our home, our world.

History.

The property ‘Quoin’ (pronounced coin) was purchased by Jo’s great grandfather, Peter Hay in 1932. The bank acquired the property back for the solider settlement scheme post World War 11. Jo’s Grandfather, Sir Rupert Clarke, Great Uncle, Peter Grant Hay and another partner purchased the farm back in the early 1960’s from the bank. Jo’s grandmother Lady Kathleen purchased the property from her brothers estate and it meant so much to her spending time on the island. Jo grew up in country Victoria but some of her most treasured memories were school holidays spent at the farm as a child. Tom and Jo made the decision to permanently move to the farm just over 10-years ago and they haven’t looked back. “We love waking up here ever day with our little family and sharing our home with visitors to the island brings us immense joy”.

Quoin Cattle farm.

With just over 3 thousand acres, today Quoin farm predominately runs Angus Cattle. Tom is full time farming, spending his time controlling the extraordinary amounts of wildlife, looking after the cattle, building and replacing fences, water systems and improving pastures. Tom, Jo and their three beautiful kids, Alice, Billy & Georgina love the lifestyle that Flinders Island offers. Most weekends are spent diving, fishing, camping, bush picnics or checking the farm. Tom and Jo love the community, lifestyle and people they meet, whilst living on Flinders, and believe this could not be generated anywhere else. Please see Quoin Beef for more details.

life on flinders.

Living our life on Flinders Island is full of real life experiences and creativity. Our three young kids are happy little people and it’s easy to get them out and about. We love spending our time with friends fishing, diving, walking and having picnics.

Flinders is a beautiful community and we really love being here and sharing our slice of heaven with visitors.

For more about living or working on Flinders Island please feel free to email Jo at jo@onislandtime.com.au.