RTK corrections in Queensland, Australia
RTK Premium delivers network RTK corrections in Queensland, Australia, in GDA2020, epoch 2020.0, over standard NTRIP. The coverage map shows 2+ networks across southeastern Queensland and 1 network across parts of central-eastern Queensland, where a site has no second network to fall back to if that network drops. In a fixed solution it reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically. RTK Premium has no network across western Queensland or northern Queensland today, so check each site on the coverage map, and run the 14-day free trial first.
RTK Premium in Queensland
| Coverage | The coverage map shows networks over about 27% of Queensland's land area: 2+ networks across southeastern Queensland and 1 network across parts of central-eastern Queensland, and no network across western Queensland and northern Queensland; check your site for 1 network or 2+ networks |
|---|---|
| Frame | GDA2020, epoch 2020.0; MGA2020 zones 54, 55 and 56 |
| Accuracy | Under 1.5 cm horizontal, 2.5 cm vertical, in a fixed solution |
| Service level | The 99.9% monthly service level for RTK Premium applies only in Eligible Areas, which need 2+ networks on the coverage map; most of Queensland has no network |
| Trial | 14 days on your own receiver; your account arrives by email within two working hours |
| Price | Priced per device and term. Request pricing |
| Stream | RTCM 3.x over NTRIP; caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101, mountpoint COMMON |
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Correction services in Queensland
Queensland crews choose between the state government's reference station network, the national positioning programme, commercial network RTK, crowd-sourced base stations, satellite-delivered corrections and their own base.
| Type | Typical operator | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| State government reference station network | The state government, which makes real-time correction streams and data from its stations available through the national positioning infrastructure portal. | Coverage near your sites, access terms, whether an availability commitment is published, and support hours. |
| National positioning programme | The national geodetic agency, with an open single-base RTK service and a state-space correction service through a free account. | Distance to the nearest base, whether an availability commitment is published, and support hours. |
| Commercial network RTK | A private provider with stations across several states. | How many correction sources serve your area, the published service level and its remedy, and the term. |
| Crowd-sourced network | Independent owners hosting single base stations. | Distance to the nearest base, station uptime, and how each base was surveyed. |
| Satellite or state-space (PPP-RTK, SSR) | A provider broadcasting an error model without a local base. | Convergence time, accuracy and vertical performance. |
| Your own base | Your crew, on a surveyed point. | The survey of the base point, range, and the time spent setting it up and guarding it. |
Coordinates and heights
RTK Premium delivers GDA2020, epoch 2020.0, on every Queensland connection. Queensland spans MGA2020 zones 54, 55 and 56, the Map Grid of Australia's 6-degree UTM zones on GDA2020, and the state publishes its survey control marks with GDA2020 coordinates, an MGA2020 zone and, where one has been determined, an Australian Height Datum (AHD) height. Convert ellipsoidal heights to AHD with AUSGeoid2020, the national geoid model. GDA94 coordinates sit about 1.8 m south-west of GDA2020, so convert legacy GDA94 data before you compare it with new work. Set the project, the controller and the correction service to the same datum and zone before the job starts.
Setup
- Start the 14-day free trial on this site, or order a subscription. Your account arrives by email within two working hours.
- Enter the caster rtkpremium.xyz, port 2101 and mountpoint COMMON in your controller or receiver, with the username and password from your account.
- Measure a control point you trust before the job starts, and compare the result with its published coordinates in your project's frame.
Industries using precise positioning or RTK corrections in Queensland
Beef cattle: Queensland had 13.5 million beef cattle at 30 June 2025, the largest share of any state and up 0.7% from 2024. Fencing, water points and pasture work on grazing country are laid out from surveyed points, so check western and northern properties on the coverage map first. (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Agriculture: Livestock, 2024-25)
Sorghum and sugarcane: Queensland had the largest sorghum harvest of any state in 2024-25, with 1.6 million tonnes sold, and it accounted for 95 per cent of Australia's sugarcane production, with 2,990 sugarcane businesses. Planting, spraying and harvest on that land depend on a correction that holds pass after pass. (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australian Agriculture: Broadacre Crops, 2024-25)
Construction: Construction work done in Queensland reached A$16,955.9 million in the June quarter of 2026, up 7.9% on a year earlier, in seasonally adjusted chain volume terms. Earthworks, foundations and civil works on those projects are staked and checked against design. (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Construction Work Done, Australia, Preliminary, 2026)
Roads: The Queensland Budget 2026-27 sets out A$55.9 billion for roads and transport, including a jointly funded A$9 billion programme of safety works on the Bruce Highway. Upgrades, resurfacing and widening on those roads are staked and checked against design, so check northern sections on the coverage map first. (Queensland Government, Ministerial Media Statements, 2026)
Questions about RTK in Queensland
Which RTK correction service serves Queensland?
RTK Premium serves southeastern and parts of central-eastern Queensland, Australia, with network RTK in GDA2020, epoch 2020.0. RTK Premium has no network across western Queensland or northern Queensland today, so check each site on the coverage map before you plan a job.
Is there a free RTK network in Queensland?
The state government makes real-time correction streams from its reference stations available through the national positioning infrastructure portal, and the national programme runs an open single-base RTK service that needs a free account. Check coverage near your sites and what each source commits to on availability and support.
How much does RTK cost in Queensland?
Prices depend on the number of devices, the term and the product, and we quote them after a short call. The 14-day trial needs no payment.
Which datum and zone do I use in Queensland?
RTK Premium delivers GDA2020, epoch 2020.0. Project the coordinates into MGA2020 zone 54, 55 or 56 for your site, and convert heights to AHD with AUSGeoid2020.
Does RTK Premium cover western and northern Queensland?
No. The coverage map shows no RTK Premium network across western Queensland or northern Queensland, so plan work there with your own base or another source.
How accurate is RTK in Queensland?
In a fixed solution under good conditions, RTK Premium reaches under 1.5 cm horizontally and 2.5 cm vertically.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. The 14-day free trial runs on your own receiver and needs no payment.
Last updated: 12 November 2026
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