Английская Википедия:Indian Head (Fraser Island)

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View south from beach
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View south from headland
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Beach and sand dunes, 1990

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]

Geography

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.Шаблон:Citation needed

The outcrop consists of trachyte that was originally formed by volcanic activity 30 million years ago.[4]

History

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]

Attractions

Climbing Indian Head provides 360° views as well as good wildlife spotting opportunities, such as mantarays, sharks and whales. Camping around the headland is not permitted.[3]

References

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