Foreshores, 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 Foreshores, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
| Locality | Foreshores |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Gladstone Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -24.08851 |
| Longitude | 151.50276 |
| Population | 135 |
| Density | 0.6 /km² |
| Area | 236.8 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 4678 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 406 km north-northwest |
Foreshores is a locality in the Gladstone Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 135. The locality covers an area of 236.8 km², giving a population density of about 0.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 406 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Foreshores is located at 24.0885°S, 151.5028°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4678. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Foreshores unfolds as a broad, sun-kissed expanse where the land gently surrenders to the embrace of the sea. It lies 128.2 km south-east of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 128°T), and is situated 16.4 km south-east of Tannum Sands. The air here carries the briny tang of the ocean, a constant companion that whispers through the sparse, hardy vegetation clinging to the sandy soil. Low-lying dunes ripple outwards, their scrubby crowns catching the persistent coastal breeze, while further inland, the terrain rises subtly, offering glimpses of the shimmering blue horizon. The light at dusk paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, dancing shadows across the open ground, a quiet beauty that settles over the landscape like a warm blanket.
This stretch of coast has long been a place of passage and sustenance, its history etched in the shifting sands and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the bounty of these waters has sustained local livelihoods, with fishing fleets heading out from the sheltered harbour, their catches forming the backbone of Foreshores' economy. The close proximity to larger industrial centres means a steady flow of goods and travellers, yet Foreshores retains a character all its own, a place where the pace of life is dictated by the tides and the sun. A distinctive feature is the expansive parkland that borders the waterfront, a vibrant hub for locals and a welcoming sight for any traveller seeking the simple pleasures of a coastal breeze and the endless murmur of the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Foreshores, 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 Foreshores, in the Gladstone Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Foreshores includes the postcode (4678), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Gladstone 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 Foreshores 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. |