Cape Tribulation, 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 Tribulation, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cape Tribulation |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Douglas Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -16.03063 |
| Longitude | 145.43782 |
| Population | 211 |
| Density | 1.7 /km² |
| Area | 125.7 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 4873 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1493 km north-northwest |
Cape Tribulation is a locality in the Douglas Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 211. The locality covers an area of 125.7 km², giving a population density of about 1.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1493 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Cape Tribulation is located at 16.0306°S, 145.4378°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4873. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Cape Tribulation unfurls where the ancient rainforest, a vibrant, breathing entity, finally surrenders to the restless embrace of the Coral Sea. It lies 387.6 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 338°T), and is situated 52.1 km north of Port Douglas. Here, the air hangs thick and sweet with the perfume of unseen blossoms and the damp earth, a constant reminder of the jungle's proximity. Towering fan palms, their fronds like giant, outstretched hands, reach towards a sky that often shifts from a crystalline blue to a brooding, bruised grey. The coastline is a jagged line of granite outcrops, their dark surfaces slick with sea spray, interspersed with stretches of sand so fine and pale it seems to have been sifted from moonlight. Rivers, their waters the colour of milky tea from the tannins washed down from the forest, snake their way to the ocean, their banks a riot of tangled vines and the iridescent flash of kingfishers. The very ground feels alive, a soft, yielding carpet of fallen leaves and moss that cushions every step.
This is a place where time seems to stretch and ripple, a frontier where the modern world hesitates to intrude too deeply. For centuries, these lands have been home to Aboriginal peoples, their connection to the rainforest and the sea a profound inheritance. The name 'Cape Tribulation' itself, bestowed by Captain James Cook in 1770, hints at the treacherous reefs that guard this coastline, a reminder of the enduring power of the ocean. Today, the economy of Cape Tribulation is intricately tied to its breathtaking natural beauty, drawing travellers from across the globe to witness the meeting of two World Heritage-listed wonders – the Wet Tropics rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Small, eco-conscious lodges and campgrounds dot the landscape, their presence designed to tread lightly on the environment. The local life, a gentle hum of activity, revolves around guiding visitors through the verdant labyrinth of the rainforest, introducing them to its myriad creatures, and sharing the quiet magic of its secluded beaches.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cape Tribulation, 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 Tribulation, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cape Tribulation includes the postcode (4873), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Douglas Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Cape Tribulation 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. |