Edward River, 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 Edward River, in the Cook Shire local government area.
| Locality | Edward River |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cook Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -14.94504 |
| Longitude | 142.40962 |
| Area | 5935.3 km² |
| Postcode | 4892 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1773 km northwest |
Edward River is a locality in the Cook Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 5935.3 km². It lies approximately 1773 km northwest of Brisbane. Edward River is located at 14.9450°S, 142.4096°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4892. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Edward River winds through a landscape of sun-baked earth and hardy scrub, a ribbon of life under a vast, cerulean sky. It lies 666.5 km north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 316°T), and is situated 73.5 km east-north-east of Kowanyama. The terrain here is a study in resilience, a dry, undulating country where ancient geological forces have shaped the contours of the land. Scrubby acacia and eucalypts dot the horizon, their muted greens and greys a stark contrast to the ochre dust that settles on everything. The air itself carries a dry, whispering quality, a constant reminder of the sun's relentless dominion. The river, when it flows, is a vital artery, its banks a haven for tenacious wildlife and the occasional cluster of hardy homesteads. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, dramatic shadows, painting the land in shades of burnished gold and deep umber.
The history of Edward River is intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of its waterways and the enduring spirit of its people. For millennia, this land has been home to Indigenous custodians, whose connection to country is etched into the very landscape. European settlement, driven by the promise of grazing land, began to leave its mark, transforming pockets of the wilderness into productive pastoral holdings. The economy of Edward River remains largely centred on sheep and cattle grazing, a testament to the land's capacity, however demanding, to sustain life. Occasionally, small-scale mining operations have punctuated the quiet industry, tapping into the mineral wealth hidden beneath the surface. The pace of life in Edward River is dictated by the seasons and the land, an unhurried rhythm that values hard work and neighbourly connection above all else.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Edward River, 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 Edward River, in the Cook Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Edward River includes the postcode (4892), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cook 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 Edward River 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. |