Low Isles, 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 Low Isles, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
| Locality | Low Isles |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Douglas Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -16.38617 |
| Longitude | 145.5654 |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1452 km north-northwest |
Low Isles is a locality in the Douglas Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km². It lies approximately 1452 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Low Isles is located at 16.3862°S, 145.5654°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving.
Low Isles emerges from the turquoise expanse of the Great Barrier Reef like a forgotten emerald. It lies 345.8 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 337°T), and is situated 16.4 km north-east of Port Douglas. Its shores are a delicate fringe of blinding white sand, fringed by a stoic band of pandanus and casuarina trees, their branches reaching out like gnarled fingers against the boundless sky. The air here carries a perpetual hum, a symphony of insect life and the soft whisper of waves, a soundscape as constant as the tide. The coral gardens that surround the islet teem with a vibrant, silent world, a kaleidoscope of colour and movement just beneath the surface, a constant reminder of the living architecture that defines this fragile paradise.
This small coral cay, a beacon for travellers and researchers alike, holds a surprisingly rich history for its diminutive size. Established as a meteorological station in the early 20th century, its lighthouse, a sturdy sentinel against the vast Pacific, has witnessed generations of storms and calm seas, its beam a familiar sweep across the darkening waters. Today, Low Isles thrives on a different kind of sustenance, its economy intrinsically linked to the pristine natural beauty that draws visitors from across the globe. The clear, warm waters are a highway for marine life, and the islet serves as a vital hub for eco-tourism, offering a glimpse into the delicate balance of the reef ecosystem and a profound connection to one of the planet's most extraordinary natural wonders.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Low Isles, 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 Low Isles, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Low Isles includes the postcode, telephone area code (07), and local government area (Douglas Shire). 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 Low Isles 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. |