Musgrave

Musgrave is a civil parish within the Shire of Cook local government area in remote northern Queensland. The region is accessed by the Peninsula Development Road and features sparse settlement with limited central facilities.

The settlement developed around a telegraph station that was part of Queensland's early communication network. This facility later evolved into a roadhouse, which continues to serve as the main landmark in the area.

The area holds connections to the Yetteneru people, who have long inhabited these lands and shaped the eastern parts of the region. These ties remain woven into the local identity and landscape.

The location is accessible by car via the Peninsula Development Road, making it a convenient stop for travelers passing through. Visitors should be aware that the area is remote with limited services nearby.

The former telegraph station was repurposed into a functioning roadhouse that still serves travelers with basic supplies today. This transformation shows how Australia's old communication posts became vital rest stops for modern journeys.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -14.78077,143.50372

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08