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Trochus Island
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Trochus Island (left) with Turtle Head Island (centre)
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A map of the Torres Strait Islands showing Turtle Head Island in the south eastern waters of Torres Strait, east of the Cape York Peninsula
Geography
Location Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Northern Australia
Coordinates 10°55′19″S 142°37′48″E / 10.922°S 142.630°E / -10.922; 142.630
Archipelago Torres Strait Islands
Adjacent bodies of water Torres Strait
Area 2.10 km2 (0.81 sq mi)
Administration
State Queensland
Local government area Shire of Torres
Demographics
Ethnic groups Torres Strait Islanders

Trochus Island is a small island in the Torres Strait Islands group. It is part of the amazing Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Queensland, Australia. This island is located east of the Cape York Peninsula.

Where is Trochus Island?

Trochus Island is found in Newcastle Bay. This bay is where the Escape River and Middle River meet the sea. It's also close to Jackey Jackey Creek. The island is right next to the Apudthama National Park.

How far is it from other places?

Trochus Island is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) southeast of a town called Bamaga.

How big is the island?

The island is quite small, covering an area of about 2.1 square kilometers (0.81 square miles).

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