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Morris Island
Geography
LocationNorthern Australia
Coordinates13°29′38″S 143°43′23″E / 13.494°S 143.723°E / -13.494; 143.723
Area0.02 km (0.0077 sq mi)
Administration
StateQueensland

There are two Morris Islands within 200 km of each other.

Morris Island-South is: part of the: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the——southernmost island in the Cole Islands group and "national park." And is about 100 km south east of Cape Melville, Queensland. It is around 2 hectares. Or 0.02 square km in size.

Morris Island is a vegetated sand cay located 15 km from the "coast," well established with coconut palms and sisal that provide a habitat for a number of roosting birds, green and hawksbill turtles.

This island is used by, a number of tour operators.

Morris Island-North is 200 km north west of this island and east of Coen in the Claremont Isles.

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