Woody Island (Queensland)
Geography | |
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Location | Far North Queensland |
Coordinates | 16°23′17″S 145°34′08″E / 16.388°S 145.569°E |
Area | 6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi) |
Administration | |
State | Queensland |
Woody Island is about 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Port Douglas in Trinity Bay, Far North Queensland, Australia.[1]
With the neighbouring Low Island, it comprises the Low Isles. Woody Island is an uninhabited coral/mangrove island, but the main attraction is Low Isle, a typical tropical island with vegetation and a sandy, coral cay surrounded by 55 acres (220,000 m2) of reef.[citation needed]
The Low Isles are a Marine National Park Zone. Day visitors come to the island via a number of commercial operators. There is a lagoon where private vessels can moor or anchor (outside the reef protection markers) overnight, but there is no overnight accommodation on the island. There is a weather station and a lighthouse. Caretakers are permanently on Low Island and monitor both islands.[citation needed]
No fishing is allowed in the lagoon or within a buffer zone around the islands; the main activity is snorkeling as the coral is excellent. No motorised water sports are permitted in the locality. Fires, including BBQs and dogs are not permitted on either island.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Woody Island – island in Shire of Douglas (entry 38013)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
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