Kings Forest, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Kings Forest, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Kings Forest |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Tweed Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.30178 |
| Longitude | 153.55347 |
| Population | 36 |
| Density | 3.3 /km² |
| Area | 10.8 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 2487 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 658 km north-northeast |
Kings Forest is a locality in the Tweed Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 36. The locality covers an area of 10.8 km², giving a population density of about 3.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 658 km north-northeast of Sydney. Kings Forest is located at 28.3018°S, 153.5535°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2487. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kings Forest lies as a quiet sentinel in the rolling hills of the Tweed Shire. It lies 30.2 km south-south-east of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 148°T), and is situated 8.7 km south of Banora Point. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of native eucalypts whose silvery leaves catch the light, and dotted with cattle that move with a slow, deliberate grace. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, sweet scent of damp earth and sun-warmed grass, a perfume unique to these undulating slopes. Creeks, often little more than a murmur after dry spells, carve shallow paths through the rich, red soil, their banks lined with ferns and the occasional splash of colour from wildflowers, hinting at a resilience that defines the very character of Kings Forest.
The story of Kings Forest is one of enduring connection to the land, a history woven from the threads of agriculture and a deep respect for the natural environment. For generations, this area has been a place where the rhythms of farming, primarily cattle grazing, have shaped the contours of the countryside and the lives of its inhabitants. The local economy, though modest, draws its strength from this pastoral heritage, with a steady output of quality livestock that finds its way to wider markets. Visitors often speak of the unhurried pace of life, a welcome respite from the clamour of busier centres, and the genuine warmth of the people who call Kings Forest home, their lives as deeply rooted here as the ancient trees that stand watch over the paddocks.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kings Forest, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Kings Forest, in the Tweed Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Kings Forest includes the postcode (2487), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Tweed Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kings Forest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |