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| Locality | Archer River |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cook Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -13.35335 |
| Longitude | 142.59313 |
| Area | 9379.2 km² |
| Postcode | 4892 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1907 km northwest |
Archer River is a locality in the Cook Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 9379.2 km². It lies approximately 1907 km northwest of Brisbane. Archer River is located at 13.3534°S, 142.5931°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4892. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Archer River draws its character from the vast, undulating landscape of Cape York Peninsula, a place where the land often dictates the terms of existence. It lies 794.5 km north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 326°T), and is situated 68.5 km south-south-east of Mission River. The terrain here is a mosaic of iron-rich soils, supporting a hardy savanna woodland that softens the harshness of the tropical sun. Gum trees, their bark peeling in papery layers, stand sentinel, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper in the prevailing breezes. The air itself carries a distinct scent, a mix of dry earth, the subtle sweetness of unseen blossoms, and the ever-present tang of distant salt, hinting at the proximity of the coast. During the build-up, the atmosphere grows heavy, thick with the promise of rain, and the colours of the land deepen to a rich ochre and emerald.
Historically, Archer River was a significant artery for Indigenous peoples, and evidence of their deep connection to this country can still be found in the scattered stone artefacts and ancient tracks that crisscross the region. European exploration brought with it the era of pastoralism, the land being carved into large cattle stations that still form the backbone of the local economy. While the cattle industry remains a vital part of Archer River's identity, the vastness of the country also offers opportunities for tourism, drawing travellers seeking the raw, untamed beauty of the far north. The river itself, often a meandering ribbon of life during the wet season and a series of waterholes in the dry, remains a focal point, its banks a haven for wildlife and a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this remote corner of Queensland.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Archer River, Queensland. 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 Archer River, in the Cook Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Archer River includes the postcode (4892), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cook Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Archer River is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |