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Thursday Island, QLD

Island Stars Cultural Experience/Café Gallery, located at 42 Douglas Street, Thursday Island, offers a unique blend of Torres Strait Islander culture, art, and cuisine. The café serves fresh delights like crayfish toasties and homemade sweets, complemented by specialty coffee, iced drinks, and teas. The gallery showcases vibrant Torres Strait Islander artwork, handcrafted jewellery, and locally made gifts, celebrating the region’s rich artistic heritage. Visitors can immerse themselves in traditional dance, storytelling, and music, experiencing the fusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The venue also hosts cultural workshops and masterclasses, offering hands-on experiences in art, lino-printing, weaving, and island dancing. Open Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm, and Saturday from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm, Island Stars provides a welcoming space to explore and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of the Torres Strait Islands.