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| Locality | Hudson |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.52469 |
| Longitude | 146.00065 |
| Population | 234 |
| Density | 106.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 4860 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1320 km northwest |
Hudson is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 234. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 106.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1320 km northwest of Brisbane. Hudson is located at 17.5247°S, 146.0007°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4860. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Hudson rests on the coastal plain, a place where the vibrant green of the tropics surrenders to the ochre of the earth. It lies 211.2 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 336°T), and is situated 3.8 km west-north-west of East Innisfail. The air here carries the humid breath of the rainforest, a constant, almost tangible presence that clings to everything, softening the sharp edges of the landscape. To the west, the Atherton Tablelands rise, a distant, hazy blue wall against the sky, while to the east, the Great Barrier Reef whispers its ancient secrets across the shallow waters of the Coral Sea. The land itself is a study in contrasts: fertile pockets of rich volcanic soil give way to drier, scrubbier country, a mosaic of textures and colours painted by the equatorial sun.
This is a region shaped by both the bounty of the sea and the enduring spirit of those who have sought their fortune here. For generations, the local economy has been tied to the fertile lands, with sugarcane fields stretching towards the horizon, their bright green stalks a testament to the region's agricultural prowess. The gentle clang of machinery from nearby processing mills often punctuates the otherwise quiet hum of life. Historically, the harbour, though modest, has been a vital artery, facilitating trade and offering a livelihood to those who understand the rhythms of the tides. Travellers often remark on the unhurried pace of Hudson, a distinct characteristic that seems to emanate from the very soil, a quiet resilience born from adapting to the powerful embrace of the tropical climate.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Hudson, Queensland. 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 Hudson, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Hudson includes the postcode (4860), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast 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 Hudson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |