Woody Island (Queensland)

Woody Island
Geography
Location Far North Queensland
Coordinates 16°23′17″S 145°34′08″E / 16.388°S 145.569°E / -16.388; 145.569
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.

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 overnight, but there is no overnight accommodation on the island. There is a weather station, a lighthouse and the University of Queensland have a research station.

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. Scuba diving is not allowed at Low Isles unless for reasons of scientific research.

References

  1. ↑ "Woody Island - island in Shire of Douglas (entry 38013)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
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