Northumberland Islands - Flat Isles

Flat Isles

Name origin: Named by Flinders in 1802 due to their height - Avoid Island is the highest at 33 metres above sea level

  • Aquila Island 21°58′S 149°33′E / 21.967°S 149.550°E / -21.967; 149.550 (Aquila Island)
  • Avoid Island
  • Flock Pigeon Island 22°08′S 149°34′E / 22.133°S 149.567°E / -22.133; 149.567 (Flock Pigeon Island)
  • Red Clay Island

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