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Notable river spot · Mornington Shire, Queensland

Douglas Island

Douglas Island is a river spot in Mornington Shire, Queensland.

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Douglas Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Douglas Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Douglas Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -16.95525, 139.36239. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Douglas Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Douglas Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Douglas Island?

    Nearby: Bessie Island (river spot, 7 km), Margaret Island (river spot, 10 km), Horseshoe Island (river spot, 14 km), Horseshoe Island (river spot, 14 km), Albina Island (river spot, 16 km), Allen Island (river spot, 20 km).

    Is Douglas Island worth visiting?

    Douglas Island is listed as a notable river spot in Queensland on Spotwander.