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| Locality | Cooloola |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gympie Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.02141 |
| Longitude | 153.01399 |
| Area | 474.9 km² |
| Postcode | 4580 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 161 km north |
Cooloola is a locality in the Gympie Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 474.9 km². It lies approximately 161 km north of Brisbane. Cooloola is located at 26.0214°S, 153.0140°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4580. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cooloola unfolds as a verdant embrace where ancient rainforests meet the restless sea. It lies 39.6 km east-north-east of Gympie, QLD (from Gympie, QLD: bearing 63°T), and is situated 4.0 km south-south-east of Cooloola Cove. The air here carries the briny kiss of the Pacific, a constant reminder of the vast ocean that shapes its character. Rolling sand dunes, some of the largest in the world, march inland, a testament to millennia of wind and water’s patient work, their golden crests catching the sun in a dazzling display. Beneath the canopy of towering eucalyptus and tangled vines, the earth is a rich, damp tapestry, smelling of leaf mould and the sweet decay of fallen blossoms. Tiny creeks, clear as glass, whisper their way through the undergrowth, their banks often fringed with ferns that unfurl like emerald scrolls. The distant murmur of surf provides a ceaseless soundtrack, a low hum that underpins the quiet rustle of leaves and the occasional call of unseen birds.
This coastal stretch of Cooloola has long been a place of bounty and wonder, its history deeply intertwined with the rich resources of its land and sea. For generations, Indigenous peoples have walked these sands and fished these waters, their connection to this country a profound and enduring legacy. Later, European settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of timber and fertile soil, their endeavours leaving subtle imprints on the landscape. The local economy, once reliant on logging and modest farming, now finds its pulse in the vibrant tourism that draws travellers to its spectacular natural attractions, particularly the world-renowned Great Sandy National Park. This park, a sprawling expanse of coastal heath, freshwater lakes, and pristine beaches, offers a sanctuary for a diverse array of wildlife and a playground for those seeking adventure and natural beauty, from the iconic coloured sands to the quiet contemplation of secluded rainforest walks.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Cooloola, 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 Cooloola, in the Gympie Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Cooloola includes the postcode (4580), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gympie Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Cooloola 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. |