Hinchinbrook Island

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Hinchinbrook Island Description

39,000 ha.

Hinchinbrook Island is the largest island off the Queensland coast and the largest island national park in the world. It is separated from the mainland only by the narrow but deep mangrove-fringed Hinchinbrook Channel. Cook, sailing this way in 1770, did not realize that he was passing an island.

The island extends for 34km from north to south, with Mount Bowen (1121m) as its highest peak. It is an island of sandy beaches, partly unexplored wilderness, dense rain forest of milky pine and palm fig trees, and mangrove swamps.

This is an island for nature lovers. There is little in the way of entertainment but plenty of scope for walking and water sports. There is a very rewarding walk (30km) along the coast

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Hobbies & Activities category: Swimming & water activities; Hiking opportunity; National park; Region with significant interests

Address

Tourism Tropical North Queensland
Box 865
Cairns, QLD 4870
Australia

http://www.tropicalaustralia.com.au

Tips

Best time to visit: winter and spring. There are day trips from Cardwell to the north end of the island (resort complex) and from Lucinda to the south end (George Point, end of coastal walk). On the outer side of the island, facing the ocean, access for boats is difficult.
Bush camping is possible, permit required, obtainable from QNPWS in Cardwell.

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