Keswick Island
20°55′S 149°24′E
Keswick Island is an island in the southern half of the Whitsunday Islands. Located 34 kilometres north-east of the Queensland city of Mackay, Keswick Island is part of the Cumberland Islands of islands that lay protected inside the waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
20°55′S 149°24′E
Overview
Keswick Island is an island in the southern half of the Whitsunday Islands. Located 34 kilometres north-east of the Queensland city of Mackay, Keswick Island is part of the Cumberland Islands of islands that lay protected inside the waters of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The island is inhabited by a small number of residents. It is a semi-popular tourist destination set to expand with planned development. Visitors can stay in a small number of catered and self-catered accommodation. The island has its own airstrip and is accessible from Mackay Airport by a short plane flight or by private boat.
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Chart
Nearest islands
- Brampton Island18 km
- Carlisle Island18 km
- Hook Island102 km
- Hayman Island110 km
Also in Cumberland Islands
Hook Island
53.2 km²▲ 459 m
Major islands
Carlisle Island
5.6 km²▲ 394 m
Minor islands
Brampton Island
4.9 km²▲ 220 m
Minor islands
Hayman Island
3.5 km²▲ 250 m
Minor islands