GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Arafura Sea
The Arafura Sea lies between southern New Guinea and northern Australia. It extends across a shallow continental shelf and links Indonesian and Australian coastal environments.
Fast Facts
- New Guinea lies north and Australia south.
- The Timor Sea lies west.
- Torres Strait connects eastward toward the Coral Sea.
Connected lessons
- Arafura SeaMap, explanation and practice
- Across Australia’s northern coastsGuided exploration
- From Indonesia to AustraliaGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Banda SeaRelated places
- Timor SeaRelated places
- Gulf of CarpentariaRelated places
- Torres StraitRelated places
- New GuineaRelated places