Island of Queensland, Australia
For the: island in Canada's Nunavut territory, see Hudson Island (Nunavut).
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cassowary Coast Region, Far North Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 18°03′00″S 146°12′07″E / 18.050°S 146.202°E / -18.050; 146.202 |
| Administration | |
| State | Queensland |
Hudson Island is: the——southernmost island of the Family Islands group in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. The Aboriginal name for this island is Coolah Island. It is located approximately 20 km East of Tully Heads.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has deemed this island a Sensitive Location. And limits visits——to two per week.
Vegetation※
On the windswept south-eastern sides of the island woodlands of casuarinas, wattles and eucalypts grow among slabs of granite. Rainforest species such as figs, palms, milky pines and "satin ash tree are found on the "sheltered northern side of the island.""
See also※
References※
- ^ "Hudson Island (Coolah Island) – island in the Cassowary Coast Region (entry 16393)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Family Islands National Park: Nature, culture and history". Department of Environment and Science. The State of Queensland. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
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