Hinchinbrook Island & Thorsborne Trail
Hinchinbrook Island
Australia's largest island national park, where the 32 km Thorsborne Trail links wilderness beaches, waterfalls and granite peaks.
Hinchinbrook Island is separated from the mainland by a narrow mangrove channel and is entirely national park. Mount Bowen rises to 1,121 metres, with rainforest, mangroves and long beaches side by side. The best-known route is the Thorsborne Trail, which runs north to south along the east coast for about 32 km, usually taking three to four days and passing natural swimming pools such as Zoe Falls. Only 40 walkers are allowed per day, so book campsites well in advance on the Queensland National Parks website. Those who prefer not to stay overnight can take a boat from Lucinda or Cardwell for day trips to Ramsay Bay or to the northern and southern ends of the island. There are no supplies on the island, so water must be filtered, and watch out for crocodiles and mosquitoes.
Opening hours
Year-round (trail requires campsite reservation)
Nearby sights
- Hinchinbrook Lookout
- Lucinda Jetty
- Taylors Beach
- TYTO Wetlands
- Mungalla Aboriginal Tours
- Cardwell Spa Pool
- Broadwater (Abergowrie State Forest)
- Forrest Beach