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Sunset at Seisia
for the
Traditional Aboriginal Owners
.
There is rewarding
bird watching
around the
water-lily covered lagoons and rivers and the
common
spotted cuscus
can be found in
the rainforest.
When walking along watercourses, also look
for
antilopine wallaroos
and small agile
wallabies
.
Bush camping
is permitted at
several secluded campsites and
fishing and
boating
is allowed.
Torres Strait
Imagine immersing yourself in a
living culture
with its traditions and native languages
flourishing in the face of modernity. Take the
time to journey
beyond Cape York
and you
will be justly rewarded with discovering the
magical islands
of Torres Strait.
Thursday Island
Thursday Island is just an hour’s
ferry ride
from
Seisia
. Setting this special place
apart from any other is its unique
cultural
heritage
and pivotal
wartime role
due to its
strategic location.
Thursday Island’s fascinating past is brought
to life on
Peddell’s guided bus tour
. Sit back
in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy your
local guide’s comprehensive and entertaining
commentary with stops at the most
historically
significant
and scenic areas along the way.
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Riding the turtle on Thursday Island
Thursday Island