Herbert Creek
Welcome to Herbert Creek, a Tropical island in the Coral Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Herbert Creek unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:
- Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
- Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
- Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
- Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
- News and Headlines: Latest News.
Geography and size of Herbert Creek
Size: 1.101 km²
Coastline: 6.8 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Coral Sea
Continent: Oceania
Herbert Creek is a Small Island spanning 1.1 km² with a coastline of 6.8 km.
Archipel: –
Tectonic Plate: Somalia – A large tectonic plate covering the Horn of Africa and parts of the Indian Ocean, known for the East African Rift where it’s splitting away from the African Plate.
The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: -22.48054574 / Longitude: 149.97597293
Climate and weather of Herbert Creek
Climate Zone: Tropical
Climate Details: Tropical Savanna, Wet
Temperature: Hot
Climate Characteristics: Defined by distinct wet and dry seasons with high temperatures year-round. Pronounced rainfall occurs during the wet season, while the dry season is marked by drought.
Topography and nature of Herbert Creek
Timezone: UTC+10:00
Timezone places: Australia/Sydney
Max. Elevation: 9 m
Mean Elevation: 6 m
Vegetation: Mangrove Forest
Tree Coverage: 7%
The mean elevation is 6 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 9 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.
Dominating Vegetation: Mangrove Forest
Found in coastal areas and river deltas, these unique wetland ecosystems are adapted to saline conditions and are crucial for coastal protection and biodiversity. Herbert Creek has a tree cover of 7 %.
Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.
Infrastructure and Travelling to Herbert Creek
Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Herbert Creek. The nearest airport is Rockhampton Airport, located 113 km away.
Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Herbert Creek. The closest major port is HAY POINT, approximately 151 km away.
The mean population of Herbert Creek is 0 per km². Herbert Creek is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Australia.
Continuing your journey, Rosewood is the next notable island, situated merely km away.
Exploring and fishing the Herbert RIver - QLD (Prehistoric looking place and FULL of fish!)
Australia is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: OECD.
News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Herbert Creek
Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Herbert Creek. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.
Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.