Mount Peter, 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 Mount Peter, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
| Locality | Mount Peter |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cairns Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.06121 |
| Longitude | 145.73919 |
| Population | 89 |
| Density | 5.0 /km² |
| Area | 17.8 km² |
| Elevation | 42 m |
| Postcode | 4869 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1378 km northwest |
Mount Peter is a locality in the Cairns Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 89. The locality covers an area of 17.8 km², giving a population density of about 5.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 42 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1378 km northwest of Brisbane. Mount Peter is located at 17.0612°S, 145.7392°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4869. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Mount Peter stands as a verdant sentinel overlooking the coastal plains, its slopes cloaked in a dense tapestry of rainforest and eucalyptus that hums with the unseen life of the tropics. It lies 269.6 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 5.1 km south of Edmonton. The air here carries a damp, sweet perfume of decaying leaves and blooming ginger, a constant reminder of the fertile soil that nourishes this vibrant landscape. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting mosaics on the forest floor, illuminating ferns unfurling like ancient scrolls and the glossy leaves of countless trees. The terrain itself is a study in contrasts, from the gentle rise of its lower reaches, where the land begins to breathe easier after the humid embrace of the coast, to the steeper, more rugged inclines that speak of a deeper, older geological story.
The economic pulse of Mount Peter has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding land, a legacy evident in the fading scars of old sugarcane fields and the enduring presence of cattle grazing on cleared hillsides. This region, where the rainforest meets the fertile coastal plain, has historically drawn sustenance from its rich soil, supporting generations of farmers and graziers. Beyond agriculture, the natural beauty of Mount Peter itself has become a significant drawcard, attracting travellers seeking the cool, damp air and the chorus of unseen birds that echo through the ancient trees. The local character is one of quiet resilience, shaped by the ebb and flow of tropical seasons and the enduring connection to the land, a spirit that imbues Mount Peter with a unique sense of place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Peter, 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 Mount Peter, in the Cairns Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Peter includes the postcode (4869), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cairns 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 Mount Peter 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. |