Low Isles

Taking the Island Heritage Walk is a 'must do' when visiting Low Isles. Learn about the history of Low Isles and its environment.

Low Isles is situated on a large oval 200 hectare coral platform and consist of a small coral cay, a large mangrove island, mudflats, seagrass beds, and coral reefs.

The islands are surrounded by 55 acres of coral reef very close to the islands, making it an ideal area for snorkellers. The mangrove island is Woody Island is uninhabited except for a wealth of bird species - a vital habitat.

Weather data has been collected on Low Isles since 1887 and scientific associations date back to 1928 when it was the base for a year long scientific survey which studied the structure and ecology of the surrounding reef.

This study was the first detailed study of a coral reef from Low Isles anywhere in the world and many current theories of coral reef are based on the findings of this expedition.

Living amongst the corals in the blue lagoon are a large variety of reef fish including angelfish, damselfish, anemones, giant trevally, sweetlip, fusilers and many green turtles are sighted daily.

The Low Isles are located within the Marine National Park Zone of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and is under the protection of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.