Western Rocks | |
Map: | Australia Tasmania |
Map Width: | 280 |
Map Relief: | 1 |
Label: | Western Rocks |
Label Position: | left |
Coordinates: | -43.63°N 146.25°W |
Location: | South West Tasmania |
Waterbody: | Southern Ocean |
Area Ha: | 0.29 |
Length M: | --> |
Coastline M: | --> |
Elevation M: | 165 |
Country: | Australia |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | State |
Country Admin Divisions: | Tasmania |
Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | Region |
Country Admin Divisions 1: | South West |
Population: | Unpopulated |
The Western Rocks, also known as Black Rocks, are a pair of islets located close to the south-western coast of Tasmania, Australia. The steep, wave-washed 0.29ha islets are part of the Maatsuyker Islands Group, and comprises part of the Southwest National Park and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Site.[1] [2]
The only recorded breeding seabird species is the fairy prion with up to 20 pairs in a small patch of succulent vegetation.