Torres Strait Islands Travel Guide

Tourist 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
Stay at this hotel in Horn Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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 Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Torres Strait Heritage Museum ...
9/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
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 13 Nov 2024

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.
Stay on Mer
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast

5 out of 5
2669 Gold Coast Highway Broadbeach QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,533 reviews)
Suite was great and a surprise to see a bottle of champers and Birthday balloon on arrival. Staff were wonderful, nothing too much trouble. Great location! Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Meriton Suites Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise

5 out of 5
86 The Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Gold Coast. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,065 reviews)
Everything was amazing

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Meriton Suites Surfers Paradise
Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane

4.5 out of 5
171 George Street Brisbane QLD
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Brisbane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,154 reviews)
Great stay!

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Brisbane
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