Low Isles
QLD 4873 • Queensland
About Low Isles
Low Isles is a tiny offshore locality situated in the Coral Sea approximately 14.5 kilometres north-east of Port Douglas, within the Shire of Douglas in Far North Queensland. The locality comprises two small coral cays — Low Island and Woody Island — covering just 0.31 square kilometres, and is one of the rare island localities accessible by boat tour from Port Douglas. With a permanent population of fewer than ten people recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of Australia's most sparsely populated localities.
Low Isles is a renowned destination for snorkelling, reef walks, and glass-bottom boat tours, as it sits directly on the Great Barrier Reef. The island is home to a historic lighthouse built in 1878 and is surrounded by pristine coral gardens teeming with marine life. Day-trippers from Port Douglas visit regularly, and the locality forms part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. There are no permanent retail services or public transport — access is exclusively by boat.
Low Isles falls under postcode 4873 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cook electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Port Douglas
🛣️ Access is exclusively by boat from Port Douglas. Day tours typically depart from Port Douglas Marina.
Island locality — no road infrastructure or footpaths
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cape Tribulation Road
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Osborne Street
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Miallo Road
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46-62 Front Street
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30-34 Front Street
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Grogan Street
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48-74 Snapper Island Drive