Midge Point, 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 Midge Point, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Midge Point |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -20.65663 |
| Longitude | 148.68924 |
| Area | 29.9 km² |
| Postcode | 4799 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 876 km north-northwest |
Midge Point is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 29.9 km². It lies approximately 876 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Midge Point is located at 20.6566°S, 148.6892°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4799. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Midge Point breathes the salty air of Queensland's coast, a place where the emerald of the sugarcane fields surrenders to the sapphire of the Coral Sea. It lies 74.7 km north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 316°T), and is situated 12.0 km east-north-east of Bloomsbury. The land here is a gentle slope towards the water, punctuated by the rustle of palm fronds and the distant cry of seabirds. Sunlight, often a fierce, bright affair, softens as it spills across the cultivated plains in the late afternoon, painting the stubble of harvested cane in hues of faded gold. The character of Midge Point is one of quiet resilience, a place that has weathered the tropical storms and basked in the humid embrace of the tropics for generations.
Historically, Midge Point's identity is intrinsically linked to the rich volcanic soils that have long supported its primary industry: sugarcane cultivation. The legacy of this crop is visible in the broad, flat expanses of green that stretch inland, a testament to the enduring labour of those who have worked this land. While the rhythm of the crushing season once dictated the pace of life, the local economy has broadened to encompass a growing tourism sector, drawn by the proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the tranquil coastal lifestyle. Fishing remains a vital thread in the community's fabric, with small boats bobbing in the sheltered waters, a quiet promise of sustenance from the abundant sea. The air here carries the faint scent of blossoms from the surrounding cane farms, a subtle perfume that mingles with the ever-present tang of salt.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Midge Point, 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 Midge Point, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Midge Point includes the postcode (4799), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay 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 Midge Point 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. |