Torres Strait, Torres Shire, Queensland
Torres Strait, 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 Torres Strait, in the Torres Shire local government area.
| Locality | Torres Strait |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Torres Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Latitude | -9.26771 |
| Longitude | 142.09777 |
| Area | 328.5 km² |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 2326 km north-northwest |
Torres Strait is a locality in the Torres Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. The locality covers an area of 328.5 km². It lies approximately 2326 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Torres Strait is located at 9.2677°S, 142.0978°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving.
Torres Strait is a vast expanse of sapphire water, a shimmering interlude between two great continents. It lies 1221.5 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 335°T). The islands themselves rise from this blue, some as rugged volcanic cones cloaked in dense, emerald scrub, others as low-lying coral cays ringed by bleached white sand. The air here is thick with the scent of salt and the distant, sweet perfume of frangipani, a constant reminder of the tropics. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent, dramatic clouds, has a molten quality, burnishing the waves to a blinding brilliance and casting long, indigo shadows across the land. The coastline, where it isn't sheer cliff, dissolves into mangrove-choked estuaries and shallow, teeming reefs, a vibrant, breathing borderland.
For millennia, this seascape has been the lifeblood of its inhabitants, a generous provider and a formidable guardian. The traditional custodians, deeply connected to the sea and sky, have navigated these waters for countless generations, their knowledge of currents, tides, and marine life as intricate as the patterns on a coral fan. The economy of Torres Strait today still pivots on the bounty of the ocean, with fishing fleets bringing in their catches of prawns, reef fish, and crayfish to bustling harbours. Beyond the fishing industry, there’s a growing recognition of the islands' unique cultural heritage, drawing travellers who come not just for the pristine beaches and diving, but to experience the distinctive rhythm of life in this remote, sun-kissed corner of Queensland, a place where ancient traditions and modern livelihoods intertwine.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Torres Strait, 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 Torres Strait, in the Torres Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Torres Strait includes the postcode, telephone area code (07), and local government area (Torres 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 Torres Strait 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. |