Coral Sea, Cairns Regional, Queensland
Coral Sea, 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 Coral Sea, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Coral Sea |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -16.80944 |
| Longitude | 146.04646 |
| Area | 65607.9 km² |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1385 km north-northwest |
Coral Sea is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 65607.9 km². It lies approximately 1385 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Coral Sea is located at 16.8094°S, 146.0465°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving.
Coral Sea shimmers with the promise of endless blue, a coastal enclave where the humid breath of the tropics meets the salty tang of the ocean. It lies 284.3 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 343°T), and is situated 18.2 km east-north-east of Yarrabah. The land here is a gentle embrace of rolling hills that eventually surrender to the insistent reach of the sea, their emerald cloaks dotted with the vibrant hues of hibiscus and bougainvillea. Beyond the immediate fringe of sun-kissed beaches, fringed by the stoic silhouettes of pandanus palms, lie mangrove estuaries, their intricate root systems a vital nursery for marine life. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the scent of frangipani and the distant hum of cicadas, a constant reminder of the warm, life-giving climate.
This stretch of coastline, part of the Cairns Regional local government area, has long been a place of passage and sustenance for people. Its history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its inhabitants and the bounty of its waters. For generations, Indigenous custodians have understood the rhythms of this land and sea, their connection a deep and enduring one. More recently, the local economy has found its footing in the plentiful catches of the Coral Sea itself, with fishing fleets venturing out to bring back a colourful array of reef fish and crustaceans. Tourism, too, has woven itself into the fabric of Coral Sea, drawing travellers to its pristine beaches and the gateway it provides to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, a natural marvel that defines this region's very identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coral Sea, 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 Coral Sea, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Coral Sea includes the postcode, telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cairns Regional). 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 Coral Sea 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. |