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Bowden Island

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Bowden Island
Map
Geography
LocationNorthern Australia
Coordinates18°02′35″S 146°11′50″E / 18.043°S 146.1972°E / -18.043; 146.1972 (Bowden Island)
Administration
StateQueensland

Bowden Island is one of the southern islands of the Family Islands group within the locality of Dunk in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.[1] It is located approximately 20 km East of Tully Heads.

The Aboriginal name for this island is Budg-Joo Island.[1]

The GBRMPA has deemed this island a Sensitive Location and limited visits to 2 per week.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bowden Island (BUDG-JOO ISLAND) – island in the Cassowary Coast Region (entry 4095)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 14 April 2025.