Kuranda, 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 Kuranda, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
| Locality | Kuranda |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mareeba Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.83049 |
| Longitude | 145.60968 |
| Population | 3,010 |
| Density | 27.1 /km² |
| Area | 110.9 km² |
| Elevation | 357 m |
| Postcode | 4881 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1407 km northwest |
Kuranda is a locality in the Mareeba Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,010. The locality covers an area of 110.9 km², giving a population density of about 27.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 357 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1407 km northwest of Brisbane. Kuranda is located at 16.8305°S, 145.6097°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4881. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Kuranda clings to the slopes of the Barron Gorge, a verdant embrace of ancient rainforest that hums with the ceaseless energy of the tropics. It lies 298.7 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 13.8 km north-west of Redlynch. The air here, thick and sweet with the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms, carries the murmur of the Barron River below, a silver ribbon threading its way through the emerald depths. Giant ferns unfurl their intricate fronds, reaching towards the dappled sunlight that filters through the dense canopy, while the calls of unseen birds echo like fragments of a forgotten song. The very ground feels alive, a rich, dark loam that supports a riot of life, from the creeping vines that twine around colossal fig trees to the delicate orchids clinging to moss-covered branches. Even the pathways, worn smooth by generations of footsteps, seem to breathe with the forest's enduring spirit, a quiet testament to the raw, untamed beauty that defines this elevated haven.
This celebrated village, a jewel within the Atherton Tablelands, has long drawn travellers seeking its unique charm and natural wonders. Its history is intertwined with the ambition of connecting the rich agricultural lands of the tablelands to the coast, a feat achieved through the construction of the railway, a marvel of engineering that still winds its way through the spectacular gorge, offering breathtaking vistas. The local economy, once heavily reliant on the surrounding dairy farms and timber, has gracefully pivoted towards tourism, with art galleries, craft markets, and wildlife sanctuaries flourishing amidst the rainforest. The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway are not merely transport links but experiences in themselves, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring landscape, a living museum of biodiversity and human ingenuity. The gentle pace of life here, punctuated by the occasional squawk of a cockatoo or the rumble of the train, invites a slower appreciation, a chance to truly connect with the soul of this extraordinary place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kuranda, 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 Kuranda, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Kuranda includes the postcode (4881), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mareeba Shire), 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 Kuranda 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. |