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‘In their Steps’ Historical Tour

Horn Island is located less than 47 miles away from Mabuiag Islands. It is best known for its ‘In Their Steps’ Historical Tour that takes the visitors through the historical and cultural identity of Horn Island. This includes guided visits to Second World War sites and the gun emplacements, trenches, a fighter aircraft’s wreck and an airstrip that were laid out then against the Imperial Japanese Army during the war. This tour also includes a free a booklet full of illustrative images and content about the historical heritage of the island and concludes with another guided tour inside the Torres Strait Heritage Museum (that also lies on Horn Island).

Torres Strait Heritage Museum

Torres Strait Heritage Museum on Horn Island is home to more than 400 exhibits and historical artifacts related to the history and culture of Horn Island. These exhibits tell a fascinating story related to the island’s earliest days, its pearling industry and traditional artworks. Torres Strait Heritage Museum also has archival and personal photos of native soldiers and diaries, maps, and personal belongings of soldiers from other countries.

Festivals and Events

ANZAC Day Ceremony (25th April)

Celebrated on the nearby Thursday Island (that lies about 43 miles away from Mabuiag Islands), the ANZAC Day is a national festival celebrated by both Australia and New Zealand to mark their remembrance of the martyrs of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who had laid down their lives in the World Wars. The celebration of ANZAC Day is marked by several ceremonies, events and a parade through the town.

Australia Day (26th January)

Australia Day is celebrated to mark the arrival of the First Fleet of British Ships in New South Wales and the raising of the Flag of Great Britain at Thursday Island in Australia in 1788. This festival is celebrated nationwide on 26 January and is marked by a free for all entry to an event called 'Family Fun Day at the Pool' and giving away of Australia Day Awards. Other activities that take place here are food competition and some music and entertainment shows.