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Walker Island (Northern Tasmania)

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The island, together with the adjacent Robbins Island, has been privately owned by the Hammond family since 1961. In 2016 it was reported that the family
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Beaches of the Tasmanian Coast and Islands: A guide to their nature, characteristics, surf and safety
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had her commercial origins in the Robbins and Walker Islands prior to her 1942 requisition by the
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This article is about the island in northern Tasmania. For the island in southern Tasmania, see
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Access to Walker Island is available via the Walker Island Airport.
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Walker Island (Southern Tasmania)
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Walker Island is located in Tasmania
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