Peel Island, Heritage-listed island in Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia
Located 4 kilometers from Cleveland's coast, Peel Island spans 519 hectares within the Moreton Bay Marine Park, featuring sandy beaches and sandstone formations.
From 1907 to 1959, the island operated as a leper colony, with structures from this period remaining as the only intact example of a multiracial lazaret in Australia.
The Quandamooka people named the island Teerk Roo Ra, meaning place of many shells, and used the land primarily for ceremonial gatherings before European settlement.
Access to Peel Island requires boat transportation, and visitors need to bring essential supplies including water, food, and sun protection as facilities are limited to one composting toilet.
Platypus Bay contains a large historic shipwreck that attracts marine life, while the surrounding waters host 74 bird species, dugongs, turtles, and dolphins.
Location: Queensland
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
GPS coordinates: -27.50000,153.35000
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:49
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