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The Torres Strait Islands
Where is the Torres Strait?
The Torres Strait, also known as Zenadth Kes, occupies the waters between the northern most tip of Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Zenadth Kes sea country spans an area of 48,000 km2 and nurtures at least 274 small islands, approximately 18 of which are inhabited. It shares many traditional sea boundaries, dividing the region into five distinct island clusters. These groups are known as Meriam (Eastern), Gudaw Maluligal (Top Western), Maluligal (Near Western), Kulkalgal (Central) and Kaiwalagal (Inner islands).
This unique group of islands is located in the Strait where the Coral Sea and the Arafura Sea meet. The Islands are blessed with coral reefs, deserted beaches, and pockets of rainforest, making them a world unto themselves.
This isolated beautiful landscape is home to a culturally diverse mix of Indigenous and Melanesian cultures. Very few of the islands are inhabited and only a handful permit visitors. However, if you are fortunate enough to venture to Australia’s most northern outpost you can expect to have a glimpse of breath-taking views, rich cultures and a slice of history.
Office Hours
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- Sunday
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Where to find us
Thursday Island Harbour
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Acknowledgement
Malu Ventures acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Land and Sea within the 5 island clusters of Zenadth Kes. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge all members of the communities within which we live and work; the Gudaw Maluligal Nation (Top Western Islands), Maluligal Nation (Western Islands), Kemer Kemer Meriam Nation (Eastern Islands), Kulkalgal Nation (Central Islands) and the Kaiwalagal Kaurareg Aboriginal Nation (Inner Islands). We acknowledge the Gudang People and all Traditional Custodians and Native Title Holders of Pajinka and Cape York. We recognize all First Nations people and their continuing connection to land and sea, their cultural heritage and belief systems that span past, present and future generations.