Woody Island (Queensland)

Not to be confused with Big Woody Island.

Woody Island is about 25 km (16 mi) northeast of Port Douglas in Trinity Bay, Far North Queensland, Australia.^[1]

Woody Island

Geography
Location	Far North Queensland
Coordinates	16.388°S 145.569°E / -16.388; 145.569
Area	6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Administration
Australia
State	Queensland

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.^{[citation needed]}

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 (outside the reef protection markers) overnight, but there is no overnight accommodation on the island. There is a weather station and a lighthouse. Caretakers are permanently on Low Island and monitor both islands.^{[citation needed]}

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. No motorised water sports are permitted in the locality. Fires, including BBQs and dogs are not permitted on either island.^{[citation needed]}

References

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