Oak Beach, 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 Oak Beach, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
| Locality | Oak Beach |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Douglas Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -16.58613 |
| Longitude | 145.52345 |
| Population | 275 |
| Density | 40.0 /km² |
| Area | 6.9 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1435 km northwest |
Oak Beach is a locality in the Douglas Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 275. The locality covers an area of 6.9 km², giving a population density of about 40.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1435 km northwest of Brisbane. Oak Beach is located at 16.5861°S, 145.5234°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving.
Oak Beach unfurls along a stretch of Queensland coast where the rainforest, a vibrant, emerald cloak, tumbles down steep inclines to meet the sapphire embrace of the Coral Sea. It lies 327.2 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 335°T), and is situated 11.5 km south-south-east of Port Douglas. The air here is thick with the scent of frangipani and the lingering salt spray, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Here, the sand, fine and pale as powdered bone, is often patterned by the delicate tracings of sea creatures and the retreating tide. Palm fronds, like elegant dancers, sway rhythmically in the warm breeze, their shadows shifting and elongating across the sun-drenched earth. The landscape feels ancient and alive, a place where the raw power of nature is softened by the gentle caress of tropical warmth.
This secluded bay, Oak Beach, carries the quiet weight of its past, a place shaped by the whispers of early settlers and the enduring presence of the traditional custodians. For generations, the bounty of the sea provided sustenance, a tradition still evident in the small fishing boats that occasionally dot the horizon. The local economy, while modest, is deeply entwined with the natural beauty of the region, drawing travellers and artists alike to its tranquil shores. Beyond the immediate coastline, the dense rainforest conceals hidden waterfalls and ancient trees, a verdant labyrinth that beckons exploration. The distinctive character of Oak Beach lies in this harmonious marriage of lush, tropical wilderness and the soothing rhythm of the ocean, a place where time seems to stretch and slow, allowing the soul to breathe.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oak Beach, 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 Oak Beach, in the Douglas Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Oak Beach 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 Oak Beach 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. |