Z Experimental Station

Z Experimental Station was a radio facility in Cairns that specialized in monitoring and intercepting radio signals across the Pacific. The installation used its northern Queensland location to capture transmissions from a wide geographical area for analysis and intelligence purposes.

The station was established in 1942 as a joint facility between Australian intelligence services and allied organizations. It coordinated surveillance activities during the Second World War across the Pacific region.

The facility contributed to regional security by training Indonesian operatives and coordinating operations with multiple intelligence organizations across the Pacific region.

The station's location on elevated ground in Cairns offered optimal conditions for radio reception and signal transmission. Visitors should know that the facility is in a restricted area and access may be limited.

The station was involved in testing specialized military watercraft that later became widely used in Pacific operations. This experimental equipment program made it a significant development center during the war.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -16.93580,145.73860

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:46