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Coquet Island (Queensland)

Coordinates: 14°32′28″S 144°59′31″E / 14.541°S 144.992°E / -14.541; 144.992
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Coquet Island
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Geography
LocationCoral Sea
ArchipelagoCole Islands
Administration
Australia

Coquet Island is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the easternmost island in the Cole Islands group and National Park and is about 100 km south-east of Cape Melville, Queensland.

Coquet Island is a vegetated sand cay located 25 km from the coast, well established with coconut palms and sisal which provide a habitat for a number of roosting birds and Green Turtles and Hawksbill Turtles.

The island houses a massive steel tower used for reef research or navigation.

14°32′28″S 144°59′31″E / 14.541°S 144.992°E / -14.541; 144.992

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