John Street in Thursday Island

John Street in Torres Shire is a two-lane, asphalted, lit residential street (50 km/h). It runs in an east-west direction starting from Normanby Street and crosses Blackall Street, Dauan Close and Hastings Street and ends at Milman Street. John Street also exists in Bundaberg Region, Western Downs Regional, Maranoa Regional, Paroo Shire and South Burnett Regional.

Road Type
residential street
Lanes
2
Speed Limit
50
Route
east-west

Pubs

  • Grand Hotel at Victoria Parade 6 (4875) – approx. 350 m.
  • Jardine Motel (wheelchair accessible) – approx. 350 m.
  • Federal Hotel – approx. 450 m.

Library

  • Torres Shire Municipal Library (Operator: Torres Shire Council) at Douglas Street (4875) – approx. 600 m.

Gallery

  • Gab Titui Cultural Centre (opening hours: Mon–Fri 9–16; Sat 9–14, web) – approx. 250 m.

Laundries

  • R&F Self Service Store – approx. 400 m.

Post offices

  • Thursday Island LPO – approx. 400 m.

Museum

  • Green Hill Fort Museum (Torres Strait Historical Society And Museum Association) – approx. 800 m.

Bank

  • NAB (National Australia, with ATM, opening hours: Mon–Sun 9–16:30) – approx. 350 m.

Artwork

  • Turtle – approx. 400 m.

Picnic site

  • Bayo Beach – approx. 500 m.

Viewpoint

  • Lion's Lookout – approx. 1,8 km.