Leave your watch behind when you go to Thursday Island as this colourful island paradise is where time really does seem to stand still. It is one of 274 islands which lie between the northern tip of Queensland and Papua New Guinea in the Torres Strait.
This unique tropical region is home to the Indigenous Torres Strait Islanders whose culture is rich in the arts and whose lifestyle has evolved from the sea and its abundance of wildlife.
You can reach Thursday Island via Horn Island either by plane from Cairns or Bamaga or by boat from Bamaga. While on Horn Island, visit the museum showcasing the Torres Strait’s involvement in World War 2 and the pearling industry before you catch a boat to picturesque Thursday Island.
The administrative centre of the Torres Strait, Thursday Island has modern accommodation and tours plus incredible fishing in the surrounding waters. Visit Green Hill Fort and the cannons which once guarded the island’s main approaches. Its refurbished underground tunnels house the Torres Strait Historical Museum. Historical artefacts and contemporary Indigenous art can be seen at the Gab Titui Cultural Centre.
Quick Facts
Thursday Island is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Torres in Queensland, it is located approximately 2190kms from the capital Brisbane and extends over an area of 3.709 square kilometres. Thursday Island has a recorded population of 2938 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.
If you are planning a visit to Thursday Island we’ve put together some of the things you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Thursday Island and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.