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Hinchinbrook Area Attractions
Hinchinbrook Area Attractions Directory : Natural Attractions
Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest
In the scenic Herbert River Valley, Abergowrie State Forest contains tropical rainforest, open eucalypt forest and exotic pine plantations adjacent to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Camp beside the river or choose from short walks, swimming, birdwatching, or just relax and enjoy the peace and tranquility that the forest has to offer. The sizeable open areas cater for large groups, making it a popular destination for school groups during the week. Book camping well in advance for holiday pe...Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest
Ingham
Buujan Quiinbiira Walk (Wet Tropics Great Walk)
Buujan Quiinbiira walk, Girringun National Park (Wallaman Falls section). The Buujan Quiinbiira (Boo-jun quin bee-rr-ar) walk starts at Wallaman Falls and winds its way through open forests and past palm-filled gullies before crossing the Herbert River to reach the Yamanie pick-up point. Day 1—Wallaman Falls to Pack Trail camp site (23.3 kilometres) From Wallaman Falls, follow an old forestry track through a range of landscapes including she-oak dominated country, open forest and rainforest. O...Buujan Quiinbiira Walk (Wet Tropics Great Walk)
Ingham
Cloudy Creek Walk, Paluma Range National Park
Cloudy Creek walk, Paluma Range National Park - Learn about the local plants, animals and the area's colourful history on this walk through the rainforest to Cloudy Creek. From the car park, a 150 metre track leads you to McClellands lookout with extensive views of Halifax Bay and the Palm Islands. Follow the track past the lookout for 200 metres and take the left-hand track at the signposted junction.The track then leads to a series of small waterfalls along Cloudy Creek. Some sections of thi...Cloudy Creek Walk, Paluma Range National Park
Ingham
Djagany (Goanna) Walk, Wet Tropics Great Walk
Djagany (goanna) walk, Wet Tropics Great Walk. Starting at Wallaman Falls in Girringun National Park, the Djagany (Jar-gar-nee) walk follows an old forestry track through she-oaks, open forest and rainforest. Cool, tranquil creek crossings provide a welcome respite from the heat on your way to the Henrietta gate pick-up point. Day 1—Wallaman Falls to Pack Trail camp site (23.3 kilometres) From Wallaman Falls, follow an old forestry track through a range of landscapes including she-oak dominat...Djagany (Goanna) Walk, Wet Tropics Great Walk
Ingham
Gugigugi (Butterfly) Walk, Wet Tropics Great Walk
Gugigugi (butterfly) walk, Wet Tropics Great Walk. The Gugigugi (Goo-ji-goo-ji) walk starts at the Henrietta gate pick-up point travelling through open forest and lush creek crossings. This walk crosses the Herbert River before reaching the Yamanie pick-up point. Day 1—Henrietta gate pick-up point to Stony Creek camp site From Henrietta gate pick-up point walk 5.2 kilometres to Lemon Tree Gully, aptly names for the lemon tree that still bears fruit. After passing through the gully, walk a fur...Gugigugi (Butterfly) Walk, Wet Tropics Great Walk
Ingham
Jourama Falls Track, Paluma Range National Park
Jourama Falls track, Paluma Range National Park Grade: moderate. Distance: three kilometres return. Time: allow 1 hour walking time. The track to Jourama Falls lookout starts at the end of the road, 700 metres past the main camping area. A pleasant walk through open woodland leads you to a creek crossing. At the signposted junction, about 100 metres beyond the creek crossing, continue to the lookout or visit the creek further upstream. The 600 metre track to the lookout is all uphill but you wi...Jourama Falls Track, Paluma Range National Park
Ingham
Jourama Falls, Paluma Range National Park
Jourama Falls, Paluma Range National Park offers beautiful spots to relax, camp, walk and enjoy watching birds, butterflies and other native wildlife. The buff-breasted paradise-kingfisher migrates from Papua New Guinea and may be seen along the rainforest-lined creek between October and April. The open forest beyond the creek is home to the endangered mahogany glider. Camp at the popular Jourama Falls camping area or take a stroll along the one and a half kilometre track to view the falls, cree...Jourama Falls, Paluma Range National Park
Ingham
Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island National Park
Hinchinbrook Island is a rugged, outstanding feature of the north Queensland coast between Townsville and Cairns. Its cloud-covered mountains, reaching 1,000 metres, support fragile heath vegetation. Patches of lush rainforest and extensive eucalypt forest descend to a mangrove-fringed channel in the west with sweeping bays and rocky headlands along the east coast. Protected since 1932, Hinchinbrook is one of Australia's largest island national parks (39,900 ha). The island is within the Great B...Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island National Park
Hinchinbrook
Tyto Wetlands
Tyto Wetlands is a unique 90-hectare natural wetland site that is home to over 230 species of birds and numerous tropical plant species in addition to such native Australian wildlife creatures as the wallaby. Located just 500 metres from the township of Ingham and situated just a few hundred metres off the Bruce Highway down Cooper Street, Tyto Wetlands is a carefully preserved natural environment that integrates lagoons, walking tracks and native flora. Experience the natural beauty and tran...Tyto Wetlands
Ingham
Wallaman Falls, Girringun National Park
Wallaman Falls, Girringun National Park is part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, boasting the highest, permanent, single-drop waterfall in Australia. Open forest dominates the ridge tops. Rainforest lines the gullies and creeks. The area is home to endangered cassowaries and musky rat-kangaroos. Stroll 800 metres along the banks of Stony Creek on the Banggurru walk, and learn about the rainforest. To enjoy a closer look at the falls, take the 3.2 kilometre Djyinda walk into the gorge. Exp...Wallaman Falls, Girringun National Park
Ingham