QTopo 8161-41 — Family Islands

1:25,000 Topographic Map

A highly detailed, field-ready topographic map covering the Family Islands group—one of North Queensland’s most iconic offshore island clusters within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

The QTopo 8161-41 (Family Islands) sheet—produced by the Queensland Department of Resources—forms part of Queensland’s authoritative 1:25,000 mapping series. This map captures the rugged granite islands, rainforest pockets, fringing reefs, beaches, headlands, cliffs, and nearshore waters that define the Family Islands, including Dunk Island, Bedarra Island, Wheeler Island, and several smaller islets. Its precision makes it essential for marine navigation support, environmental fieldwork, park management, and adventure tourism planning.

Whether you're conducting ecological surveys, planning island access, coordinating marine or emergency operations, or exploring remote walking tracks and beaches, QTopo 8161-41 provides the clarity and terrain detail needed for safe and effective decision-making.

🗺️ Map Content and Features

Produced at 1:25,000 scale—where 1 cm = 250 m—this map provides high-resolution detail across land and adjacent coastal waters:

• Contour lines showing island topography: peaks, ridges, cliffs, steep slopes, and natural plateaus

• Hydrology & coastline features: beaches, coves, bays, estuarine outlets, tidal flats, and fringing reef margins

• Walking tracks, access paths & service trails on larger islands such as Dunk and Bedarra

• Infrastructure including campgrounds, resort sites, jetties, huts, helipads, communication points, and navigation markers

• Vegetation mapping showing rainforest, coastal scrub, open woodland, and rocky summit vegetation

• Land tenure boundaries: national park areas, conservation zones, tourism leases, and marine park classifications

• Named natural features including peaks, bays, beaches, reefs, slopes, and offshore rock formations

• Points of interest relevant to researchers, paddlers, sailors, hikers, and park rangers

All QTopo sheets are built using authoritative Queensland spatial datasets for accurate, up-to-date mapping.

🧭 Who Uses This Map?

The Family Islands 8161-41 Topographic Map is relied upon by:

• Environmental scientists & ecologists – reef and island habitat studies, flora/fauna monitoring

• Marine & island rangers – conservation management, track maintenance, and operational planning

• Boaties & kayakers – coastal navigation support (not for primary marine navigation) and landing site planning

• Adventure travellers & hikers – exploring island walks, viewpoints, beaches, and camp locations

• Emergency services & disaster response teams – cyclone recovery, search & rescue coordination

• Surveyors & planners – assessment of island infrastructure and landform interpretation

A trusted reference for both land and nearshore operations.

💧 Field-Ready Options for Coastal & Marine Environments

Select the finish designed for salt spray, humidity, rain, and rugged field use.

✅ Waterproof & Tearproof Tyvek®

• Printed on DuPont™ Tyvek®, engineered for wet and marine environments

• Fully waterproof, tear-resistant, lightweight, and foldable

• Ideal for boats, kayaks, beach use, monsoon weather, and multi-day expeditions

• The top choice for rangers, paddlers, and field researchers

✅ Laminated Edition

• Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate

• Writeable surface for whiteboard markers—useful for route planning and ranger briefings

• Wipe-clean and resistant to salt spray, sand, sunscreen, and moisture

📄 Standard Paper Edition

• High-resolution print

• Best for planning, study, and occasional field reference

📐 Map Details

Title: QTopo 8161-41 — Family Islands
Publisher: Queensland Department of Resources
Series: QTopo 1:25,000
Scale: 1:25,000 (1 cm = 250 m)
Dimensions: Approx. 710 mm × 594 mm
Coverage: Family Islands group including Dunk, Bedarra, Wheeler, Coombe, Kumboola, and smaller islets plus surrounding coastal waters
Material Options: Paper, laminated, or waterproof Tyvek®
Printed in: Australia
Edition: Latest available (see listing for publication year)

📥 QTopo Map Index

Need adjoining offshore or coastal sheets?

➡️ Check the QTopo index or contact us with adjacent sheet numbers—such as 8161-40, 8161-42, or 8061-51—and we’ll locate the correct adjoining maps instantly.

🛒 Ordering & Options

• Standard folded paper map – ideal for study and route planning

• Tyvek® waterproof edition – best for marine, tidal, and high-moisture environments

• Laminated edition – durable, reusable, and perfect for team operations and coastal briefings

• Flat (unfolded) maps available on request for wall display

🎯 Summary

The QTopo 8161-41 — Family Islands Topographic Map provides essential terrain, coastline, and vegetation detail for navigating and working across one of Queensland’s most scenic and ecologically significant island groups. Its precise 1:25,000 mapping and rugged print options make it indispensable for researchers, rangers, paddlers, and coastal explorers.

Plan with purpose.
Navigate with confidence.
Explore with clarity.

Choose your preferred finish today and take the Family Islands into the field with Queensland’s most trusted topographic mapping.