Hinchinbrook Island
Location: Queensland | Cairns, Coastal Islands, Townsville
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Australia's largest island National Park, Hinchinbrook Island, is separated from the mainland by the deep, narrow, mangrove-fringed Hinchinbrook Channel, scoured from sand and mud by strong tidal currents. Rising to 1121 metres in the centre of the island are the jagged battlements of Mt Bowen, largest in the chain of rugged granite crags forming the backbone of the island's southern half. To the north-west a range of lesser peaks of older volcanic rocks, similar in chemistry but finer grained than the granite, forms an undulating skyline descending to the sandy beach of Hecate Point, 4 km across the channel from Cardwell. The spectacular north face of Mt Bowen drops 1121 m in cliffs and forested scree slopes almost to sea level. From here a narrow, 8 km long strip of sand, stretches north to connect with Capes Sandwich and Richards, where the Wilderness Lodge is sited. The Island is approximately 37.4km. long and 10km. wide. Including the main beach at the resort there are 11 beautiful sandy beaches. You can enjoy absolute seclusion on several of them including North Shepherd, Macushla and South Shepherd. The National Park covers 39,300 hectares. Ramsay Bay your private getaway For the energetic visitor, walking is fairly easy through the light bush sections of the park and with very little luck the walker will observe the abundant bird life for which the island is renowned. There are Herons, Cockatoos, Pheasants, Scrub Hens, Sunbirds and Torres Strait and Wompoo Pigeons. At the very northern end of Orchid Beach access is made to the lookout on Cape Richards, the best vantage point for sunsets, dolphins and the neighbouring islands. To the southern end of the beach a short walk leads to Turtle Bay where most afternoons large sea turtles feed on marine grasses. Be warned, this is not the place to come if you are looking for one of those extreme full on holidays riding jetskis, paraflying, waterskiing and loud nightclubs. But if you want first class accommodation and service in a splendid tropical wilderness then you owe it to yourself to experience Hinchinbrook Island Wilderness Lodge. Some of the facilities and activities available include:
The Bar The Wilderness Lodge bar is open from 10.00am to 12 midnight, offering a wide selection of beers, Australian wines, champagnes, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks. Laundry Laundry facilities are located at the end of the boardwalk. Washing powder is supplied Library Our lending library of novels, books and journals is available for your convenience. Playing cards and other games such as backgammon, chess and scrabble are also available. Meals All meals are served in the main dining room.
Breakfast 7.30am - 9.30am Day Cruises Visiting other parts of the national park. Day Cruises vary depending on tide times and weather conditions, guests are informed in the morning as to the cruise destination. To get to Hinchinbrook Island you will need to catch the Transfer Ferry (Additional Cost).  * Please contact AusHoliday 5 Star for further information, rates and advise on your personalised itinerary. |
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