Flying Fish Point, 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 Flying Fish Point, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Flying Fish Point |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -17.49538 |
| Longitude | 146.08024 |
| Population | 490 |
| Density | 89.3 /km² |
| Area | 5.5 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1318 km northwest |
Flying Fish Point is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 490. The locality covers an area of 5.5 km², giving a population density of about 89.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1318 km northwest of Brisbane. Flying Fish Point is located at 17.4954°S, 146.0802°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving.
Flying Fish Point is a sliver of land reaching into the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea, a place where the land yields gracefully to the ocean's embrace. It lies 210.9 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 338°T), and is situated 6.3 km north-east of East Innisfail. The air here, thick with the scent of salt and the distant perfume of frangipani, hums with a quiet energy, a gentle stirring rather than a clamour. Mangrove-lined channels, a labyrinth of brackish veins, snake inland, their roots a tangled, verdant calligraphy against the mudflats that shimmer with an iridescent sheen at low tide. Beyond these watery arteries, the landscape unfurls into swathes of sugarcane, their emerald stalks whispering in the constant breeze, a verdant carpet stretching towards the distant, hazy blue of the Atherton Tablelands. The beaches, often a soft blush of pink sand, are fringed with coconut palms that sway with a languid, tropical grace, their fronds rustling like secrets shared between the wind and the sea.
The history of Flying Fish Point is inextricably linked to the fertile lands that surround it and the bounty of the sea. For generations, the traditional custodians held a deep connection to this coast, their knowledge of its rhythms and resources passed down through countless seasons. Later, the promise of sugar cultivation drew settlers, transforming the landscape into the productive fields seen today, a testament to the enduring allure of this rich soil. The local economy still leans heavily on the cane industry, its harvest a defining rhythm of the year, while the waters teem with a diverse array of marine life, supporting a vibrant fishing community whose catches find their way to local tables and beyond. The presence of the nearby marina hints at a growing tourism sector, a gentle influx of travellers drawn to the natural beauty and the tranquil pace of life that defines Flying Fish Point, a place where the past and present coalesce under the generous Queensland sun.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Flying Fish Point, 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 Flying Fish Point, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Flying Fish Point includes the postcode, telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast 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 Flying Fish Point 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. |