Coquet Island (Queensland)
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Coral Sea |
| Archipelago | Cole Islands |
| Country | |
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Australia | |
| State | Queensland |
| Local government area | Shire of Cook |
Coquet Island is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the easternmost island in the Cole Islands group and National Park and is about 100 km south-east of Cape Melville, Queensland.
Coquet Island is a vegetated sand cay located 25 km from the coast, well established with coconut palms and sisal which provide a habitat for a number of roosting birds and Green Turtles and Hawksbill Turtles.
The island houses a massive steel tower used for reef research or navigation.
Coordinates: 14°32′28″S 144°59′31″E / 14.541°S 144.992°E
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