Australia
Queensland
Torres Strait Island Region

Prince of Wales Channel

Prince of Wales Channel is a marine channel in , .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Torres Strait Islands.

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The are a group of islands to the north of the Australian mainland, stretching nearly as far as . There are 14 inhabited islands, but only the two neighbouring islands of Thursday Island and Horn Island have developed visitor facilities.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Thursday Island.

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is the administrative and main population centre of the . It has developed visitor facilities, with supermarkets, a few accommodation options, a restaurant or two, souvenirs, and decent espresso.

Prince of Wales Channel

Latitude
-10.50064° or 10° 30′ 2″ south
Longitude
142.23398° or 142° 14′ 2″ east
Open location code
5RX4F6XM+PH
Geo­Names ID
2152523
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Satellite Map

Discover Prince of Wales Channel from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Wasaga and Wanetta.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Duff Rock and Marie Rock.

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