Russell Island (Frankland Islands) facts for kids
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Northern Australia |
| Coordinates | 17°13′41″S 146°05′38″E / 17.228°S 146.094°E |
| Administration | |
| State | Queensland |
Russell Island in North Queensland is part of the Frankland Islands which form Frankland Group National Park, 30 km north-east of Babinda, and south-east of Cairns. A Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service campsite exists on the flat end of the island overlooking a beach; the other end of the island is steep with heavy jungle. Pythons are known to inhabit the island.
The Frankland Islands are teeming with permanent & migratory marine life, especially the green sea turtle which nests on the island. Normanby Island, part of the Frankland Islands group offers a comprehensive reef system with a tropical island.
The islands are very popular with reef tour operators working from Cairns.
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