High Island (Queensland)

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High Island North Queensland is part of the Frankland Islands 30 km North East of Babinda and South West of Cairns.

The Frankland Islands are teeming with permanent & migratory marine life, especially the Green Sea Turtle which nests on the island. Normanby Island, part of the Frankland Islands group offers a comprehensive reef system with a tropical island.

These islands are very popular with reef tour operators working from Cairns.

The alternate name for this island is Caparra Island.

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• High Island (Queensland) is at coordinates 17°09′29″S 146°00′36″E / -17.158, 146.010 (High Island (Queensland))Coordinates: 17°09′29″S 146°00′36″E / -17.158, 146.010 (High Island (Queensland))