Orpheus Island National Park

Orpheus Island National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Nearest town/city	Ingham
Coordinates	18°37′06″S 146°29′37″E / 18.61833°S 146.49361°E / -18.61833; 146.49361
Area	13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Established	1960
Managing authorities	Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Official site	Orpheus Island National Park

Orpheus Island is a national park in Queensland, Australia, 1,189 km (739 mi) northwest of Brisbane, as is Pelorus Island 800 meters to the north. It is part of Shire of Hinchinbrook. Besides Orpheus Island, the national park also includes Albino Rock, which is located 2.6 km Aleast of Palm Island. A research station, operated by James Cook University is located on the island, as is an exclusive resort. Orpheus Island is a continental island. At the census of population 2006, Orpheus had a population of 21 (7 mal and 14 female), no families.^[1]

Palm Island is the closest location with government facilities.

The Aboriginal name for this island is Goolboddi Island. The name 'Orpheus' was given to the island in 1887 by Lieutenant G. E. Richards, referring to HMS Orpheus.

References

1. ^ 2006 Census QuickStats : Palm Island (Hinchinbrook Shire)

See also

• List of islands of Queensland
• Protected areas of Queensland