Kent Group 1:50,000 Topographic Map – Tasmania

An essential remote-island map for navigating, planning and understanding the Kent Group and the scattered islands of eastern Bass Strait.

The Kent Group 1:50,000 Topographic Map provides a clear and accurate representation of this isolated island landscape. Produced in 2018, Edition 1 features enhanced building symbols, hill shading and simplified vegetation classification, making the terrain easier to interpret during expedition planning, conservation work and island visits.

At 1:50,000 scale, 1 centimetre on the map represents 500 metres on the ground—an excellent balance between island coverage and practical topographic detail.

🗺️ Map Coverage

The map is centred on the Kent Group, situated in Bass Strait between Tasmania’s Furneaux Group and Wilsons Promontory on the Victorian coast.

Important islands and geographic features shown include:

• Deal Island

• Erith Island

• Dover Island

• Kent Group National Park

• Associated Tasmanian state waters

• Coastlines, headlands, bays and landing areas where mapped

• Numerous small islets and offshore rocks

• An inset covering Rodondo Island

• Insets covering Moncoeur, Hogan and Curtis islands

• The scattered remnants of the former land bridge between Tasmania and mainland Australia

Deal, Erith and Dover islands form the principal landmasses of Kent Group National Park, recognised as Tasmania’s most remote national park. The combination of isolated terrain, exposed coastline and surrounding Bass Strait waters gives the map considerable value for conservation, expedition and emergency planning.

Insets of Rodondo, Moncoeur, Hogan and Curtis islands, together with many smaller islets and rocks, complete the sheet’s unusually broad coverage. Collectively, these islands represent the remaining high points of the ancient land bridge that once connected Tasmania with the Australian mainland.

⛰️ Map Content and Features

The 1:50,000 map series is designed to provide a clear portrayal of topographic information for navigation, recreation and professional fieldwork. Features include:

• Contours and hill shading for interpreting elevation, slope and terrain

• Island coastlines, cliffs, headlands, bays and beaches

• Islets, offshore rocks and associated coastal features

• Tracks and access routes where mapped

• Buildings and infrastructure where present

• Simplified vegetation classification

• National-park and conservation-area coverage

• Named geographic features and points of reference

• Separate island insets for outlying coverage

• Standard topographic symbols for efficient map reading

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Kent Group 1:50,000 Topographic Map is suitable for:

• Conservation workers, park managers and environmental researchers

• Marine scientists, ecologists and island field teams

• Search and rescue teams and emergency services operating in Bass Strait

• Experienced boat crews and expedition planners requiring island terrain context

• Heritage researchers and natural-history enthusiasts

• Outdoor educators and advanced navigation students

• Government agencies and operational planners

• Map enthusiasts interested in Tasmania’s offshore islands

The Kent Group is exceptionally remote, and access depends on suitable vessels, weather, sea conditions, permissions and current park arrangements. Strong winds, exposed waters and rapidly changing Bass Strait conditions can make travel hazardous. Obtain current marine and land-manager advice, carry appropriate communications and emergency equipment, and prepare detailed contingency plans. This topographic map is not a substitute for an official nautical chart or professional marine-navigation information.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Rugged Use

Choose the format that best suits your intended use—from detailed expedition planning to demanding all-weather fieldwork.

✅ Standard Paper

• Printed on 100 gsm FSC® coated paper

• Produces crisp, clear text and finely defined map symbols

• Lightweight and convenient for general reference or protected field use

• An economical choice for trip planning, research and office applications

✅ Waterproof and Tearproof Tyvek®

• Made from genuine DuPont™ Tyvek®, an advanced synthetic material composed of pure polyethylene fibres

• Waterproof, tear-resistant, foldable and extremely lightweight

• Printed using HP pigment-based inks for a permanent waterproof finish

• Suitable for backpacks, boats and exposed island conditions

• Ideal for field teams, emergency personnel and outdoor professionals

• Provides exceptional durability without the weight and bulk of lamination

✅ Laminated

• Fully encapsulated between two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets

• Highly resistant to water, stains, smudges and tearing

• Draw on the surface with whiteboard markers for route planning or instruction

• Use Mark-It-Dots to identify landing areas, field sites, hazards or other locations without marking the map permanently

• Wipeable and reusable

• Ideal for offices, vessels, classrooms, operations centres and repeated field reference

📐 Map Details

• Title: Kent Group Topographic Map

• Series: Tasmania 1:50,000 Topographic Map Series

• Edition: 1

• Production year: 2018

• Scale: 1:50,000

• Ground distance: 1 cm represents 500 metres

• Datum: Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 — GDA94

• Coverage: Deal, Erith and Dover islands; Kent Group National Park; Rodondo, Moncoeur, Hogan and Curtis island insets; and associated islets, rocks and state waters

• Available formats: Paper, waterproof Tyvek® or laminated

• ISBN: 9318923027341

• Sheet Number: TB08

Important Datum Information

This map uses GDA94. When transferring coordinates between the map and a GPS receiver, navigation application or other spatial data source, ensure the equipment and coordinates are set to the same datum.

🔍 Preview the Area in LISTmap

Use the LISTmap coverage preview to confirm that your destination, field site or area of interest falls within the Kent Group sheet before ordering.

🛒 Choose the Right Format

• Paper: Best for planning, research and protected field use

• Tyvek®: Best for island expeditions, vessel use and wet or demanding conditions

• Laminated: Best for repeated use, field-site marking, training and operational planning

🎯 Summary

Whether you are planning conservation work on Deal Island, researching the scattered islands of eastern Bass Strait, supporting an emergency operation or studying the remnants of the ancient land bridge between Tasmania and mainland Australia, the Kent Group Topographic Map provides the terrain detail and geographic context required for this exceptionally remote island region.

Plan with purpose. Navigate with confidence. Explore Tasmania’s remote Bass Strait islands with accuracy.