The Island

The Island is located at Thompson Bend on the at Warrandyte, Victoria, , approximately 24 kilometres north-east of . It was created by gold miners in 1859–60, during the Victorian gold rush.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Evergreen forest
  • Description: island in Victoria, Australia
  • Also known as: “The Island, Thompson Bend, Warrandyte”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Warrandyte High School.

School
is a high school in Warrandyte, Victoria, . Established as only a few portable classrooms in 1978, it now comprises two main buildings and many semi-permanent portables set on a hillside on the southern slopes of the , west of the main township of .

The Island

Latitude
-37.7377° or 37° 44′ 16″ south
Longitude
145.229° or 145° 13′ 45″ east
Open location code
4RJ7766H+WJ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 981628662
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­wood
Wiki­data ID
Q7742666
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Satellite Map

Discover The Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“The Island” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “The Island, Thompson Bend, Warrandyte”
  • Turkish: “The Island, Thompson Bend, Warrandyte”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Yarra River Water Frontage and Scotchmans (First) Hill.

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