Cotherstone, 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 Cotherstone, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Cotherstone |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Central Highlands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -22.78433 |
| Longitude | 148.28114 |
| Area | 173.5 km² |
| Postcode | 4723 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 707 km northwest |
Cotherstone is a locality in the Central Highlands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 173.5 km². It lies approximately 707 km northwest of Brisbane. Cotherstone is located at 22.7843°S, 148.2811°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4723. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Cotherstone lies at the edge of a vast, ochre-dusted plain that stretches towards horizons that blur into the hazy blue of the Queensland sky. It lies 205.0 km south-south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 207°T), and is situated 28.9 km south of Dysart. Here, the land is a study in muted tones, a tapestry of drought-resistant grasses and hardy shrubs that cling to the gently rolling terrain. The air itself feels ancient, carrying the faint scent of dry earth and eucalyptus, a perfume that deepens with the late afternoon sun. In the distance, the weathered peaks of low hills rise like sleeping giants, their slopes etched with the stories of countless seasons, and the silence is profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind or the distant call of a bird.
This is a place shaped by the patient resilience of those who have worked its soil and coaxed life from its sometimes-stubborn ground. The economy of Cotherstone has long been tied to the land, with cattle grazing forming the backbone of its livelihood, the vast paddocks dotted with the slow-moving shapes of livestock. History whispers in the weathered timber of the few buildings that constitute the heart of Cotherstone, a testament to the early settlers who sought their fortune in this remote corner of the Central Highlands. While not a bustling hub, Cotherstone possesses a quiet dignity, a sense of enduring spirit that is as much a part of its character as the endless expanse of its surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cotherstone, 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 Cotherstone, in the Central Highlands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Cotherstone includes the postcode (4723), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Central Highlands Regional), 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 Cotherstone 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. |