Hudson Island
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cassowary Coast Region, Far North Queensland, Australia |
| Coordinates | 18°03′00″S 146°12′07″E / 18.050°S 146.202°E |
| 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.[1] It is located approximately 20 km East of Tully Heads.[citation needed]
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has deemed this island a Sensitive Location and limits visits to two per week.[citation needed]
Vegetation
[edit]On the windswept south-eastern sides of the island woodlands of casuarinas, wattles and eucalypts grow among slabs of granite.[2] Rainforest species such as figs, palms, milky pines and satin ash tree are found on the sheltered northern side of the island.[2]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Hudson Island (Coolah Island) – island in the Cassowary Coast Region (entry 16393)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ a b "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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