Guijar Islet
QLD 4875 • Queensland
About Guijar Islet
Guijar Islet is a tiny island in the Torres Strait, located in the far north of Queensland between the tip of Cape York and Papua New Guinea. Covering just 0.08 square kilometres, it is one of the many small islands and cays that make up the Torres Strait Islands group. The islet sits at latitude 9.58°S, making it one of the northernmost points of Australian territory, in tropical waters rich in marine life and coral reefs.
Guijar Islet is an uninhabited or minimally inhabited cay in the Torres Strait, surrounded by pristine coral reefs and warm tropical waters. The island has cultural significance to the Torres Strait Islander peoples who have navigated and used these waters for thousands of years. There are no services or facilities on the islet. The nearest community with services is Thursday Island, the administrative centre of the Torres Strait, accessible only by boat or light aircraft.
Guijar Islet falls under postcode 4875 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cook electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Thursday Island
🛣️ Accessible only by boat. Thursday Island is the nearest service centre. Cairns (800 km south) is the nearest major city, reached by flight from Horn Island.
A tiny, remote Torres Strait islet with no roads, infrastructure, or services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Nawie Street
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Kubin Village
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Normandy Street
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Mabuiag Island
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School Road
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Moa Island
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Stephen Island
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Summers Street
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21 Aplin Road
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Warraber Island
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Yam Island
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Yorke Island