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Western Islands

  • Mabuiag Island

    Mabuiag is partly covered with mounds of basaltic rocks, lightly vegetated and mostly well watered. Like the larger Moa and Badu Islands to its south, Mabuiag is part of the old submerged land bridge that ran from Cape York to Papua New Guinea.

  • Badu Island

    Badu Island is one of the larger islands and is partly covered with mounds of basaltic rocks, lightly vegetated open areas. The island is also fringed with extensive mangrove swamps.

  • Moa Island - Kubin Community

    Kubin Community is one of two communities on Moa Island. It is located on the south side of the Island, close to the airstrip. Moa Island is the second largest island in the Torres Strait. Similar to surrounding islands, Moa is characterised by mounds of rock and is lightly vegetated and well watered. There is one airstrip which services both Kubin and St Pauls communities.

  • Moa Island - St Pauls Community

    St Pauls Community is one of two communities on Moa Island. It is located on the northern end of the Island, accessible by boat and airplane. Upon arrival at the Kubin airstrip, it is a 20 minute drive from the airstrip to St Pauls. Moa Island is the second largest island in the Torres Strait. Similar to surrounding islands, Moa is characterised by mounds of rock and is lightly vegetated and well watered.