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The Torres Strait is a group of Islands between the Australian mainland and Papua New Guinea

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There are several groups of Islands

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There are daily planes from Cairns to Horn Island. From Horn Island you can get a taxi to the wharf, and from the wharf you can get the ferry over to Thursday Island (commonly known as "T.I.") the ferry cost $10 each way. There are regular boats from T.I. to most other populated Islands, but you will need to get permission from the appropriate indigenous owners beforehand.

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The easiest way to get around is either by boat or by chartered plane or helicopter. A minibus runs from Horn Island airport to the wharf.

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The fishing is absolutely amazing in the crystal clear waters of the Torres Strait.

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[edit] Get out

The easiest way to leave is by plane from Horn Island to Cairns domestic airport. There are are some restrictions on what items you can take due to Australia's Quarantine laws.