Poruma Island (in local language) is otherwise known as Coconut Island and is located 130km north east of Thursday Island.
Poruma Island is a coral cay island in the Central Island Cluster Group.
Monday to Friday, 9am - 12noon; 1pm - 4pm
Contact: Mokathani Lui DM
Email: mokathani.lui@tsirc.qld.gov.au
Phone: 07 4083 2713
Contact: Thamey Pearson MSAO
Email: thamey.pearson@tsirc.qld.gov.au
Phone: 07 4083 2704
15 x single rooms, shared kitchen and amenities
Air-conditioned
Accommodation is located the eastern part of the island near the airport and water storage lagoons.
1 x single room, including kitchen / bathroom
Contact: Susan Billy
Email: sbill26@eq.edu.au
Phone: 07 4069 4209
Accommodation keys are to be collected and dropped off at the Council Office prior to departure from Poruma Community.
All approved visiting guests are required to sign the Council’s visitor book to document the visit for record purposes.
Bookings can be made by emailing the MSAO at Poruma Office.
Facilities include:
The external space includes an outdoor area (eight outdoor huts and large sand area) that’s used for cultural practices such as traditional Island Dancing in the community. Maximum capacity is 300 people.
Bookings for the Community Hall venue can be made at our Poruma Office.
Bookings for IKC venue can be made at our Poruma Office.
Bookings for Conference Room venue can be made at our Poruma Office.