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  1. Murray Island, Queensland, Australia

  2. Murray Island is a small island of volcanic origin, populated by the Melanesian Meriam people and situated in the eastern section of Torres Strait, near the Great Barrier Reef. It is one of three islands in the Murray Group. The island has a population of around 450. This island is one of the Torres Strait Islands.

    Murray Island is a basaltic island formed from an extinct volcano, which was last active over a million years ago. The island rises to a plateau 80m above sea level. The highest point of the island is the 230 metre Gelam Paser, the western end of the volcano crater.

    The islands are the home of the famous "Mabo Case" which resulted in the Australian High Court decision to grant native title to the Meriam people over Mer Island.

    Things to see and do

    * Rock paintings
    * Caves
    * Birdwatching
    * Swimming
    * Fishing

    Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
    Currency – Australian Dollar (AUD)
    Language – English
    Population – 450 approx
    Land Area - 9 sq km
    Time – GMT plus ten hours
    Electricity - 2 angled pins and 1 flat pin centered below Australian style
    International Country Telephone Code – 61

    Travel Links – There is a small regional airport on Murray Island. Services are provided by Aero-Tropics Air Services and Regional Pacific Airlines from Darnley.

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