Mowbray
QLD 4877 • Queensland
About Mowbray
Mowbray is a rural locality in the Douglas Shire of Far North Queensland, located approximately 15 kilometres north of Port Douglas and 75 kilometres north of Cairns. With a population of 362 at the 2021 census across 77.5 square kilometres, it sits in the lush tropical lowlands between the Daintree Rainforest and the Coral Sea coast. The area features sugar cane fields, tropical fruit farms, and pockets of remnant rainforest.
Mowbray offers a tropical rural lifestyle in one of Australia's most spectacular natural settings, between the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree World Heritage rainforest. Residents enjoy proximity to Port Douglas's tourism amenities, Four Mile Beach, and the Mossman Gorge. The locality attracts those working in the tourism and agricultural industries, as well as lifestyle seekers drawn to the relaxed tropical pace and stunning natural beauty of Far North Queensland.
Mowbray falls under postcode 4877 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cook electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Trans North — Port Douglas to Cairns 1 hour to Cairns
Commute to Port Douglas
🛣️ Port Douglas is the nearest town. Cairns is about 1 hour south. Mossman is 10 min north.
No local shops or footpaths. Rural tropical locality requiring a car for all services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Endeavour Street