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EXPLORE THE TORRES STRAIT ISLANDS

Comprising 274 islands in total stretching between Queensland and Papua New Guinea, only 17 of which are inhabited, the Torres Strait Islands present an irresistib­le opportunit­y to discover a truly unique destinatio­n. – the Indigenous Torres Strait Islanders who THE CULTURE IS FASCINATIN­G are of Melanesian descent have interacted with Aboriginal Australian­s for thousands of years, resulting in a melding of cultures to create a unique identity that is rich in colour and tradition. – while the main islands – Thursday and Horn Islands IT IS TRULY REMOTE – are easily accessible to visitors, other islands require permission to visit and transport is limited. – the fishing here is outstandin­g, whether throwing a THE SEA IS BOUNTIFUL line in from the end of a jetty or on an outing on the Arafura Sea, while the pearls that are farmed on Roko and Friday Islands are the ultimate souvenir.

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