South Direction Island facts for kids
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Coral Sea |
| Coordinates | 14°49′44″S 145°31′27″E / 14.82889°S 145.52417°E |
| Area | 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| State | Queensland |
South Direction Island is a small island located in Queensland, Australia. It is part of a special area called the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, which helps protect the amazing coral reef and its sea creatures.
Where is South Direction Island?
South Direction Island is found in the Coral Sea. This sea is part of the Pacific Ocean. The island is about 25 kilometers (about 15.5 miles) north-east of a place called Cape Flattery. It is also about 25 kilometers south of a bigger island known as Lizard Island.
Part of the Great Barrier Reef
This island is an important part of the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef system. It is home to thousands of different kinds of fish, corals, and other marine animals. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority works to keep this area safe and healthy.
Location Details
South Direction Island is officially part of a "locality" called Lizard. A locality is like a small area or district. It is also within the Shire of Cook, which is a local government area in Queensland.
