Torres Strait Islands

Travel Guide

Most of Horn Island is protected by Native Title, but King Point has been designated as a recreational area so you can picnic, fish and camp. Imagine walking out of your tent to this view??!! Bringing a car across to Horn Island is hugely expensive so you're best way to get here is by foot on the ferry from Thursday Island and catch a taxi or take a tour to get around.
Most of Horn Island is protected by Native Title, but King Point has been designated as a recreational area so you can picnic, fish and camp. Imagine walking out of your tent to this view??!! Bringing a car across to Horn Island is hugely expensive so you're best way to get here is by foot on the ferry from Thursday Island and catch a taxi or take a tour to get around.
The only way to get to Thursday Island is by ferry - either from the Mainland or Horn Island, which has an airport. Peddels runs a twice-daily ferry service from Seisia at Cape York. It takes a little over an hour and on a good day you'll have a smooth trip and gorgeous views!
Green Hill Fort is a former military base. You can walk around the base and there's a museum in the underground buildings, which you might need to join a tour to see. There's a great view of the neighbouring Torres Strait Islands - just look at that water!!
Wongai Beach Hotel

Wongai Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
2 Wees Street Horn Island QLD
The price is P11,302 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
P11,302
P12,432 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Horn Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (67 reviews)
Any island in norther Australia is going to be expensive as all equipment and consumables come by barge. This accommodation was still very good value for money. We had the warer view room with the wrap around balcony. It felt very private, yet close to the pool. The extensive continental breakfast ...

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Wongai Beach Hotel
TI Motel Torres Strait

TI Motel Torres Strait

2.5 out of 5
127 Douglas St Thursday Island QLD
Stay at this motel in Thursday Island. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Torres Strait Heritage Museum ...
Motel was cool & comfortable. Great bed & good TV. A little expensive. TI has very limited dining options. Shame not at least 1 good restaurant other than the pubs. Overall a memorable place to visit

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024

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TI Motel Torres Strait
Stay on Mer

Stay on Mer

2 out of 5
Marou Road Murray Island QLD
Stay at this guesthouse in Murray Island. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and housekeeping.
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Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,499 reviews)
Big thanks to Manager Ally and the team (particularly Alyss) for their unwavering positive, polite, friendly and helpful service, even in the face of rude and unpleasant customers (which I witnessed a couple of times). I spent a number of weeks at Meriton Broadbeach and was always greeted with a ...

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,046 reviews)
Friendly staff. Great amenities, replenished towels, coffee quickly. Front desk staff were very personable and attentive.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

4.5 out of 5
171 George Street Brisbane QLD
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,141 reviews)
Clean room, although rather dark inside, even with all lights on, bed and pillows comfortable, a/c great and 2 TVs with frige and sink, stove and dishwasher. Front desk staff were moderately friendly. They sell a breakfast package to attached coffee shop for about $3 more per person than if you purchase ...

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

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Torres Strait Heritage Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Torres Strait Heritage Museum in Horn Island. While you're in the area, stroll along the marina.

Torres Strait Heritage Museum
Thursday Island, Australia - February 20, 2019: Pre-sunrise shot over Torres Strait Islands Archipelago shows dark blue clouds in yellow and red light hanging over black island hills in very dark blue

Horn Island