Portland Road is a town in the Shire of Cook, Queensland, Australia.[1] The town is within the locality of Lockhart River.[2]
Portland Road Queensland | |
---|---|
![]() ![]() Portland Road | |
Coordinates | 12.5974°S 143.4111°E / -12.5974; 143.4111 (Portland Road (town centre)) |
Postcode(s) | 4892 |
Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) |
LGA(s) | Shire of Cook |
State electorate(s) | Cook |
Federal division(s) | Leichhardt |
The town takes its name from the Portland Road harbour (12.5947°S 143.4114°E / -12.5947; 143.4114 (Portland Road (harbour))).[1] The harbour, in turn, is named after William Henry Cavendish, Duke of Portland.[3] The name first appears on an 1897 chart published by the British Admiralty.[4]
Towns and localities in the Shire of Cook, Queensland | |
---|---|
| |
Main article: Local government areas of Queensland |