Kent Island (Queensland)

Kent Island
Geography
Location Coral Sea
Archipelago Barnard Island Group
Total islands 7
Country
Australia
State Queensland
Region Far North Queensland
Local government area Cassowary Coast Region

Kent Island is about 80 km North of Dunk Island and east of the Cowley Beach Training area and north of the South Barnard Islands. North west of Kent Island is Jessie Island, Hutchinson Island and Bresnahan Island.

Geography

The island is part of the North Barnard Islands which includes a total of five islands.[1] These islands are high continental islands which rise from the seafloor.[1]

History

The waters around the island were inhabited by the Mamu people.[1] A small lighthouse was built on the island in 1897.[1]

Protected area

Kent Island is protected by the Department of Environment and Resource Management because migratory birds rest here.

Recreational activities

The island is also a site for popular tourist kayaking and there have been sightings of humpback whales.

Camping is permitted on the island.[2]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Barnard Island Group National Park:Nature, culture and history". Department of Environment and Resource Management. 27 July 2011. Retrieved 25 October 2011.
  2. "Things To See and Do: Barnard Island Group National Park". Queensland Holidays. Tourism Queensland. Retrieved 25 October 2011.

Coordinates: 17°40′34″S 146°10′48″E / 17.676°S 146.180°E / -17.676; 146.180


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