A chapel and cemetery are about all that remain of this misguided settlement, built to ‘care for’ relocated mainland Tasmanian Aboriginal people. Between 1834 and 1847, more than 150 people died here from poor food, disease and despair. Among them was Manalargena, chief of the Trawlwoolway tribe, whose headstone can be seen. The site is on Aboriginal land: be respectful.
Wybalenna Historic Site
The East Coast
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
1.36 MILES
The grounds around the volunteer-run Furneaux Museum are strewn with whalebones, blubber pots and rusty ship propellers. Inside are Aboriginal artefacts …
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21.29 MILES
The island’s only vineyard produces decent pinot noir, oaked chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Everything is done on-site, right down to the labels. Roll up…
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9.81 MILES
Drive to the top of Mt Tanner (331m) to see the island laid out like a treasure map below (just ignore the ugly communications tower).
Nearby The East Coast attractions
1.36 MILES
The grounds around the volunteer-run Furneaux Museum are strewn with whalebones, blubber pots and rusty ship propellers. Inside are Aboriginal artefacts …
9.81 MILES
Drive to the top of Mt Tanner (331m) to see the island laid out like a treasure map below (just ignore the ugly communications tower).
21.29 MILES
The island’s only vineyard produces decent pinot noir, oaked chardonnay and sauvignon blanc. Everything is done on-site, right down to the labels. Roll up…