Basilisk, Queensland — 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 Basilisk, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Basilisk |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.66936 |
| Longitude | 145.99616 |
| Area | 34.5 km² |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1306 km northwest |
Basilisk is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 34.5 km². It lies approximately 1306 km northwest of Brisbane. Basilisk is located at 17.6694°S, 145.9962°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Basilisk lies at the foot of a generous, rolling landscape that tumbles towards the shimmering sea. It lies 196.8 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 334°T), and is situated 10.6 km south of Wangan. The land here is a rich, fertile tapestry of green, where sugarcane fields stretch in orderly rows, their broad leaves catching the tropical sun, and pockets of dense rainforest cling to the steeper slopes, a vibrant emerald against the azure sky. The air, thick with humidity, carries the sweet, earthy scent of crushed cane and the distant, salty tang of the ocean. Even the light seems to possess a particular softness, especially as the day wanes, casting long, gentle shadows that soften the edges of the world. The character of Basilisk is one of quiet diligence, a place where the land dictates the rhythm of life, and the people move with a steady, unhurried grace, mirroring the slow ripening of the crops.
The history of Basilisk is inextricably linked to the fertile alluvial plains, first explored and settled by those drawn to the rich soil's potential for agriculture. Early pioneers cleared the land, laying the foundations for the sugarcane industry that has been the lifeblood of this region for generations, a tradition carried on by families whose roots run deep in this soil. The economy, though still heavily reliant on the sugar mills that hum in the distance during harvest season, has diversified somewhat, with small-scale fruit farming and a growing trickle of tourism adding to its character. Travellers often find themselves drawn to the area's understated natural beauty, particularly the coastal strips where mangrove forests give way to sandy coves, a quiet testament to the enduring power of this tropical corner of Queensland.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Basilisk, Queensland 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 Basilisk, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Basilisk includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Basilisk 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. |