Te Kowai, Queensland
Te Kowai is a locality in the Mackay Region in Queensland, Australia. Its population at the 2016 Australian census was 218 people.History
The name of the suburb is derived from a former railway station, itself derived from a nearby sugar plantation named after a New Zealand tree, kowhai. The name was shortened and the Māori definite article "Te" added.
A sugar mill was established in the area in 1874 and operated until 1894 when it amalgamated with the Palms Mill.Weather Station
Te Kowai weather station is a weather station at Te Kowai, operated by the Bureau of Meteorology. This weather station does not run on weekends and public holidays.
