Things to do in Hinchinbrook Island

Want the local lowdown on Hinchinbrook? Swing by a Visitor Information Centre and have a yarn with someone who knows this place like the back of their sandy hand.

Strap on the boots and hit the Thorsborne Trail, a 32km beast of a hike that cuts through cloud rainforests, over beaches, and past croc country like it’s nothing. It takes four days, a good pack, and a bigger sense of adventure. The reward? Natural infinity pools, remote campsites all to yourself, and bragging rights that’ll last a lifetime. Just a heads-up: permits sell out months in advance, so plan early or risk missing out.

Prefer your thrills on the water? Kayak Hinchinbrook’s wild coastline, where hidden beaches and fringing reefs are all yours for the paddling. Or go full rockstar and touch down by heli into remote, rarely-fished waters. The kind of places most anglers only dream of. Prefer to keep it grounded? Boat charters from Lucinda or Cardwell will still hook you up with big-name sportfish like barra, jack, and queenfish, with Hinchinbrook’s Jurassic peaks towering in the background.

Not quite ready to rough it? No worries. Scenic flights from Townsville offer a jaw-dropping aerial tour in under 90 minutes, and day trips from the mainland are a great way to dip your toes into island life without packing a tent.