Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay is a shallow bay lying adjacent to, and north of, the city of in the of . Encompassing Hope Inlet at its eastern end, it is characterised by extensive areas of intertidal mudflats and mangroves and is an important site for waders, or shorebirds.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wurrumiyanga.

Village
, formerly Nguiu, is a community on the southern coast of , , . With about 1,600 residents, it is the largest community on the island.

Shoal Bay

Latitude
-11.78205° or 11° 46′ 55″ south
Longitude
130.65363° or 130° 39′ 13″ east
Open location code
5QWG6M93+5F
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3020493864
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bay
Geo­Names ID
2061606
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From French to German—“Shoal Bay” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Paru and 4 Mile Camp.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Tiwi Islands Regional Council and Wurrumiyanga Police Station.

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