Mossman, 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 Mossman, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mossman |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Douglas Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -16.45705 |
| Longitude | 145.37442 |
| Population | 2,084 |
| Density | 172.9 /km² |
| Area | 12.1 km² |
| Elevation | 14 m |
| Postcode | 4873 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1456 km northwest |
Mossman is a locality in the Douglas Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,084. The locality covers an area of 12.1 km², giving a population density of about 172.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 14 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1456 km northwest of Brisbane. Mossman is located at 16.4570°S, 145.3744°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4873. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mossman sits at the cusp of the tropics, a verdant embrace where the rich, red earth yields to the dense, emerald cloak of rainforest. It lies 346.9 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 334°T), and is situated 10.8 km west-north-west of Port Douglas. The Daintree River, a languid artery, threads its way towards the cerulean expanse of the Coral Sea, its banks a riot of mangrove and towering fig trees. Here, the air hangs thick and sweet, scented with the perfume of frangipani and the damp, earthy breath of ancient forests, a stark contrast to the sun-baked plains that lie further inland. The surrounding hills, cloaked in sugarcane and scattered with the vibrant hues of tropical blooms, rise like a rumpled quilt against a sky that shifts from a blinding white at midday to a painter's palette of apricot and rose at dusk.
The legacy of agriculture is deeply etched into the character of Mossman, with sugarcane plantations forming the backbone of its economy for generations, their rhythmic cycles dictating the pulse of the community. This sugar-growing heritage is evident in the imposing mills that punctuate the landscape, their chimneys a quiet testament to the labour and ingenuity that transformed this fertile floodplain. Beyond the cane fields, the fertile soil supports a diverse range of tropical fruits, contributing to Mossman's reputation as a producer of exceptional produce, a bounty that finds its way to local markets and beyond. The proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, a jewel of immeasurable natural wealth, draws travellers from across the globe, seeking the vibrant underwater spectacle that lies just a short journey from the town's welcoming centre, adding a layer of tourism to its enduring agricultural identity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mossman, 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 Mossman, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mossman includes the postcode (4873), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Douglas 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 Mossman 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. |