Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Oceania Plains Tiny Island Tropical Untouched Wilderness

Magazine Island

Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Oceania Plains Tiny Island Tropical Untouched Wilderness

Magazine Island, Australia

Added on 7 January 2024

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0.258 km²

Coastline: 2.456 km

Landform: Plains

0 / km²

UTC+10:00

Evergreen Needleleaf Forest

Australia

Closest neighboring island: Tasmania

Welcome to Magazine Island, a Tropical island in the Bass Strait, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Magazine Island 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 Magazine Island

Size: 0.258 km²
Coastline: 2.5 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Bass Strait
Continent: Oceania

Magazine Island is a Tiny Island spanning 0.258 km² with a coastline of 2.5 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Australia – A major tectonic plate covering Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, known for its relative stability and occasional seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: -40.93394329 / Longitude: 145.30472704

Climate and weather of Magazine Island

Climate Zone: Tropical
Climate Details: Tropical Monsoon Climate
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: Characterized by heavy rainfall, high humidity, and uniformly high temperatures, but with a distinct short dry season. It features a seasonal reversal of prevailing wind directions.

Topography and nature of Magazine Island

Timezone: UTC+10:00
Timezone places: Australia/Sydney
Max. Elevation: 8 m
Mean Elevation: 3 m
Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 0%

The mean elevation is 3 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 8 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: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Dominated by evergreen coniferous trees such as pines and firs, which retain their needle-like leaves throughout the year. These forests are often found in cooler climates. Magazine Island has a tree cover of 0 %.

Vegetation: 1 vegetation zones – Minimal Diversity Island
These islands exhibit the most basic level of ecological diversity, often characterized by a single dominant vegetation type. This could be due to extreme environmental conditions, limited land area, or significant human impact. They represent unique ecosystems where specific species have adapted to thrive in these singular environments.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Magazine Island

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Magazine Island. The nearest airport is Strahan Airport, located 3 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Magazine Island. The closest major port is CAIRNS, approximately 60 km away.

The mean population of Magazine Island is 1 per km². Magazine Island is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Australia.

Continuing your journey, Tasmania is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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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 Magazine Island

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Magazine Island. 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.

Magazine Island

Geography and size of Magazine Island

Climate and weather of Magazine Island

Topography and nature of Magazine Island

Infrastructure and Travelling to Magazine Island

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Magazine Island

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