Eclipse Island (Queensland) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eclipse IslandQueensland |
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 Eclipse Island
Location in Queensland
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| LGA(s) | Townsville City Council |
| State electorate(s) | Townsville |
| Federal Division(s) | Dawson |
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| Coordinates | 18°46′16″S 146°33′07″E / 18.77111°S 146.55194°E |
| Archipelago | Great Palm Island group |
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| Population | (?) |
Eclipse Island is a small island located off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is part of a group of islands known as the Great Palm Island group. The island closest to Eclipse Island is Great Palm Island, which is where the group gets its name.
About Eclipse Island
Eclipse Island is a quiet, uninhabited island. This means no people live there permanently. It is a natural part of the beautiful coastline of Queensland.
Where is it?
Eclipse Island is found in the waters near Queensland, Australia. Its exact location is at 18°46′16″S 146°33′07″E. It is part of a cluster of islands that form the Great Palm Island group.
What's in a Name?
The Aboriginal people have their own name for this island. They call it Garoogubbee Island. This name is important as it reflects the long history and culture of the Aboriginal people in Australia.
