It is the southernmost of a group of three islands, which with their associated sandy cays stretch in a nne. Mackay, townsville and cairns in queensland australian. Willis island weather station is located in the northeast of queensland at an altitude of about m above sea level. Map of willis island weather station in queensland bonzle digital. Willis island is an island in an external territory of australia, located beyond the great barrier reef in the coral sea some 450 kilometres 280 mi east of cairns, queensland. Four weather observers who have been living on tiny willis island. Link to 9am january windrose pdf document link to 9am february windrose pdf. Technical officers, willis island multiple opportunities. View willis island 202020212022 cruises for ships listing 35 cruises from willis island with todays best deals. Graphic map showing willis island off cairns in far north queensland in. Willis island is the only permanently inhabited island out there not that you can see any others but apparently its close to two others of similar size. Cruises visiting willis island 20202021 willis island. Willis island in the coral sea through to the large.
The island is approx 450 km 280 ml east of cairns queensland australia. Willis island is one of queensland s major frontline defences when it comes to keeping the states residents informed about cyclones. Experience the warm waters and breathtaking backdrop of far north queensland. Willis island s real value to australia has been as a weather station. This advert has now expired, click here to search for similar opportunities. This is a largeformat, doublesided map that folds into an a4. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 1922 willis island map north queensland.
Technical officers, willis island multiple opportunities advertiser. Willis island plays an important role in the monitoring and detection of longterm climate change. Willis island is the southernmost of a group of three islands in an external territory of australia, the coral sea islands territory where nemo lives, 420 km east of cairns. Great barrier reef general reference map department of the. Willis island, australia travel guide and latest news. Willis island is the only permanently inhabited island in the coral sea islands territory, an external territory of australia, located beyond the great barrier reef in. When the bureau of meteorology issues an advice, the position of the cyclone is given both as a longitude and latitude reading and as a 16 point compass bearing. How willis island weather observers survive life working. The island, about 400km off the coast of cairns, is home to an australian bureau of meteorology bom weather station that is.
Oz forecast willis island radar, forecast, tides and. The tide charts below show the height, time and date of high and low tides for the next 30 days. You can view all wind and weather webcams nearby willis island on the above map. Great barrier reef marine park management area great barrier reef province as defined by w. Willis island climatology including monthly and daily averages and records of temperature and rain from farmonline weather. Satellite sees tropical cyclone 11p headed for queensland. Willis island print out and use this plotting map to help you keep track of the cyclones movements. It is the southernmost of a group of three islands, which with their associated sandy. The island has length 500 m 1600 ft, with 150 m 490 ft, land area 7,7 hectares 19 acres and highest elevation 9 m 30 ft above sea level. Be prepared with the most accurate 10day forecast for with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from the weather channel and.
This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging. Willis island is an island in an external territory of australia, located beyond the great barrier reef in the coral sea some 420 km east of cairns, queensland. Mount kineo is a prominent geological feature located on a 1,150acre peninsula that extends from the easterly shore of moosehead lake in the northern forest of maine. Rhodes was born on 2 may 1877 in the english town of dudley, shortly before his family migrated to new zealand where he began his primary education in auckland.
Willis island this territory is made up of around 50 small islands, which add up to less than 3 sq km 1. Also details how to interpret the radar images and information on subscribing to further enhanced radar information services available from the bureau of meteorology. The radar images pictured, which are updated every six to 10 minutes, show where rain has fallen, the int ensity of rain and cloud mass. The only contact the residents would seem to have is when cruise ships come by to point out the island to passengers. Whitsunday coast map, islands and coastal surrounds consisting of an archipelago of seventy five islands, the whitsunday group of islands are part of the great barrier reef marine park. The islands of queensland, and the great barrier reef region of tropical north queensland and the whitsundays in particular, are australias crown jewels, with a choice of accommodation and activities for all budgets ranging from remote and secluded luxury lodges and elegantly sophisticated resorts, through to family oriented island getaways. Last spring high tide at willis island was on fri 08 may height. These islands are stunning, some of them have world class eco resorts as well as camping facilities. Local free maps maps of australia, queensland and the brisbane region in a4 size can be downloaded for your personal or inhouse use. Other highlights include a nearby coral reef and turtle nesting ground.
Rome2rio makes travelling from brisbane to willis island easy. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Willis island, a weather station off the coast of queensland, australia. Photo via spudsstuff istock getty images plus willis island is an island in an external territory of australia, located beyond the great barrier reef in the coral sea some 450 kilometres 280 mi east of cairns, queensland.
Willis island is the only permanently inhabited island in the coral sea islands territory, an external territory of australia, located beyond the great barrier reef in the coral sea. Whitsunday coast map, islands and coastal surrounds. Rhodes began his seafaring career as a midshipman with. Willis island is an external territory of australia, located 450 kilometres east of cairns in the pristine waters of the coral sea.
Queensland and its contribution to routine weather forecasting and tropical cyclone warning services. There are just four inhabitants, all of whom live on the 500m 1,600ft long willis island where they look after a weathermonitoring station. Located 450 kilometres northeast of townsville, willis island is one of australias most remote weather stations. Driving directions and street directory for queensland. It is the southernmost of a group of three islands, which with their associated sandy cays stretch in a. It is the southernmost of the willis islets, a group of three islands which with their associated sandy cays stretch in a nne to ssw.
From a climate perspective the importance of willis island is internationally acknowledged. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Willis island, australia 10day weather forecast the. Since 1921 it has provided north east queensland with an early warning ear that detects cyclones. Cruises to willis island cruising, australia royal. Cruise to willis island, australia australia and new. Iama, australia weather conditions weather underground. Redevelopment of willis island meteorological office. Discover all you need to cruise to willis island cruising, australia.
Hotels in willis island flights to willis island things to do in willis island car rentals in willis island willis island vacation packages important. The island is located some 450 kilometres 280 mi east of cairns, queensland. Airport information including flight arrivals, flight departures, instrument approach procedures, weather, location, runways, diagrams, sectional charts, navaids, radio communication frequencies, fbo and fuel prices, hotels, car rentals, sunrise and sunset times, aerial photos, terminal maps, and destination. Gillian and hadi spell double tropical trouble around. He was a cousin of british businessman and politician cecil rhodes, who served as prime minister of cape colony from 1890 until 1896 seafaring early seafaring career. There is a crisis of sorts unfolding on a small island in the coral sea. Willis island seaplane base ywld located in willis island, queensland, australia.
The 19 best cruises to willis island 2020 with prices. Includes that part of the queensland shelf that is occupied by reefs and reefderived sediment. Willis island weather station queensland reconstruction. Print out and use this plotting map to help you keep track of the cyclones movements. Here you will find a link to a large pdf version of the brisbane map, showing the many different areas, such as the many brisbane suburbs and moreton island for your holiday destinations. Next high spring tide at willis island will be on sun 24 may height. Willis island metorological station report by captain john k davis 1922. Willis island qld weather radar, lightning, tides times, weather stations and 7day forecast. How willis island weather observers survive life working at the.
Find all the transport options for your trip from brisbane to willis island right here. Willis island climate statistics for australian locations. Willis island climate, averages and extreme weather. Download or save the maps using the settings on your browser. Willis island lies beyond the great barrier reef and is one of australias three southernmost islands the only one of which that is actually inhabited. This is the webcam overview page for willis island in queensland, australia. Total area is estimated to be 283 000 sq km major catchment boundary great barrier reef general reference map this map is indicative only. Plant strategies, dispersal and origins of flora at the. Gillian and hadi spell double tropical trouble around queensland 10 march 2014, by rob gutro nasas aqua satellite passed over queensland on march 10 at 04.
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