Hurricane, Queensland
Hurricane is a locality in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia.[1] It contains a number of cattle stations, including Hurricane and Karma Waters.[2] The entry gate to Hurricane station homestead is 195 kilometres (121 mi) north-west of Cairns via the Captain Cook Highway, Kennedy Highway, Mulligan Highway and Hurricane Road.
Hurricane Queensland | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 16.5216°S 144.6152°E | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 4871 | ||||||||||||||
Area | 1,112.6 km2 (429.6 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 195 km (121 mi) NW of Cairns | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Shire of Mareeba | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Cook | ||||||||||||||
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Geography
Hurricane is located west of Mount Carbine and the Mulligan Highway, and is on the Mitchell River, which flows through the eastern section and then forms the south-western boundary.[3] The Hodgkinson River, a tributary of the Mitchell, also flows through the eastern section. The St George River, also a tributary of the Mitchell, flows through the northern section and forms part of the north-western boundary. Much of the land in Hurricane consists of shaly or greywacke ridges.[4]
Attractions
Karma Waters station provides a bush camping experience for a limited number of guests.[5]
References
- "Hurricane - locality in Shire of Mareeba (entry 48675)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- "Karma Waters Station - Adjoining properties". Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- Google (10 March 2019). "Hurricane, Queensland" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- "Karma Waters Station - Location". Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- "Karma Waters Station - Camping". Retrieved 10 March 2019.