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Ngurupai (Horn) Island

TSRA Representative:  Ms Napcia Bin Tahal

Population:  586 (source 2006 ABS Census)

Location:   Inner Island

Description:
Ngurupai also known as Horn Island, is a relatively flat island spanning approximately 53 square kilometres. It contains the Torres Strait’s primary airport, which regularly services daily flights from Cairns and the outer Torres Strait islands. Ngurupai is administered by the Torres Shire Council, which is based on nearby Thursday Island.

Contact Torres Shire Council:

Telephone:   07 4069 1336
Facsimile:   07 4069 1845