Desailly, 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 Desailly, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
| Locality | Desailly |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mareeba Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -16.42386 |
| Longitude | 144.89097 |
| Area | 1130.7 km² |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1486 km northwest |
Desailly is a locality in the Mareeba Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1130.7 km². It lies approximately 1486 km northwest of Brisbane. Desailly is located at 16.4239°S, 144.8910°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Desailly lies at the edge of a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the Atherton Tableland begins its gentle descent towards the coastal plains. It lies 374.0 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 329°T), and is situated 51.7 km west of Mossman. The landscape here is a tapestry of verdant pastures, punctuated by the darker, richer hues of sugarcane fields that stretch towards a horizon softened by the distant haze of the tropics. Scattered eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, offer dappled shade, and the air, even in the early morning, carries a humid warmth, hinting at the abundant life that thrives under the Queensland sun. The soil itself, a deep ochre, feels alive, yielding generously to the agricultural endeavours that define this place.
The economic lifeblood of Desailly has long been tied to the fertile earth, particularly the cultivation of sugarcane, a legacy stretching back through generations of hard work and adaptation. This industry, once the dominant force, has seen shifts and changes, but its presence remains a defining characteristic, visible in the sprawling fields and the occasional rumble of cane trains. Beyond the sugar, the surrounding region supports a diverse agricultural base, from cattle grazing on rolling hills to the more specialised crops that benefit from the unique microclimates of the Tableland. The quiet hum of farm machinery is a constant, reassuring sound, a testament to the enduring connection between the people of Desailly and the land that sustains them.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Desailly, 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 Desailly, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Desailly includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mareeba Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very 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 Desailly 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. |