Houghton Island facts for kids
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Northern Australia |
| Coordinates | 14°31′30″S 144°58′23″E / 14.525°S 144.973°E |
| Area | 0.73 km2 (0.28 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| State | Queensland |
Houghton Island is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the easternmost island in the Cole Islands group and National Park. It is located approximately 100 km south-east of Cape Melville, Queensland and measures approximately 73 hectares, or 0.73 square km, in size.
Houghton Island is a vegetated sand cay located 25 km from the coast, well established with coconut palms and sisal that provide a habitat for a number of roosting birds and green turtles and hawksbill turtles.
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