What two islands are near Australia?

Answer 1

There are many more than two islands close to Australia.

The nearest large island is New Guinea to the north, while to the southeast is the island country of New Zealand, made up of two main island, the North Island and the South Island, as well as numerous other islands. Australia's own island state of Tasmania lies south of the eastern seaboard. Two smaller islands to the east are Lord Howe and Norfolk Island, while Rottnest lies west of Perth. Off the South Australian coast can be found Kangaroo Island.

Answer 2

The closest country to Australia is Papua New Guinea.

Other close countries are East Timor, Indonesia and New Zealand.

Answer 3

Australia's nearest neighbour is Papua New Guinea, to the north, and Indonesia. To its southeast is New Zealand.

Answer 4

The closest countries to Australia are Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Indonesia. New Caledonia and New Zealand are also close.

Answer 5

Both Papua New Guinea and Indonesia are directly north of Australia.