Wujal Wujal, Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire, Queensland
Wujal Wujal, 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 Wujal Wujal, in the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire local government area.
| Locality | Wujal Wujal |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -15.9494 |
| Longitude | 145.31629 |
| Population | 282 |
| Density | 149.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 17 m |
| Postcode | 4895 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1507 km north-northwest |
Wujal Wujal is a locality in the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 282. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 149.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 17 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1507 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Wujal Wujal is located at 15.9494°S, 145.3163°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4895. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Wujal Wujal lies cradled by the ancient rainforests of Far North Queensland, where the land rises steeply from the coastal plain towards the Atherton Tablelands. It lies 400.9 km north-north-west of Townsville City, QLD (from Townsville City, QLD: bearing 336°T), and is situated 56.8 km north of Mossman. Towering eucalyptus trees, their bark a mosaic of grey and white, mingle with the deep greens of ferns and cycads, creating a dense canopy that filters the tropical sun into shafts of dappled light. The air here is thick with the scent of damp earth and flowering blossoms, a humid perfume that clings to the skin. The Bloomfield River, a vital artery of this region, snakes its way through the landscape, its waters a shifting palette of jade and ochre, carrying the whispers of the surrounding country. The terrain is rugged, a testament to the immense geological forces that shaped this corner of Australia, with granite outcrops and volcanic soils contributing to the rich biodiversity.
The story of Wujal Wujal is deeply interwoven with the Kuku Yalanji people, the traditional custodians of this land, whose connection spans millennia. For generations, they have lived in harmony with this environment, drawing sustenance and spiritual meaning from its bounty. The local economy, while small, is intrinsically linked to the natural world, with tourism playing a significant role, drawing visitors to witness the spectacular waterfalls and the unique flora and fauna. The rumble of a passing vehicle on the unsealed road, a rare sound in this secluded place, is often the only interruption to the pervasive quiet, a quiet that allows the subtle sounds of the bush – the call of a kookaburra, the rustle of unseen creatures – to become more pronounced. The spirit of Wujal Wujal resides in this raw, untamed beauty and the enduring cultural heritage that continues to thrive.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wujal Wujal, 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 Wujal Wujal, in the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Wujal Wujal includes the postcode (4895), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of 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 Wujal Wujal 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. |