Croydon Shire is located just south of the base of the Gulf of Carpentaria in Far North Queensland. The Shire is approximately 2,200 kilometres by road from the State capital, Brisbane. Encompassing an area of 29,538 square kilometres, Croydon Shire is approximately half the size of Tasmania and offers a unique and beautiful outback experience. Croydon Shire forms part of the Gulf Region.