where is Muttonbird island located nsw
Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve is located at the end of the northern breakwall of the Coffs Harbour Marina. The island was named by settlers as it was, and still is, a rookery for the Wedge-tailed Shearwater, which is a migratory sea bird â also known as Muttonbird, on account of the reported taste of their flesh.uttonbird Island is known as Giidany Miirlarl, which means moonâs special place. There are many stories surrounding the island and the moon. This makes it a âspecial placeâ in Gumbaynggirr Culture.