Horn Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Queensland, Australia
About Horn Island
Horn Islandhas nearly 600 residents and an area of53km(20sqmi). There was an influx of British settlers with the gold mining in the 19th century, followed by prosperity in the 20th century due to the pearling industry. Horn was a military base during World War II and was heavily attacked by the Japanese. All the islanders were evacuated, but returned later. Horn Island is the air gateway to the area, especially to the neighbouringThursday Island. Flights are met by bus transfers and ferries. It is well worth a short stop on Horn Island if you're visiting the more developed Thursday Island. But once you've visited the couple of attractions and walked along the beach you'll have done everything tourism-related in less than a day.
Top Attractions in Horn Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Horn Island:
- ★Horn Island WWII tours
- ★Torres Strait Heritage Museum and Art Gallery
Where to Stay in Horn Island
- 🏨Gateway Torres Strait Resort
- 🏨Wongai Beach Hotel
Horn Island Travel Guide Sections
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