Fossilbrook, 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 Fossilbrook, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
| Locality | Fossilbrook |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mareeba Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.85787 |
| Longitude | 144.32788 |
| Area | 473.2 km² |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1391 km northwest |
Fossilbrook is a locality in the Mareeba Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 473.2 km². It lies approximately 1391 km northwest of Brisbane. Fossilbrook is located at 17.8579°S, 144.3279°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Fossilbrook’s dusty ochre earth breathes a quiet resilience under a sky that can shift from a searing, unbroken blue to a bruised, storm-laden grey within hours. It lies 298.7 km west-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 302°T), and is situated 41.7 km north of Mount Surprise. The landscape here is a study in muted tones, of scrubby eucalyptus, its silver-green leaves rustling in the persistent breeze, and hardy wattles that burst into ephemeral yellow blooms after the rains. Low, weathered hills, their slopes etched with the dry courses of ephemeral creeks, embrace the scattered homesteads and sheds. The air itself carries the scent of sun-baked dust and the faint, sweet perfume of native grasses, a fragrance that clings to everything, a gentle reminder of the land’s enduring character.
The story of Fossilbrook is one of slow, steady growth, tied inextricably to the land’s potential and the tenacity of its people. For generations, this country has supported cattle grazing, the wide paddocks stretching towards the horizon, populated by herds that seem to move with the same unhurried grace as the clouds. There's a palpable sense of history in the weathered timber of the old general store, a place where news travels as freely as gossip, and where the rhythm of life has been shaped by the seasons and the demands of the livestock. Though whispers of mineral deposits have surfaced over time, the true wealth of Fossilbrook remains in its quiet, enduring spirit and the deep connection its inhabitants hold for this sun-kissed corner of the Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fossilbrook, 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 Fossilbrook, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Fossilbrook includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mareeba 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 Fossilbrook 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. |