66 Australian Geographic
Normally hidden from view by surrounding coastal mallee,
great congregations of grass trees are now standing proud
throughout the park.
Miraculous survivor. In a bid to sustain the remaining wild
populations, park rangers are air-dropping food to animals in
remote parts of Flinders Chase NP.
The 3 January firestorm raged
along the island’s south coast,
devastating farms, homes and
vital tourism accommodation,
including Southern Ocean Lodge
and the Wilderness Retreat.