[1] The locality of Mourilyan Harbour is a coastal area bounded by the Coral Sea on the east and the Moresby River and one of its tributary creeks to the south.

It is primarily used to export raw sugar and molasses but also handles other cargoes such as woodchips and cattle.

[4] In 1872, John Moresby, a naval captain as well as hydrographer and explorer, charted Mourilyan Harbour on a coastal patrol in HMS Basilisk.

The tramway was also used for other purposes, including carrying passengers from the harbour and also tourists wanting to visit the Fishery Falls.

[7] From 1922 to 1924, the Queensland Government's Harbours and Rivers Department built a 416 feet (127 m) wharf with large sheds for sugar storage.

[1] The port is used for the export of sugar and molasses from Innisfail, Babinda, Tully and the Atherton Tableland.

Fish caught there include barramundi, mangrove jacks, giant trevally and queenfish.