The largest sand island in the world, 1,840 km². Contains dunes up to 24 metres high, tall rainforest growing at elevations up to 200 metres, unique ‘vallum’ heaths and more than 100 unique, crystal clear dune lakes retained in the sand by organic matter deposits.
| Location, GPS coordinates: | 25.2185 S 153.1729 E |
| Categories: | Aeolian formations, Geographical extremes, Ecosystems |
| Values: | Biology, Geology |
| Rating: |  (3 / 5) |
| Where is located? | Australia and Oceania, Australia, Queensland |
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