Torres Strait Islands, island group in the Torres Strait, north of Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia, and south of the island of New Guinea. The group comprises dozens of islands scattered over some 18,500 square miles (48,000 square km) of water and organized into four geomorphological

The Torres Strait Islands are a world unto themselves. Almost 300 islands dot the ocean like stepping stones from the northern tip of Cape York to Papua New Guinea. Very few are inhabited – and only a handful permit visitors – but intrepid travellers who venture to Australia’s northernmost outpost will be rewarded with a glimpse into a ...

Jan 30, 2025 · Torres Strait, passage between the Coral Sea, on the east, and the Arafura Sea, in the western Pacific Ocean. To the north lies New Guinea and to the south Cape York Peninsula (Queensland, Australia). It is about 80 mi (130 km) wide and has many reefs and shoals dangerous to navigation, and its

Get to know the central islands of the Torres Strait – each its own little slice of paradise – with this guide to the best food, drink, accommodation and things to do. Thursday Island is the main island and the commerce centre.

The Torres Strait is the body of water between Australia and Papua New Guinea where the Pacific and Indian Oceans meet and where there are 133 islands, sandy cays and rocky outcrops of which 38 are inhabited. The population of the Torres Strait …

Nov 22, 2023 · Discover the enchanting Torres Strait Islands in Australia, where ancient cultures meet. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant traditions of the Torres Strait Islanders.

The Torres Strait, also known as Zenedth Kes, is a strait between Australia and the Melanesian Island of New Guinea.The various Torres Strait Islander communities have a unique culture and long-standing history with the islands and nearby coastlines.

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Jan 3, 2025 · Along with the Aboriginal peoples, the Torres Strait Islander peoples were the first human inhabitants of Australia, and, like the Aboriginal peoples, they have a close connection with their traditional lands (Country) and waterways and with nature.

The Torres Strait stretches 150 kilometres northwards from Cape York Peninsula to Papua New Guinea and up to 300 kilometres from east to west. This 48,000 km² area includes more than 270 islands and reefs.