Flametree, 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 Flametree, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
| Locality | Flametree |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Whitsunday Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -20.26813 |
| Longitude | 148.75 |
| Population | 234 |
| Density | 83.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 4802 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 911 km north-northwest |
Flametree is a locality in the Whitsunday Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 234. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 83.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 911 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Flametree is located at 20.2681°S, 148.7500°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4802. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Flametree breathes the humid, salt-laced air of Queensland's tropical coast. It lies 107.3 km north-north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 6.1 km east-north-east of Cannonvale. The land here undulates gently, a mosaic of emerald pastures giving way to the deeper greens of eucalypt forest that climbs towards the hazy, distant ridgelines. Wide, clear skies dominate, often painted with the soft blush of dawn or the fiery hues of sunset, casting a warm glow over the scattered homesteads and the occasional shimmer of corrugated iron roofs. The air itself feels alive, a tangible presence carrying the scent of blooming frangipani and the faint, ever-present murmur of the sea.
Flametree’s history is tied to the fertile coastal plains, where early settlers sought to harness the rich soil for agriculture. While tourism now plays a significant role, drawing travellers to its neighbouring beaches and the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, the legacy of farming remains. Cattle graze contentedly in paddocks that stretch towards the horizon, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the land. Occasionally, the quiet hum of the countryside is punctuated by the distant rumble of a truck, a reminder of the vital transport links that connect Flametree to the wider world and sustain its local economy. The sun here possesses a particular warmth, a golden weight that settles on the shoulders and encourages a slower, more considered pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Flametree, 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 Flametree, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Flametree includes the postcode (4802), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Whitsunday Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional 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 Flametree 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. |