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Notable river spot · Torres Shire, Queensland

High Island

High Island is a river spot in Torres Shire, Queensland.

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High 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 High 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 High Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -10.19984, 142.16866. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near High Island

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

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

    What is the best time to visit High Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near High Island?

    Nearby: Green Hill Fort (fort, 54 km), Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Thursday Island (church, 54 km), Barney Island (river spot, 3 km), Clarke Island (river spot, 3 km), Browne Island (river spot, 4 km), Mount Abai (viewpoint, 5 km).

    Is High Island worth visiting?

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