Bellenden Ker, 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 Bellenden Ker, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Bellenden Ker |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.276 |
| Longitude | 145.92536 |
| Population | 257 |
| Density | 8.1 /km² |
| Area | 31.9 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1347 km northwest |
Bellenden Ker is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 257. The locality covers an area of 31.9 km², giving a population density of about 8.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1347 km northwest of Brisbane. Bellenden Ker is located at 17.2760°S, 145.9254°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.
Bellenden Ker sits at the edge of ancient rainforest, where the Atherton Tableland begins its dramatic descent towards the coastal plain. It lies 239.7 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 337°T), and is situated 6.6 km north of Babinda. The air here is thick with the scent of damp earth and the sweet perfume of unseen blossoms, a constant reminder of the fertile soil that underpins everything. Towering eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, frame the winding roads, and the distant, ever-present murmur of the tropics promises rain, even on the clearest of days. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in fractured shafts, illuminating the vibrant green of ferns and the occasional flash of a kingfisher's brilliant blue.
This is a place shaped by the relentless generosity of the land and the quiet resilience of those who have worked it for generations. Bellenden Ker’s history is etched in the rich volcanic soil, a legacy of agricultural endeavour that continues to define its local economy. While sugarcane once dominated the surrounding fields, the landscape now also bears the marks of dairying and diverse horticulture, with small farms producing a colourful array of fruits and vegetables. The nearby national park, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed expanse of pristine rainforest, draws travellers seeking to immerse themselves in the raw beauty of the tropics, offering a glimpse into an ecosystem that has remained largely unchanged for millennia. The pace of life in Bellenden Ker is dictated by the rhythm of the seasons, a gentle cadence that encourages observation and a deep appreciation for the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bellenden Ker, 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 Bellenden Ker, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Bellenden Ker includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cairns 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 Bellenden Ker 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. |