Traditional homelands of the Bandjin and Girramay people, this place is known as Munamudanamy. The island’s cloud-covered mountains support fragile heath vegetation. Rainforest and eucalypt forest descend to a mangrove-lined channel in the west with bays, beaches and rocky headlands along the east coast.
Location
Large mainland island close to the coast between Cardwell and Lucinda.
Park facilities
- No campfires
- Toilets
- Tent camping
- Fishing
- Walking
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![One of the best ways to explore Hinchinbrook Island is by kayak!]()
One of the best ways to explore Hinchinbrook Island is by kayak!
Photo credit: © Steven Nowakowski
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![Walk along the banks of a small, serene creek on The Haven track.]()
Walk along the banks of a small, serene creek on The Haven track.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Camping at Mulligan Bay is easily accessible and offers protection from the weather.]()
Camping at Mulligan Bay is easily accessible and offers protection from the weather.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Nina Bay camping area has stunning mountain views and an uninterrupted ocean horizon.]()
Nina Bay camping area has stunning mountain views and an uninterrupted ocean horizon.
Photo credit: Tamara Vallance © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy the challenge of the rugged Thorsborne Trail.]()
Enjoy the challenge of the rugged Thorsborne Trail.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
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![You'll discover wild sweeping bays, deserted beaches, rainforest and mountains on the Thorsborne Trail.]()
You'll discover wild sweeping bays, deserted beaches, rainforest and mountains on the Thorsborne Trail.
Photo credit: © Steven Nowakowski
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![Look up at Mount Bowen (the tallest mountain on the island) from Little Ramsay Bay.]()
Look up at Mount Bowen (the tallest mountain on the island) from Little Ramsay Bay.
Photo credit: © Andrew Bain
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![At the mouth of South Zoe Creek, the South Zoe Bay camping area is a prime fishing spot.]()
At the mouth of South Zoe Creek, the South Zoe Bay camping area is a prime fishing spot.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Walk in the shadow of the towering mountain range on the Thorsborne Trail.]()
Walk in the shadow of the towering mountain range on the Thorsborne Trail.
Photo credit: © Andrew Bain
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![South Macushla camping and day-use areas are secluded, beach-side locations.]()
South Macushla camping and day-use areas are secluded, beach-side locations.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Enjoy sunrise from the beach at Little Ramsay Bay camping area.]()
Enjoy sunrise from the beach at Little Ramsay Bay camping area.
Photo credit: Tamara Vallance © Queensland Government
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![The famous Zoe Falls is only a 15 minute walk from South Zoe Bay day-use area.]()
The famous Zoe Falls is only a 15 minute walk from South Zoe Bay day-use area.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![Discover the incredible beauty of Hinchinbrook Island on the 32km Thorsborne Trail.]()
Discover the incredible beauty of Hinchinbrook Island on the 32km Thorsborne Trail.
Photo credit: © Ben Blanche
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![Relax in the intimate camping area at Banshee Bay.]()
Relax in the intimate camping area at Banshee Bay.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
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![Camp at Mulligan Falls camping area and enjoy a swim at the beautiful waterfall.]()
Camp at Mulligan Falls camping area and enjoy a swim at the beautiful waterfall.
Photo credit: © Andrew Bain
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![Enjoy the idyllic setting of Sunset Beach camping area.]()
Enjoy the idyllic setting of Sunset Beach camping area.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy breathtaking views while taking a dip at the top of Zoe Falls.]()
Enjoy breathtaking views while taking a dip at the top of Zoe Falls.
Photo credit: Tamara Vallance © Queensland Government
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![Feel a sense of remoteness on the Thorsborne Trail.]()
Feel a sense of remoteness on the Thorsborne Trail.
Photo credit: Tamara Vallance © Queensland Government
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![Photo of the South Zoe Bay camping area]()
Pitch your tent in a shady spot at South Zoe Bay camping area.
Photo credit: Michelle Janssen © Queensland Government
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![Pitch your tent at the secluded Agnes Beach camping area.]()
Pitch your tent at the secluded Agnes Beach camping area.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
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![Banksia Bay camping area is a great hideaway.]()
Banksia Bay camping area is a great hideaway.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Banshee Bay camping area is a great fishing spot.]()
Banshee Bay camping area is a great fishing spot.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
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![Mulligan Bay is easy to get to and has good protection from the weather.]()
Mulligan Bay is easy to get to and has good protection from the weather.
Photo credit: © Queensland Government
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![Enjoy the view from your tent near the beach at North Macushla camping area.]()
Enjoy the view from your tent near the beach at North Macushla camping area.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
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![In the mouth of South Zoe Creek, the South Zoe Bay is a prime spot for avid fishers.]()
In the mouth of South Zoe Creek, the South Zoe Bay is a prime spot for avid fishers.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![South Macushla camping area is shady and secluded, and you can only get there by boat.]()
South Macushla camping area is shady and secluded, and you can only get there by boat.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
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![Don't miss the sunset from South Zoe Bay camping area.]()
Don't miss the sunset from South Zoe Bay camping area.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
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![Sunset Beach camping area is a popular stop over for kayakers.]()
Sunset Beach camping area is a popular stop over for kayakers.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
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![The Haven camping area overlooks Hinchinbrook Channel and has a toilet and a picnic table.]()
The Haven camping area overlooks Hinchinbrook Channel and has a toilet and a picnic table.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
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![Discover the incredible beauty of Hinchinbrook Island on the 32km Thorsborne Trail.]()
Discover the incredible beauty of Hinchinbrook Island on the 32km Thorsborne Trail.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
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![North Macushla day-use area is a shady, secluded, beach-side spot that you can only get to by boat.]()
North Macushla day-use area is a shady, secluded, beach-side spot that you can only get to by boat.
Photo credit: Maxime Coquard © Tourism and Events Queensland
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![South Macushla day-use area is a secluded, beach-side spot.]()
South Macushla day-use area is a secluded, beach-side spot.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
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![You can walk from South Zoe Bay day-use area to the top of Zoe Falls.]()
You can walk from South Zoe Bay day-use area to the top of Zoe Falls.
Photo credit: © Steven Nowakowski
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![You'll find a beach, creek and short walk at The Haven day-use area area.]()
You'll find a beach, creek and short walk at The Haven day-use area area.
Photo credit: Emma Schmidt © Queensland Government
Your golden ticket to Hinchinbrook Island National Park and the Thorsborne Trail
Get your maps ready and your planning shoes on; there’s a new way to book one of the most iconic walks in Australia and plenty that makes the park, the walk, and the wait so worth it.
- Park Alert: Temporary Closure of George Point – Pest Control Program 9–18 December 2025
- Thorsborne Trail seasonal closure 1 January to 28 February 2026
- George Point toilet removed due to erosion 17 September 2024 to 21 October 2026
- Thorsborne Trail 2026 permit release 17 January 2025 to 17 January 2026
- Challenging seasonal hiking conditions 1 October 2025 to 1 April 2026