GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Coral Sea
The Coral Sea lies northeast of Australia in the southwestern Pacific. It provides the ocean setting for the Great Barrier Reef and the eastern approach to Torres Strait.
Fast Facts
- Queensland lies west.
- New Guinea lies to the north and northwest.
- Connects southward with the Tasman Sea region.
Connected lessons
- Coral SeaMap, explanation and practice
- Across Australia’s northern coastsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Cape York PeninsulaRelated places
- Torres StraitRelated places
- Great Barrier ReefRelated places
- Tasman SeaRelated places
- CairnsRelated places