Hinchinbrook Island National Park, QLD

Delve into the wild paradise of this spectacular wilderness island. Explore the park by hiking the challenging and world-renowned Thorsborne Trail; fish the famous Hinchinbrook Channel and Missionary Bay; kayak from one perfect beach to the next; or by simply enjoy a day visit to one of the many picnic areas and secluded beaches.

The cloud-covered mountain spine of the island is cloaked in fragile heath, and patches of lush rainforest and fragrant eucalypt woodlands descend to mangrove-fringed channels. The coastline is adorned with sweeping bays that meet golden beaches and rocky headlands. Rugged mountain streams and thunderous waterfalls dot the landscape and the waters surrounding the island are rich with colourful fringing reefs and lush seagrass beds.

Camping areas dot island's coastline. Choose from an open grassy area overlooking the channel or a secluded beach-side spot with ocean aspects and uninterrupted sunrise views.

The Bandjin and Girramay people, work closely with QPWS to make decisions about the management of their ancestral country known as Munamudanamy. QPWS Rangers also work in partnership with the Girringun Rangers to manage the national and surrounding marine parks of Munamudanamy.