Peel Island (Queensland)

Peel Island
Peel Island
	Huts constructed for patients on Peel Island, Moreton Bay, 1907
Built	1870s–1960s
Owner	Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Queensland Heritage Register
Official name	Peel Island, Moreton Bay
Type	Health and care services: Lazaret/leprosarium
Criteria	A: The evolution or pattern of Queensland's history; B: Rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage; E: Its aesthetic significance;
Designated	21 June 1993

Peel Island
Queensland
Peel Island; Queensland
	Peel Island
Coordinates	27°29′53″S 153°21′14″E / 27.4980°S 153.3538°E
Population	0 (2021 census)
• Density	0.00/km2 (0.00/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4184
Area	12.4 km2 (4.8 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
LGA(s)	City of Redland
State electorate(s)	Oodgeroo
Federal division(s)	Bowman
	Suburbs around Peel Island:

Peel Island
Native name: Teerk Roo Ra
	Sunrise at Horseshoe Bay, Peel Island
Geography
Location	Moreton Bay
Coordinates	27°30′S 153°21′E / 27.500°S 153.350°E
Area	590 ha (1,500 acres)
Length	1 km (0.6 mi)
Width	3 km (1.9 mi)
Administration
	Australia
State	Queensland
Region	South East Queensland
Local government area	Redland City

Peel Island (Janday: Teerk Roo Ra, also sometimes phonetically spelt Jercuruba^[2] or Jercroobai^[3]) is a small heritage-listed island located in Moreton Bay, east of Brisbane, in South East Queensland, Australia. The island is a locality within the local government area of Redland City and a national park^[4]^[5] named Teerk Roo Ra National Park and Conservation Park.^[6]

The island is only accessible by watercraft. Dugongs, turtles, dolphins, jellyfish, and sharks are known to inhabit the waters around the island. Horseshoe Bay, with its sandy beach, is popular with boating visitors, and a common overnight anchorage for sailors^{[citation needed]} and sea kayakers. The island is known for its natural environment, with bird and animal life largely undisturbed by pollution.^[7] In the 2021 census, Peel Island had "no people or a very low population".^[1]

The isolation and limited access to Peel Island has meant that many of the original lazaret buildings still stand in original condition to this day.^[8] Access is restricted in an effort to preserve the historic remains. As a result, the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has managed the park since 1992, during which time they have restored a number of key structures, and have worked to make the island a safe place for future visitors.^[9]

^ ^a ^b Cite error: The named reference Census2021 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ "Quandamooka Country Map - Quandamooka Coast". Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
^ "Quandamooka Place Names, Jandai Aboriginal Language – Lines in the Sand". Archived from the original on 18 September 2020.
^ "Peel Island (Turkrooar) – island in Redland City (entry 26292)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
^ "Peel Island – locality in Redland City (entry 43647)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
^ "Teerk Roo Ra National Park". Parks and forests. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
^ Cite error: The named reference smh was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ Cite error: The named reference Queensland Government Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sports and Racing. Teerk Roo Ra National Park – Nature, Culture and History. The State of Queensland. 2013. Web. Accessed: 14 Sep 2013 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ FOPI Inc. "Management" and "History", Friends of Peel Island Association. Redlands City Council and Arts Queensland, 19 February 2011. Web. 28 August 2013.

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[2] "Quandamooka Country Map - Quandamooka Coast". Archived from the original on 8 August 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.

[3] "Quandamooka Place Names, Jandai Aboriginal Language – Lines in the Sand". Archived from the original on 18 September 2020.

[4] "Peel Island (Turkrooar) – island in Redland City (entry 26292)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 November 2019.

[5] "Peel Island – locality in Redland City (entry 43647)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 12 November 2019.

[parksandforests-6] "Teerk Roo Ra National Park". Parks and forests. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2023.

[smh-7] Cite error: The named reference smh was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[Queensland_Government_Department_of_National_Parks,_Recreation,_Sports_and_Racing._''Teerk_Roo_Ra_National_Park_–_Nature,_Culture_and_History''._The_State_of_Queensland._2013._Web._Accessed:_14_Sep_2013-8] Cite error: The named reference Queensland Government Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sports and Racing. Teerk Roo Ra National Park – Nature, Culture and History. The State of Queensland. 2013. Web. Accessed: 14 Sep 2013 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[9] FOPI Inc. "Management" and "History", Friends of Peel Island Association. Redlands City Council and Arts Queensland, 19 February 2011. Web. 28 August 2013.

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