Yawajaba | |
Map: | Western Australia |
Location: | Camden Sound |
Coordinates: | -15.9589°N 124.2064°W |
Country: | Australia |
Yawajaba Island, often referred to as Montgomery Island, is an island off the Kimberley coast of Western Australia.
The island is approximately 22km (14miles) off-shore[1] with a total area of about 230ha[2] and is made up of three islands in very close proximity to each other. It is at the southern end of the Camden Sound and is surrounded by Montgomery Reef.
The island is found approximately 120km (80miles) north-east of Bardi.
Composed of sand and mangroves, it is the largest island within the Montgomery reef system.