Dunk Island lies 4 km off the Australian east coast in the Pacific Ocean, opposite the town of Mission Beach, Queensland. It is merely a range of hills running almost parallel with the main coastal range. A National Park covers 7.3 km² while an airstrip, resort and farm cover the remaining 2.4 km² in the north-west.
The Aboriginal name for Dunk Island is Coonanglebah, “The Island of Peace and Plenty.” It was named by Captain Cook in 1770 after George Montague-Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax.
It was once home to Edmund James Banfield and his wife. It is now a popular tourist destination. It is accessed by ferry and taxi services from Mission Beach, and flights from Cairns and Townsville.
Population: The resort accommodates up to 300 guests.
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