Ellis Beach, 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 Ellis Beach, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Ellis Beach |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -16.72582 |
| Longitude | 145.67218 |
| Population | 172 |
| Density | 12.9 /km² |
| Area | 13.3 km² |
| Elevation | 49 m |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1414 km northwest |
Ellis Beach is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 172. The locality covers an area of 13.3 km², giving a population density of about 12.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 49 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1414 km northwest of Brisbane. Ellis Beach is located at 16.7258°S, 145.6722°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving.
Ellis Beach unfurls itself along a stretch of Queensland coastline where the rainforest whispers to the sea. It lies 306.6 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 337°T), and is situated 7.9 km north-north-west of Trinity Beach. The sand here is a fine, pale gold, often damp and cool underfoot even as the tropical sun climbs high, and it slopes gently towards the impossibly blue waters of the Coral Sea. Behind the beach, a dense wall of green rises steeply, the ancient rainforest a vibrant, breathing presence, its humidity a palpable caress on the skin. This is a place where the wildness of the tropics meets the predictable ebb and flow of the tide, where the air is thick with the scent of salt and damp earth, and the only sounds are the rustle of leaves, the distant cry of a seabird, and the ceaseless murmur of the waves. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a particular softness, a warm, honeyed glow that settles over the landscape and seems to slow the very passage of time.
Though its name might suggest a simple stretch of sand, Ellis Beach carries the quiet imprint of lives lived and journeys taken. For generations, this coastline has been a pathway and a place of sustenance, its rich marine life a constant draw. Today, the local economy is largely shaped by the steady stream of travellers drawn to its natural beauty, their presence a gentle hum against the backdrop of the unchanging sea and forest. Small, unassuming resorts and holiday houses dot the fringe of the beach, their verandahs open to the sea breeze, and the nearby waters offer a playground for fishing and a glimpse into the vibrant underwater world. Ellis Beach, a place of serene beauty, remains a quiet sentinel on this spectacular part of the coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ellis Beach, 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 Ellis Beach, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Ellis Beach 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 Ellis Beach 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. |