Keriri 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 Keriri Island, in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area.
| Locality | Keriri 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 | -10.54792 |
| Longitude | 142.2055 |
| Area | 15.8 km² |
| Postcode | 4875 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 2196 km north-northwest |
Keriri Island is a locality in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 15.8 km². It lies approximately 2196 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Keriri Island is located at 10.5479°S, 142.2055°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.
Keriri Island emerges from the cerulean expanse of the Torres Strait, a low-lying emerald against the boundless sky. It lies 1087.3 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 333°T), and is situated 4.8 km west-north-west of Thursday Island. Its shores are fringed with the gentle hiss of waves meeting sand, a constant whisper of the ocean's presence, while inland, the land rises subtly to a modest plateau, its surface a mosaic of scrubby vegetation and scattered trees. The air here carries the tang of salt and the sweet, heady perfume of tropical blooms, a fragrant embrace for any traveller. The light, particularly as it softens towards dusk, casts long, dancing shadows that play across the terrain, lending an almost ethereal quality to the island's rugged beauty.
Historically, Keriri Island has been a place of passage and of enduring connection for its people, its story interwoven with the ancient maritime traditions of the Torres Strait. The island’s economy, though modest, is deeply rooted in the bounty of the surrounding waters; fishing remains a cornerstone, with the day’s catch often displayed in vibrant piles at the small harbour. This marine heritage is complemented by a quiet resilience, a way of life dictated by the tides and the seasons, where community bonds are as strong as the weathered timbers of the jetties. The distinctive character of Keriri Island lies in this harmonious blend of natural splendour and a steadfast, unpretentious spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Keriri 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 Keriri Island, in the Torres Strait Island Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Keriri 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 Keriri 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. |