Kurrajong comes from Dharuk garrajuĊ "fishing line", as fishing lines were made from kurrajong bark.
The kurrajong tree is a common name for several species of Australian trees in the genus Brachychiton, which once grew in abundance in the area.
Brachychiton acerifolius | Brachychiton rupestris | Brachychiton |
The island is home to unique and endangered flora such as Brachychiton incanus and a variety of birdlife such as Rufous Night Heron, Little Eagle, Brown Falcon, Whimbrel, Tawny Frogmouth, Great Bowerbird and Rainbow Bee-eater.