Bass Strait: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Last updated

Nov. 2, 2026

News •

New Bass Strait ferries herald new era, but it has not been plain sailing • Oct. 30, 2026, 6:28 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Senior citizens group in minibus rollover on King Island • Oct. 30, 2026, 4:54 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Photos and Videos

Take a hike through the coastal regions of Cape Schanck and enjoy the coastal scenery overlooking the Bass Strait, at the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula

See All Videos and Images →

Topics

English Channel Bosporus Dardanelles Bering Strait Strait of Hormuz Strait of Gibraltar Strait of Magellan Strait of Malacca Drake Passage Kattegat

water glass on white background. (drink; clear; clean water; liquid)

Water and its Varying Forms