Burnside Island facts for kids
 Burnside Island
Location in Western Australia
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| Coordinates | 22°06′21″S 114°30′31″E / 22.105833333333333°S 114.50861111111111°E |
| Area | 59 ha (150 acres) |
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Burnside Island is a cool island located off the coast of Western Australia. It's about 59 hectares in size. To give you an idea, that's like 145 football fields! The exact size can change a little depending on how high the ocean tide is.
This island is pretty long and narrow, stretching for about 2 kilometers. It faces the west-northwest direction into a large bay.
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What Burnside Island Looks Like
Burnside Island has a narrow beach that shows up at high tide. Behind this beach, you'll find low cliffs made of a type of rock called calcarenite. The island also has a low, grassy ridge. This ridge gets wider towards the northern end of the island, reaching about 200 meters across.
Behind the island, there's a tidal creek that's about 2 kilometers wide. This creek is lined with mangrove trees, which are special trees that grow in salty water.
Nearby Islands
Just 1 kilometer to the north of Burnside Island is another island called Wilderness Island. Wilderness Island is larger, about 200 hectares, and has a more uneven shape. It also has a side that faces west and is more open to the ocean.
Fun Things to Do on Burnside Island
Burnside Island is a great spot for two main activities. Many people enjoy coming here for bird watching. It's a peaceful place to see different kinds of birds in their natural home. It's also a popular place for fishing.
How Burnside Island Got Its Name
Burnside Island was named by a man named Ian Burnside. He was a Commodore in the Royal Australian Navy. A Commodore is a high-ranking officer in the navy. He named the island while he was exploring and mapping the area.
