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McGowan Island - WA  RatingRatingRatingRating

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PlaceID55420
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Latitude14.14566º S 14º 08' 44.38" S
Longitude126.6503º E 126º 39' 1.02" E
Altitude0
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 Description of McGowan Island

A beautiful flat area for campers, although quite exposed along a very pretty beach. Very basic facilities are available at McGowan camping area and fees apply.

Visitors arriving with their own boat will find easy access to the water but the available bounties must be worth it because this spot is very popular for fishing.

Various tours, such as fishing & crabbing are also available for visitors without their own boat.
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 Weather & Climate for McGowan Island

Closest Weather Station

Kalumburu at 23:00 30 Aug WST
Distance from McGowan Island 16.76km S
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
23.0°C 26.8°C 84% 20.2°C 1014.1hPa 0.0mm CALM 0km/h
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Closest Climatic Station

Troughton Island
Distance from McGowan Island 69.43km NW
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 31.831.531.932.7 31.129.028.128.7 30.131.632.932.9
Mean Min. °C 26.326.126.426.8 25.223.322.122.5 24.426.227.327.2
Mean Rain mm 259.1189.9140.420.6 42.09.23.60.4 0.11.010.062.9

 What Others Say about McGowan Island

  Sunday, 27 April 2008   wendys   RatingRatingRatingRating
Great outlook across the bay. There are some quite sheltered options in amongst the trees. Excellent...
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