Mossman, Queensland

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Mossman
Queensland

Population: 1695 (2001 Census)
Postcode: 4873
Elevation: m (13 ft)
Location:
LGA: Cairns Regional Council
State District: Cook
Federal Division: Leichhardt
Mean Max Temp Mean Min Temp Rainfall
27.9 °C
82 °F
20.6 °C
69 °F
2,013.2 mm
79.3 in

For the collection of Horsedrawn Carriages see Mossman Collection

Mossman is a town of 1700 people in Far North Queensland, Australia, on the Mossman River. Originally known as Mosman — the name was changed to avoid confusion with the Sydney suburb of Mosman — it is located on the Captain Cook Highway 75 km north of the regional city of Cairns. Mossman Gorge, a popular attraction within Daintree National Park, is located west of town. Sugar cane farming is an important aspect of the local economy, with Mossman Central Mill, the only sugar mill in the district, processing the cane before sending it to Cairns for shipping domestically and internationally.

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Coordinates: 16°27′S, 145°22′E

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