Quail Island (Northern Territory)
LANDSAT true color image of Quail Island Group, Northern Territory, Australia | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 12°31′08″S 130°26′06″E / 12.519°S 130.435°E |
| Archipelago | Quail Island Group |
| Total islands | 3 |
| Administration | |
Australia | |
| Territory | Northern Territory |
| Region | Top End |
| Bay | Beagle Gulf |
| Locality | Bynoe Harbour |
Quail Island is an island in the Northern Territory of Australia in the Beagle Gulf about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from the territory capital of Darwin.
Quail Island belongs to the Quail Island Group. The other two islands in the archipelago are Bare Sand Island (southwest of Quail Island) and Djadjalbit Island (south).
The islands are known for being a breeding ground for flatback turtles.