Indian Head
Tukkee (
Batjala) | |
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![]() Indian Head as viewed from Middle Rocks | |
Coordinates: 25°00′00″S 153°21′59″E / 25.00000°S 153.36639°E | |
Location | K'gari |
Offshore water bodies | Coral Sea |
Geology | Sand |
Native name | Tukkee ( Batjala) |
Highest elevation | 40 metres (130 ft) |
Indian Head (also known as Tukkee) is a coastal headland on the eastern (ocean) side of Fraser Island (also known as K'gari and Gari) off the coast of Queensland, Australia. [1] [2]
The landmark is the most easterly point on the island and a popular tourist destination. [3] Indian Head is located at one end of Seventy Five Mile Beach.[ citation needed]
The outcrop consists of trachyte that was originally formed by volcanic activity 30 million years ago. [4]
The headland was named by Captain Cook when he passed it on the evening of 19 May 1770, noting "...on which a number of Natives were assembled...". [5] The term "Indian" was used at that time for the native people of many lands. The headland is known as Tukkee in the Badtjala language, meaning stone or stone knife. [1]
Climbing Indian Head provides 360° views as well as good wildlife spotting opportunities, such as manta rays, sharks and whales. Camping around the headland is not permitted. [3]
Indian Head
Tukkee (
Batjala) | |
---|---|
![]() Indian Head as viewed from Middle Rocks | |
Coordinates: 25°00′00″S 153°21′59″E / 25.00000°S 153.36639°E | |
Location | K'gari |
Offshore water bodies | Coral Sea |
Geology | Sand |
Native name | Tukkee ( Batjala) |
Highest elevation | 40 metres (130 ft) |
Indian Head (also known as Tukkee) is a coastal headland on the eastern (ocean) side of Fraser Island (also known as K'gari and Gari) off the coast of Queensland, Australia. [1] [2]
The landmark is the most easterly point on the island and a popular tourist destination. [3] Indian Head is located at one end of Seventy Five Mile Beach.[ citation needed]
The outcrop consists of trachyte that was originally formed by volcanic activity 30 million years ago. [4]
The headland was named by Captain Cook when he passed it on the evening of 19 May 1770, noting "...on which a number of Natives were assembled...". [5] The term "Indian" was used at that time for the native people of many lands. The headland is known as Tukkee in the Badtjala language, meaning stone or stone knife. [1]
Climbing Indian Head provides 360° views as well as good wildlife spotting opportunities, such as manta rays, sharks and whales. Camping around the headland is not permitted. [3]