Cape Gloucester, 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 Cape Gloucester, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
| Locality | Cape Gloucester |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Whitsunday Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -20.16266 |
| Longitude | 148.50187 |
| Population | 100 |
| Density | 0.4 /km² |
| Area | 228.2 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4800 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 934 km north-northwest |
Cape Gloucester is a locality in the Whitsunday Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 100. The locality covers an area of 228.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 934 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Cape Gloucester is located at 20.1627°S, 148.5019°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4800. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Cape Gloucester unfurls itself along the Queensland coast, a rugged peninsula where the land surrenders to the vast, shimmering expanse of the Coral Sea. It lies 130.1 km north-north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 327°T), and is situated 24.0 km west-north-west of Cannonvale. Its contours are a dramatic interplay of weathered headlands, their rocky faces etched by wind and tide, and pockets of dense, emerald scrub that cling tenaciously to the slopes. The air here carries the bracing tang of salt, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow over the landscape, softening the sharp edges of the terrain and lending a quiet majesty to the scene. The beaches, often secluded and fringed with hardy coastal vegetation, offer a raw, untamed beauty, their sands a pale gold against the startling turquoise of the water.
This stretch of coastline, with its deep natural harbours, has long been a silent witness to the ebb and flow of human endeavour. Early pearlers and fishermen once plied these waters, their livelihoods dictated by the bounty of the sea, and the echoes of their presence can still be felt in the quiet coves and weathered jetties. Later, the land itself was explored for its pastoral potential, with hardy stockmen navigating the challenging terrain, their efforts shaping the character of the region. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed Cape Gloucester, its economy remains tethered to the sea and the land; fishing continues to be a vital part of local life, and the tourism that draws visitors to the Whitsundays finds a quieter, more introspective expression here, in the unspoiled beauty and the unhurried pace of everyday existence.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cape Gloucester, 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 Cape Gloucester, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Cape Gloucester includes the postcode (4800), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Whitsunday 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 Cape Gloucester 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. |