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Far North Queensland snapshot
Area | 380,000 km² |
Population | 293,000 |
Key city/town | Cairns |
Local government | 25 area |
Overview
Stretching from Cardwell in the south to the Torres Strait in the north, Far North Queensland is a vibrant, tropical region known for its pristine natural environment and thriving economy.
- Key towns and cities – Cairns
- Queensland’s largest region – Covers around 380,000km² (147,000mi²) – slightly larger than Germany
- Tropical gateway – Next door to the pacific and south-east Asia, as well as to the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage-listed rainforests
- Cairns – international tourist destination and centre of excellence for tropical studies and marine industries
- Home to Cairns International Airport, 2 major universities and 9 seaports
- Fertile agricultural land and mineral wealth
- Home to Cape Flattery Silica Mines and Rio Tinto’s Weipa bauxite mines
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural showcase, including the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair
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