Willis island seaplane base ywld located in willis island, queensland, australia. Driving directions and street directory for queensland. Includes that part of the queensland shelf that is occupied by reefs and reefderived sediment. Aerial video taking from radio controlled aircraft of australian government bureau of meterology observations station at willis island, 400 km of cairns, in. The islands of queensland, and the great barrier reef region of tropical north queensland and the whitsundays in particular, are australias crown jewels, with a choice of accommodation and activities for all budgets ranging from remote and secluded luxury lodges and elegantly sophisticated resorts, through to family oriented island getaways. Four weather observers, who have been living on tiny willis island off cairns in queensland s far north for almost six.
From a climate perspective the importance of willis island is internationally acknowledged. There is a crisis of sorts unfolding on a small island in the coral sea. Download or save the maps using the settings on your browser. You can view all wind and weather webcams nearby willis island on the above map. It is the southernmost of the willis islets, a group of three islands which with their associated sandy cays stretch in a nne to ssw. Willis island lies beyond the great barrier reef and is one of australias three southernmost islands the only one of which that is actually inhabited. Willis island coral sea, australia cruise port schedule. Hotels in willis island flights to willis island things to do in willis island car rentals in willis island willis island vacation packages important. Satellite sees tropical cyclone 11p headed for queensland. There are just four inhabitants, all of whom live on the 500m 1,600ft long willis island where they look after a weathermonitoring station. Oz forecast willis island radar, forecast, tides and. Willis island plays an important role in the monitoring and detection of longterm climate change. The island is located some 450 kilometres 280 mi east of cairns, queensland.
Other highlights include a nearby coral reef and turtle nesting ground. The only contact the residents would seem to have is when cruise ships come by to point out the island to passengers. From the ships deck youll see thousands of seabirds such as boobies, wedgetailed shearwaters and sooty terns. Willis island, coral sea, queensland dr stone parliamentary secretary to the minister for finance and administration, pursuant to notice, movedthat, in accordance with the provisions of the public works committee act 1969, the following proposed work be referred to the parliamentary standing committee on public works for. Cruise to willis island, australia australia and new. Find all the transport options for your trip from brisbane to willis island right here. Technical officers, willis island multiple opportunities. He was a cousin of british businessman and politician cecil rhodes, who served as prime minister of cape colony from 1890 until 1896 seafaring early seafaring career. Discover all you need to cruise to willis island cruising, australia. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Willis island metorological station report by captain john k davis 1922.
Queensland and its contribution to routine weather forecasting and tropical cyclone warning services. View willis island 202020212022 cruises for ships listing 35 cruises from willis island with todays best deals. Mount kineo is a prominent geological feature located on a 1,150acre peninsula that extends from the easterly shore of moosehead lake in the northern forest of maine. Willis island weather station is located in the northeast of queensland at an altitude of about m above sea level. How willis island weather observers survive life working at the. Total area is estimated to be 283 000 sq km major catchment boundary great barrier reef general reference map this map is indicative only. Willis island weather station queensland reconstruction. Willis island climatology including monthly and daily averages and records of temperature and rain from farmonline weather. Willis island is the only permanently inhabited island in the coral sea islands territory, an external territory of australia, located beyond the great barrier reef in. Whitsunday coast map, islands and coastal surrounds.
Cruises to willis island cruising, australia royal. Rhodes was born on 2 may 1877 in the english town of dudley, shortly before his family migrated to new zealand where he began his primary education in auckland. The radar images pictured, which are updated every six to 10 minutes, show where rain has fallen, the int ensity of rain and cloud mass. Experience the warm waters and breathtaking backdrop of far north queensland. Graphic map showing willis island off cairns in far north queensland in. Willis island is one of queensland s major frontline defences when it comes to keeping the states residents informed about cyclones. Whitsunday coast map, islands and coastal surrounds consisting of an archipelago of seventy five islands, the whitsunday group of islands are part of the great barrier reef marine park. Willis island, australia travel guide and latest news. Willis island qld weather radar, lightning, tides times, weather stations and 7day forecast. Gillian and hadi spell double tropical trouble around.
Willis island is the only permanently inhabited island in the coral sea islands territory, an external territory of australia, located beyond the great barrier reef in the coral sea. The island, about 400km off the coast of cairns, is home to an australian bureau of meteorology bom weather station that is. Willis island climate statistics for australian locations. Willis island is the southernmost of a group of three islands in an external territory of australia, the coral sea islands territory where nemo lives, 420 km east of cairns. Local free maps maps of australia, queensland and the brisbane region in a4 size can be downloaded for your personal or inhouse use. The tide charts below show the height, time and date of high and low tides for the next 30 days. Cruises visiting willis island 20202021 willis island. Technical officers, willis island multiple opportunities advertiser. Four weather observers who have been living on tiny willis island. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. This advert has now expired, click here to search for similar opportunities. Link to 9am january windrose pdf document link to 9am february windrose pdf.
Iama, australia weather conditions weather underground. Be prepared with the most accurate 10day forecast for with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from the weather channel and. Willis island, a weather station off the coast of queensland, australia. The 6 best cruises to willis island 2020 with prices. These islands are stunning, some of them have world class eco resorts as well as camping facilities. Provides access to meteorological images of the australian weather watch radar of rainfall and wind. How willis island weather observers survive life working. Satellite sees tropical cyclone 11p headed for queensland 29 january 2014 nasanoaas suomi npp satellite captured this image of tropical cyclone 11p on jan. Gillian and hadi spell double tropical trouble around queensland 10 march 2014, by rob gutro nasas aqua satellite passed over queensland on march 10 at 04. Also details how to interpret the radar images and information on subscribing to further enhanced radar information services available from the bureau of meteorology. Willis island in the coral sea through to the large. Buy online, view images and see past prices for 1922 willis island map north queensland. This is the webcam overview page for willis island in queensland, australia. Rome2rio makes travelling from brisbane to willis island easy.
Willis island this territory is made up of around 50 small islands, which add up to less than 3 sq km 1. Next high spring tide at willis island will be on sun 24 may height. Print out and use this plotting map to help you keep track of the cyclones movements. The only humans that make their home on this tiny island just 1,600 feet long and 490 feet wideare meteorologists manning a weather monitoring station. Redevelopment of willis island meteorological office. The 19 best cruises to willis island 2020 with prices. Airport information including flight arrivals, flight departures, instrument approach procedures, weather, location, runways, diagrams, sectional charts, navaids, radio communication frequencies, fbo and fuel prices, hotels, car rentals, sunrise and sunset times, aerial photos, terminal maps, and destination. It is the southernmost of a group of three islands, which with their associated sandy cays stretch in a. Great barrier reef marine park management area great barrier reef province as defined by w. Plant strategies, dispersal and origins of flora at the. Willis island print out and use this plotting map to help you keep track of the cyclones movements. It is the southernmost of a group of three islands, which with their associated sandy cays stretch in a nne. Rhodes began his seafaring career as a midshipman with. This destination may have covid19 travel restrictions in place, including specific restrictions for lodging.
Last spring high tide at willis island was on fri 08 may height. The island has length 500 m 1600 ft, with 150 m 490 ft, land area 7,7 hectares 19 acres and highest elevation 9 m 30 ft above sea level. Willis island is an island in an external territory of australia, located beyond the great barrier reef in the coral sea some 420 km east of cairns, queensland. Willis island building rectification department of the environment. Great barrier reef general reference map department of the. Here you will find a link to a large pdf version of the brisbane map, showing the many different areas, such as the many brisbane suburbs and moreton island for your holiday destinations. Visit to get information on willis island cruising, australia cruises, including things to do, dining, ports of call, cruise ships, shore excursions, offers, and more. Willis island climate, averages and extreme weather. Willis island s real value to australia has been as a weather station. Since 1921 it has provided north east queensland with an early warning ear that detects cyclones. Willis island is an island in an external territory of australia, located beyond the great barrier reef in the coral sea some 450 kilometres 280 mi east of cairns, queensland. The island is approx 450 km 280 ml east of cairns queensland australia.