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Lourah Island is an unpopulated island located close to the south-western coast of Tasmania, Australia. Situated within Port Davey, the 4.86-hectare (12.0-acre) island is part of the Swainson Islands Group, and comprises part of the Southwest National Park and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site.[1][2]

Lourah Island

Lourah Island Location off the south western coast of Tasmania
Geography
Location	South western Tasmania
Coordinates	43°21′00″S 145°58′48″E
Archipelago	Swainson Islands Group
Adjacent bodies of water	Port Davey
Area	4.86 ha (12.0 acres)[1]
Administration
Australia
State	Tasmania
Region	South West
Demographics
Population	Unpopulated

Fauna

The island is part of the Port Davey Islands Important Bird Area, so identified by BirdLife International because of its importance for breeding seabirds.[3] Recorded breeding seabird and wader species are the little penguin and sooty oystercatcher.[2]

See also

• List of islands of Tasmania

References

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