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Lloyd Island is a special island located in Queensland, Australia. It's part of the Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River, which is an area managed by Aboriginal people.

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Lloyd Island
Geography
Location Northern Australia
Coordinates 12°45′40″S 143°24′00″E / 12.761°S 143.400°E / -12.761; 143.400
Administration
State Queensland

Island Location and Features

Lloyd Island is found in a beautiful area of northern Australia. It is part of the famous Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This park is a huge protected area for marine life.

Where is Lloyd Island?

The island is located in a place called Lloyd Bay. This bay is between two other important spots: Lockhart River and Cape Direction. It's a remote and natural part of Queensland.

Art and Culture

Lloyd Island is not just a geographical place. It also holds cultural importance.

Aboriginal Art Inspiration

The island is a popular subject for Aboriginal artists. For example, a well-known artist named Adrian King has created art inspired by Lloyd Island. This shows how important the land is to Indigenous culture.

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