Welcome To Heavenly Hinchinbrook

Nestled just 115 kilometres north of Townsville, Ingham may not be the first name on a Queensland travel itinerary, but those who do stop are often surprised at how hard it is to leave.

The journey there sets the tone. Driving north, the Bruce Highway curves through lush cane fields and flirts with the edges of UNESCO-listed rainforests. Just past the iconic Mango Man at Frosty Mango—a roadside pit stop known for its outlandish fruit ice creams (black sapote that tastes like chocolate pudding? Yes, please)—you arrive in a town that feels like a warm invitation to slow down and stay a while.

More than just a stop along the highway, Ingham is a soulful detour into North Queensland’s cultural heart. Ingham isn’t flashy. It doesn’t try to be. But what it offers is something quite rare: a sense of place that lingers long after the journey ends. This is a region built for postcards and bucket lists with the highest single drop waterfall Wallaman Falls at 268 metres and the Lucinda Jetty, the longest service jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, stretching a staggering 5.76 kilometres out to sea.

Love to fish? You’re in the right place. Cast a line from the pristine beaches along the Hinchinbrook coastline, the Lucinda and Dungeness jetties, or venture into the freshwater reaches of the Herbert River Gorge.

Chase barramundi through the winding Hinchinbrook Channel, or head offshore for bluewater and reef fishing on the Great Barrier Reef. Coveted the world over, Hinchinbrook offers some of the best fishing experiences set amongst picture-postcard scenery. For the adventurers, Lucinda is your gateway to the World Heritage listed Hinchinbrook Island. Take on the legendary Thorsborne Trail, considered one of the world’s best multi-day hikes, for unspoiled beauty and true wilderness immersion.

With a wealth of natural wonders, the Hinchinbrook region is the perfect place to reset your mind, body, and soul. Whether you’re rolling in with a caravan, camper, motorhome or just a tent and a sense of adventure, there’s a camping spot waiting for you. Prefer a few more creature comforts? Ingham and surrounds offer a wide range of stays, from comfy motels and stylish apartments to holiday homes, B&Bs, and classic hotels—whatever your travel style. It’s your adventure.

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