National Parks and Reserves

Trousers Point is one of those beaches that stops you in your tracks. Known as one of the most picturesque spots on Flinders Island, it has a way of leaving visitors a little bit awestruck. With shallow, crystal clear waters and a gentle sandy entry, it’s safe for kids and perfect for a swim, while photographers will love capturing the sweeping views and dramatic headlands.

As part of Strzelecki National Park, Trousers Point is cared for by Parks and Wildlife. You’ll need a Parks Pass before visiting, which you can pick up from Service Tasmania or through local car hire outlets.

The reserve is well set up for a full day out, with picnic tables, BBQs, toilets, changing sheds, and tank water. There’s also a sheltered camping area if you’d like to stay a little longer under the stars.

And the name? That’s a story in itself. Some say it comes from Richard Burgess, who escaped a nearby shipwreck trouser-less, while others reckon it was a box of trousers washed ashore from the Cambridgeshire in 1875. Either way, it’s a name you won’t forget for a beach you’ll always remember.