Ravenshoe, 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 Ravenshoe, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
| Locality | Ravenshoe |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Tablelands Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.62031 |
| Longitude | 145.49409 |
| Population | 1,452 |
| Density | 10.4 /km² |
| Area | 139.1 km² |
| Elevation | 909 m |
| Postcode | 4888 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1340 km northwest |
Ravenshoe is a locality in the Tablelands Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,452. The locality covers an area of 139.1 km², giving a population density of about 10.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 909 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1340 km northwest of Brisbane. Ravenshoe is located at 17.6203°S, 145.4941°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4888. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Ravenshoe sits at the southernmost edge of the Atherton Tablelands, a place where the air itself feels different, cooler, carrying the damp scent of eucalypt and rich, turned earth. It lies 227.3 km north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 325°T), and is situated 13.6 km east of Millstream. The landscape here unfolds in a series of gentle rises and dips, cloaked in a dense, verdant tapestry of rainforest and pasture, a far cry from the coastal plains that lie many kilometres to the east. Misty mornings often shroud the surrounding hills, lending a spectral beauty to the rugged terrain before the sun burns through, painting the sky in hues of pale gold and soft lavender. The very character of Ravenshoe is etched in this high-country quiet, a sense of stillness that seems to seep from the ancient trees and the wide, sweeping horizons.
This is a place with a history woven into the fabric of its land, a legacy shaped by pioneering spirit and the bounty of the earth. Ravenshoe’s economy has long been tied to agriculture and grazing, with dairy farms and cattle properties dotting the surrounding countryside, their emerald pastures a testament to the fertile volcanic soils. Once a vital stopover for travellers traversing the range, its strategic position fostered a sense of resilience and self-reliance amongst its inhabitants. While the timber industry once held sway, it has largely given way to a more diverse economic base, with tourism increasingly drawing visitors to explore the nearby national parks and the unique, cool-climate charm of the town itself. The quiet hum of daily life in Ravenshoe is punctuated by the distant lowing of cattle and the occasional rumble of a farm ute, a soundscape that speaks of a deep connection to the land and a steadfast way of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ravenshoe, 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 Ravenshoe, in the Tablelands Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Ravenshoe includes the postcode (4888), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Tablelands 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 Ravenshoe 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. |