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Howick Island

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The island group was named by Lieutenant Charles Jeffreys RN, captain of
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and is situated about 100 kilometres (62 mi) south-east of
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Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing
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based on the author's experiences on Howick Island.
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Howick Island, Queensland
Howick is located in Queensland
Sir Charles Grey, Viscount Howick
Coral Sea
14°30′11″S 144°58′26″E / 14.50306°S 144.97389°E / -14.50306; 144.97389
Australia
State
Queensland
island
Howick group
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Far North Queensland
Ithu
Coral Sea
Cape Melville
HMS
Kangaroo
Sir Charles Grey, Viscount Howick
Ion Idriess
Madman's Island
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Queensland portal
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Protected areas of Queensland
List of islands of Queensland


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