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Ahoy, young explorers! You’ve discovered Flinders’ adventure — now it’s time to join the Fan Club, where the fun never stops. Here you’ll find activities, cool facts, and behind-the-scenes peeks to keep the excitement alive.

Let’s set sail on a new adventure together!

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Take Flinders on your next reading adventure!

Our FREE 3D-printed FLINDERS BOOKMARK peeks cheerfully over the pages of your book — a tiny explorer keeping your place while you read.

But here’s the clever bit: the shape doubles as a drawing template, letting you trace Flinders’ outline to create your own guinea pig portraits, of Flinders or your own.

✨ FREE FOR ALL READERS – simply cover postage:

A$2 within Australia A$5 rest of the world

A$5 is roughly £2.50 or US$3.20.
We also run regular Fan Club Giveaways where we send them free anywhere in the world — so be sure to join the club and watch for announcements!

Print, Play, and Learn!

Bring the world of Flinders to life with these fun and free printable activities:

Inside the printable pack:

  • Newspaper Cover Art Poster
  • Full Colour Flinders Poster
  • Flinders Bookplates
  • Flinders Bookmarks
  • ‘Books Review’ Diary pages
  • Flinders Colouring Page

…tell us where to send your
FREE ACTIVITY PACK

We will never use your email address for anything but Flinders-related stuff

Did You Know? (Fun Facts & Quizzes)

Flinders’ world is packed with interesting facts!

Here’s just a taste:

  • Guinea pigs have teeth that never stop growing, so they need to nibble all the time.
  • Moreton Bay is home to six different types of marine turtles.
  • Knots like the bowline are essential on boats and are fun to practice.

Want to test what you know?

Show Off Your Flinders Fan Art!

We’d love to see your creativity! Draw your favorite part of the story, create your own character, or design a new adventure for Flinders.

With a parent or guardian’s help, send us a photo or scan of your drawing. We’ll feature some of your amazing artwork right here in our Fan Gallery!

Email your art

(Parent/guardian permission required)

Some links to interesting stuff

🐹 Caring for Guinea Pigs RSPCA Guinea Pig Guide — Tips on how to keep guinea pigs healthy and happy. ⛵ Learn About Sailing Discover Sailing — Yachting Australia’s program for beginners and families. 🌊 Discover Moreton Bay Moreton Bay Visitor Info — Explore the real-world setting of the story. 🗺 Who Was Matthew Flinders? State Library of NSW — Learn about the explorer who inspired Flinders’ name.
🪢 Knots & Rope Skills Animated Knots — Fun, interactive tutorials on knot-tying. 🌿 Indigenous History of Brisbane & Moreton Bay Moreton Bay Regional Libraries — Discover the rich cultural heritage of the area. 🐢 Queensland Marine Turtle Field Guide Queensland Government — details of the six species of marine turtles that visit Queensland beaches.

📝 Note for Kids: Always explore online with a trusted adult!

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