Wongaling 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 Wongaling Beach, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | Wongaling Beach |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Cassowary Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -17.89882 |
| Longitude | 146.09693 |
| Population | 1,691 |
| Density | 115.9 /km² |
| Area | 14.6 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 4852 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1279 km northwest |
Wongaling Beach is a locality in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,691. The locality covers an area of 14.6 km², giving a population density of about 115.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1279 km northwest of Brisbane. Wongaling Beach is located at 17.8988°S, 146.0969°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4852. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Wongaling Beach unfolds as a gentle curve of golden sand, kissed by the warm, sapphire waters of the Coral Sea. It lies 169.2 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 333°T), and is situated 3.7 km south of Mission Beach. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt and the sweet, earthy perfume of tropical blooms, a constant reminder of the vibrant life that thrives along this Queensland coast. Behind the wide stretch of beach, a verdant hinterland rises, a dense tapestry of rainforest and palm groves that whispers with the unseen movements of native creatures. The light, especially in the late afternoon, casts a honeyed glow over the landscape, softening the edges of the palm fronds and painting the ocean surface with streaks of rose and amber.
This stretch of coastline, a favoured haunt for travellers seeking sun and solace, has a history woven not just through the shifting sands but also through the resilience of its people. The local economy, once driven by the rich volcanic soils that yield an abundance of tropical fruits, now also welcomes visitors drawn by the allure of the Great Barrier Reef, a world-renowned natural wonder lying just offshore. Wongaling Beach itself serves as a gateway, a place where the terrestrial beauty of the land meets the extraordinary aquatic realm, fostering a laid-back rhythm of life where the day’s biggest decisions often revolve around the tide and the colour of the sky. The nearby waterways, teeming with marine life, hint at an ancient connection to the sea, a heritage respected by those who call this sun-drenched haven home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wongaling 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 Wongaling Beach, in the Cassowary Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Wongaling Beach includes the postcode (4852), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Cassowary Coast 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 Wongaling 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. |