Dauan Island, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Dauan Island, in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area.
| Locality | Dauan Island |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Torres Strait Island Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -9.42329 |
| Longitude | 142.53699 |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Postcode | 4875 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 2288 km north-northwest |
Dauan Island is a locality in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 3.4 km². It lies approximately 2288 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Dauan Island is located at 9.4233°S, 142.5370°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Dauan Island rises from the turquoise waters of the Torres Strait, a verdant jewel dominated by the imposing granite massif of Mount Adolphus, its slopes cloaked in dense tropical rainforest. It lies 1186.6 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 337°T), and is situated 71.2 km north-north-east of Mabuiag Island. The air here carries the persistent hum of insects and the salty tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the surrounding ocean that shapes every aspect of life. Steep, forested hillsides descend to narrow coastal plains, where the land is a riot of emerald green, punctuated by the occasional splash of vibrant hibiscus or the dark, brooding silhouette of ancient banyan trees. The beaches, though small and often fringed by mangroves, offer glimpses of powdery white sand, inviting the eye to trace the gentle curve of the coastline where the jungle meets the sea. The quality of light at dawn, filtering through the thick canopy, casts an ethereal glow, transforming the familiar landscape into something ancient and mysterious.
The history of Dauan Island is deeply intertwined with the traditions of its Indigenous custodians, the people who have navigated these waters and lived upon this land for millennia. Their ancestral connections to the island are palpable, woven into the very fabric of its existence. Historically, the island's economy has been shaped by the sea, with fishing forming a cornerstone of sustenance and trade. More recently, efforts have been made to diversify, with small-scale horticulture and a growing interest in sustainable tourism hinting at new avenues for prosperity. The island's character is one of quiet resilience, a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the tides and the seasons, and where the echoes of the past are carried on the warm, humid breeze. The imposing presence of Mount Adolphus, a silent sentinel, serves as a constant reminder of the island's enduring spirit and its deep connection to the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dauan Island, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Dauan Island, in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Dauan Island includes the postcode (4875), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Torres Strait Island Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dauan Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |