Hinchinbrook, 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 Hinchinbrook, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Hinchinbrook |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -18.30891 |
| Longitude | 146.24353 |
| Area | 1131.2 km² |
| Elevation | 278 m |
| Postcode | 4849 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1232 km northwest |
Hinchinbrook is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1131.2 km². It sits at an elevation of around 278 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1232 km northwest of Brisbane. Hinchinbrook is located at 18.3089°S, 146.2435°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4849. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Hinchinbrook rises from the coastal plains, a landscape defined by the immense presence of its namesake island, a rugged emerald jewel fringed by mangrove-lined estuaries and protected by the vast, shimmering expanse of the Great Barrier Reef. It lies 121.3 km north-north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 336°T), and is situated 24.4 km east of Cardwell. The air here is thick with the scent of salt and the humid breath of the tropics, a constant reminder of the nearby ocean and the rich, alluvial soils that spill towards it from the hinterland. Sunlight, when it breaks through the pervasive humidity, has a peculiar, diffused quality, painting the world in soft, muted tones, particularly in the late afternoon when the shadows lengthen and the cicadas begin their insistent chorus. The land breathes with a slow, deliberate rhythm, a place where the raw power of nature is always palpable, from the dense rainforest clinging to the island's volcanic peaks to the patient, unhurried flow of the mainland rivers.
The economic lifeblood of Hinchinbrook has long been tied to the bounty of its surrounding waters and the fertility of its river deltas, with sugarcane fields stretching across the flatlands, a testament to generations of cultivation. Fishing fleets, their colourful hulls bobbing in the sheltered harbours, bring in the day's catch, contributing to the local cuisine and the enduring spirit of this coastal community. Historically, this region, known for its abundant natural resources, has always drawn people seeking sustenance and a life lived in close communion with the sea and land. The island itself, a sanctuary of ancient rainforest and a vital habitat for the iconic cassowary, serves as a potent symbol of the wildness that still thrives here, a place that invites contemplation and a deep appreciation for the untamed beauty of the Queensland coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hinchinbrook, 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 Hinchinbrook, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Hinchinbrook includes the postcode (4849), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast Regional), 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 Hinchinbrook 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. |