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Mutton Bird Island (ISLAND), NSW Details
Description
An island about 2.2 km E of Blinky Beach and about 2 km NNE of Boat Harbour Point.
Origin
Probably named after colonies of sea birds on the island. There are no Mutton Birds on the island.
Mutton Bird Island (ISLAND), NSW
title | Mutton Bird Island (ISLAND) |
additional | |
state | NSW |
reference | 41037 |
placename | Mutton Bird Island |
designation | ISLAND |
geographical name | |
previous names | Inaccesible Island |
lga | LORD HOWE |
description | An island about 2.2 km E of Blinky Beach and about 2 km NNE of Boat Harbour Point. |
meaning | |
origin | Probably named after colonies of sea birds on the island. There are no Mutton Birds on the island. |
history |