Rookwood, 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 Rookwood, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
| Locality | Rookwood |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mareeba Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.01738 |
| Longitude | 144.27599 |
| Area | 1315.8 km² |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1469 km northwest |
Rookwood is a locality in the Mareeba Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 1315.8 km². It lies approximately 1469 km northwest of Brisbane. Rookwood is located at 17.0174°S, 144.2760°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Rookwood unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient erosion of ancient hills, where the earth exhales a dry, mineral scent under a vast, pale sky. It lies 362.1 km north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 314°T), and is situated 42.9 km west-north-west of Chillagoe. The country here is a muted palette of ochre and faded green, the sparse vegetation clinging to slopes that gradually soften into a wide, undulating plain. Gnarled eucalyptus, their bark peeling like sunburnt skin, stand sentinel, their branches reaching out with a weary grace. A stillness often settles, broken only by the rustle of unseen creatures in the dry grasses or the distant bleating of sheep. The air itself feels ancient, carrying the faint, sweet perfume of sun-baked earth and the whisper of a wind that has travelled far.
The story of Rookwood is etched into the very character of its terrain, a narrative of resilience and resourcefulness. For generations, this land has sustained pastoralists who have learned to read the subtle shifts in the seasons, guiding their flocks across the broad acres. This enduring connection to the land is the backbone of Rookwood's economy, a quiet testament to the grit of those who have worked it. While not overtly a tourist hub, the natural beauty here possesses a subtle allure, drawing those who seek solace in wide-open spaces and the unpretentious rhythm of life. The scattered homesteads and weathered fences speak of a history measured not in grand pronouncements, but in the daily acts of tending to the earth, a legacy passed down through families who understand the profound quietude of this sun-drenched corner of the region.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rookwood, 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 Rookwood, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Rookwood includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mareeba Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote 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 Rookwood 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. |