Queensland location profile
Flying Fish Point QLD 4860
Small coastal township at the mouth of the Johnstone River near Innisfail. Known for quiet beachfront living, boating and fishing, and proximity to tropical rainforests and national parks.
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Why families consider Flying Fish Point
Laid-back seaside village attracting families, retirees, and fishing/boating enthusiasts. Employment ties to nearby Innisfail and surrounding agriculture (sugarcane/bananas), with a multicultural community and outdoors-focused lifestyle.
Amenities & services
- Local convenience store and takeaway at Flying Fish Point
- Innisfail Central Shopping Centre
- Coles Innisfail
- Woolworths Innisfail
- Innisfail Hospital (public)
- GP and dental clinics in Innisfail
- Cafes and seafood restaurants in Innisfail CBD
- Innisfail Library (Cassowary Coast Regional Council), Rankin Street, Innisfail
Transport & connectivity
- Innisfail railway station (North Coast line)
- Local bus services to/from Innisfail
- Flying Fish Point Road
- Bruce Highway (via Innisfail)
- Palmerston Highway (to Atherton Tablelands)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Flying Fish Point Beach and foreshore
- Boat ramps on the Johnstone River
- Etty Bay beach (nearby)
- Innisfail Golf Club
- Innisfail Showgrounds and sports ovals
- Ella Bay National Park
- Moresby Range National Park
- Flying Fish Point Foreshore Reserve
- Johnstone River estuary and mangrove areas
Education context
Limited within the suburb; multiple options in nearby Innisfail (e.g., long day care, community kindergarten, OSHC).
- James Cook University (Cairns, Smithfield campus) ~90km north
- CQUniversity Cairns City campus ~90km north