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Science. and Environment of Department

Service, Wildlife and Parks Queensland

2020. Queensland of ©State

Mulligan Falls © Garry Hutcheson (back cover) (back Hutcheson Garry © Falls Mulligan

(front cover); cover); (front Bain Andrew © Bay Ramsay Little

Vallance (background) Vallance

© Qld Govt (above); © Tamara Tamara © (above); Govt Qld ©

Authority (top); Emma Schmidt Schmidt Emma (top); Authority

© Wet Tropics Management Management Tropics Wet ©

ensure your backpack is secured. is backpack your ensure

your camp. Use the pack racks provided— racks pack the Use camp. your

and giant white-tailed rats might explore explore might rats white-tailed giant and

floor. Curious fawn-footed melomys (above) (above) melomys fawn-footed Curious floor.

quandong (top) litter the rainforest the litter (top) quandong

or if these fail call Townsville (on VMR408). (on Townsville call fail these if or The bright blue fruit of native blue native of fruit blue bright The

VMR423) (on Cardwell VMR414), sign (call

Ingham at Coastguard Volunteer Australian

Or use marine radio on VHF channel 16 to call call to 16 channel VHF on radio marine use Or

Never approach, feed or harass crocodiles—stay well away! well crocodiles—stay harass or feed approach, Never •

Mobile phone coverage is unreliable. is coverage phone Mobile attracts crocodiles and endangers lives. endangers and crocodiles attracts

beacon. locator personal your activate

around—this waste fish or scraps food leave Don’t •

and place them in your rubbish. your in them place and

location, try calling Triple Zero (000) and and (000) Zero Triple calling try location,

for a crocodile to visit your camp. your visit to crocodile a for

material, plant and seeds Wrap • On the Thorsborne Trail, remain in your your in remain Trail, Thorsborne the On

Camp as far from the water as possible—make it difficult difficult it possible—make as water the from far as Camp •

new site. site. new In an emergency… an In

Strong rubbish bags. rubbish Strong •

and may forget the potential danger. potential the forget may and

a to moving before clothes

Waterproof pack liner or bag. or liner pack Waterproof • Supervise children closely—they can be easily distracted distracted easily be can closely—they children Supervise •

and gear boat, your from pests

High quality lightweight tent and sleeping gear. sleeping and tent lightweight quality High • Don’t feed fish and other wildlife—keep wildlife wild. wildlife wildlife—keep other and fish feed Don’t • from the water’s edge, especially when fishing. when especially edge, water’s the from

and seeds weeds, soil, Remove •

plus 1–2 days extra emergency supply. emergency extra days 1–2 plus plant material, living or dead. or living material, plant

away and water the of out ambushed—stay be Don’t • While on the island: island: the on While

Hinchinbrook Island is crocodile country. crocodile is Island Hinchinbrook lightweight, and compact is that food Nourishing • remove not Do protected. are animals and plants All •

and gear. gear. and

Toilet paper and hand trowel. hand and paper Toilet • and visual scarring misdirects walkers that follow. that walkers misdirects scarring visual and

Be crocwise crocwise Be

footwear from soil Clean •

Torch or headlamp. or Torch • Stay on the walking tracks—shortcutting causes erosion erosion causes tracks—shortcutting walking the on Stay •

cuffs and velcro. and cuffs

Fuel stove with spare fuel and cooking equipment. cooking and fuel spare with stove Fuel • the soil. the months. warmer the in frequently

pockets, from seeds Remove •

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Map 6 (Innisfail). 6 Map Zoning Park Marine Reef Barrier Great through filters it that so water wash scatter and dishes more but time, any at present be may (‘stingers’)

and check for hidden stowaways. hidden for check and

Trail guide or map, tide timetable for Lucinda, and the the and Lucinda, for timetable tide map, or guide Trail • Use gritty sand and a scourer instead of soap to clean clean to soap of instead scourer a and sand gritty Use jellyfish stinging Dangerous waters. tidal in swim Never •

lizards, toads, rats and mice. Unpack your camping gear gear camping your Unpack mice. and rats toads, lizards,

Insect repellent, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. and sunscreen hat, repellent, Insect • holes. swimming and creeks from 50m least at Wash • tide. half to

of soil, seeds, parts of plants, eggs, insects, spiders, spiders, insects, eggs, plants, of parts seeds, soil, of

from the sun, rain and insects. and rain sun, the from toothpaste and cosmetics. cosmetics. and toothpaste low at creeks tidal cross to Plan rapidly. fall and rise to

qld.gov.au/ParkBrochures at at Check that your boat, clothing, footwear and gear are free free are gear and footwear clothing, boat, your that Check •

yourself protect to clothing and shoes walking Sturdy • Avoid contaminating water with soaps, detergents, detergents, soaps, with water contaminating Avoid • levels creeks causes rain Heavy care. with creeks Cross •

online available also is brochure This Before you visit: visit: you Before

blanket, electrolytes and medications. and electrolytes blanket, waste at least 15cm deep. 15cm least at waste upstream. head points, watering recommended park alerts park

Scan to check check to Scan @QldParks; #QldParks @QldParks;

First-aid kit including compression bandage, space space bandage, compression including kit First-aid • sites, walking tracks and creeks, and use a trowel to bury bury to trowel a use and creeks, and tracks walking sites, at salty or dry are creeks If streams. and creeks

World Heritage islands need your help to be pest-free. pest-free. be to help your need islands Heritage World National Park National

(mobile phone coverage is unreliable). is coverage phone (mobile Where toilets aren’t provided, move well away from camp camp from away well move provided, aren’t toilets Where • freshwater from water Draw using. before water all Treat •

qldnationalparks animals. National parks and our precious Great Barrier Reef Reef Barrier Great precious our and parks National animals.

phone satellite and (PLB) beacon locator Personal • when you leave. you when time. agreed the by them contact to fail you if place in

fungi, transported in soil and mud can kill native plants and and plants native kill can mud and soil in transported fungi, Hinchinbrook Island Island Hinchinbrook

qld.gov.au/Camping

Remember to treat collected water before drinking. before water collected treat to Remember you with items) sanitary and butts cigarette scraps, plan a Have return. you when them contact and person clothing, boats, vehicles and gear. Viruses, bacteria and and bacteria Viruses, gear. and vehicles boats, clothing,

Water containers to hold 4L of water per person, per day. day. per person, per water of 4L hold to containers Water • Pack it in, pack it out. Take all rubbish (including food food (including rubbish all Take out. it pack in, it Pack • responsible a with details hiking or boating your Leave • qld.gov.au/NationalParks qld.gov.au/NationalParks Pest plants and animals can hitch a ride on your footwear, footwear, your on ride a hitch can animals and plants Pest

Thorsborne Trail packlist Trail Thorsborne information Further Venture softly Venture safely Venture Pest-free Be Queensland National Parks National Queensland

Welcome to Day visits You don’t have to hike the Thorsborne Trail to experience Hinchinbrook’s magic. Find a boat or kayak and strand yourself for a day at Hinchinbrook Island National Park a day-use area or enjoy a short walk into this island wilderness. Day-use areas at a glance Delve into the wild paradise of spectacular, World Heritage-listed, Hinchinbrook Island. Rising dramatically from Great Barrier Reef waters, Hinchinbrook’s rugged mountain range and untouched sweeping beaches Day-use area Facilities Description The only day-use area on the Hinchinbrook Channel is a great base for fishing and walking create a superb backdrop for an exhilarating tropical adventure. The Haven 1 The Haven track A . Getting there and getting around Boating, kayaking and fishing This shady spot looking into Missionary Bay is an excellent base for fishing and has access to Hike the challenging, world-renowned Thorsborne Trail, Middens, and the remains of fish traps made from stone, Take a boat from either Cardwell or Dungeness, near Take your own or hire a boat to explore the rich waters South Macushla 2 the North Shepherd Bay B and South Shepherd Bay C walking tracks via North Macushla 3 . fish the famous Hinchinbrook Channel and Missionary Bay, are the enduring reminders that First Nations peoples lived Lucinda—vehicle parking is available near boat ramps. beneath a dramatic skyline of rugged mountain peaks. The only means of getting around the island is on foot or by Fish the famed Hinchinbrook Channel and Missionary Bay A sandy beach backed by rainforest near the northern tip of the island. You can access the North kayak from one perfect beach to the next or simply enjoy a on Hinchinbrook Island for many thousands of years. North Macushla 3 vessel from bay to bay. for some of the best saltwater sportfishing on the tropical Shepherd Bay B and South Shepherd Bay C walking tracks from here. day visit discovering the island’s magic. Today, First Nations peoples continue to care for the island Queensland coast. Green turtles, dolphins and dugongs An idyllic, sheltered spot on Zoe Bay’s expansive beach with beautiful Zoe Falls just a few and work alongside Rangers to preserve its values. Walking the Thorsborne Trail? Local boat charters will drop- 13 often bob up for air and sometimes glide alongside—you’ll South Zoe Bay 12 minutes away. Swimming in the freshwater pool at the base of the falls is a must! off and pick-up at the northern and southern end points of They welcome you to their special place and ask that you never tire of spotting them! the trail. Visit qld.gov.au/ThorsborneTrail for details. On the beach at the southern-most point of the island and easily accessed from Dungeness; this visit with care and respect. George Point 16 is also the southern drop-off/collection point for Thorsborne Trail walkers. Spend a few days paddling transparent waters from beach Camping to beach along Hinchinbrook Island’s idyllic east coast. Wash salty skin under rainforest waterfalls and enjoy If you’re looking for isolation, tropical beaches, forest colourful sunrises from your exclusive sea kayak-only camp Day walks at a glance hideaways and boat-only access, Hinchinbrook is ideal for site on the beach. If you don’t have your own kayak, book Track name Grade Distance Walk time Description those seeking a secluded nature escape. Of the 16 camping a guided tour. Visit queensland.com for information. Follow the circuit from The Haven day-use and camping areas along the 1km circuit 30min areas, some are only for Thorsborne Trail walkers and some The Haven A bank of a serene freshwater creek. only for sea-kayakers. Check what you can do! North Shepherd Walk from Macushla to North Shepherd Bay, then return the way you 3.8km return 1hr Book your camping permit well in advance at The waters adjacent to Hinchinbrook Island National Park are Bay B came. Look for nesting mounds of the orange-footed scrub fowl. From Macushla, walk to the isolated and wind-swept South Shepherd qld.gov.au/Camping in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Great Barrier Reef South Shepherd 7.6km retur n 3hr Bay beach. Return the way you came, do not attempt to walk around the Coast Marine Park. If you’re heading out on the water, Bay C headlands. Camping on the Thorsborne Trail check marine park zoning maps and fishing information 6.6km return Conquer this challenging, unmarked climb to the peak for spectacular The trail is very popular and often fully booked during peak at gbrmpa.qld.gov.au and daf.qld.gov.au/fisheries from Ramsay 3hr Nina Peak 3 views over the wilds of Hinchinbrook and surrounding tropical waters. periods and school holidays. Bay boardwalk Fishing, crabbing and bait collecting is prohibited in When booking, select ‘Thorsborne Trail’. This gives you Channel 9 at Missionary Bay and in all freshwater streams, Stroll from South Zoe Bay day-use area to refresh with a swim at the base Zoe Falls 13 900m return 30min of the falls. A difficult track leads to the top of the falls for a glorious view access to any Thorsborne Trail camping area during your walk lagoons and creeks of the national park. over Zoe Bay. Hinchinbrook Island soothes your soul, leaves you refreshed and wanting more! and means you don’t have to book each area separately. This island paradise has it all—rugged mountains, crystal-clear creeks, enchanting Track and trail classification waterfalls, secluded beaches and fringing reefs. From untouched rainforest to Grade Suits Track description mountaintop heathlands, melaleuca swamps, mangroves and towering eucalypts, Little Ramsay Bay camping area (right); Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. its beauty and diverse wildlife will captivate you. Come and experience the isolated walking the trail (far right); 3 People with bushwalking experience Tracks may have short steep hill sections, when fishing, stand well arough surface and many steps. splendour of Hinchinbrook Island and create your own everlasting memories; back from the water (above). we guarantee you will fall in love with it too! Tamara Vallance © Qld Govt Tracks are very rough,very steep 5 Very experienced bushwalkers (right); © Tamara Vallance and unmarked.

Hinchinbrook Island Park Rangers © Ben Blanche (far right and (above) © Tamara Vallance

Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources. and energy save to paper eco-friendly on Printed © Ben Blanche Ben ©

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Science. and Environment of Department

Service, Wildlife and Parks Queensland

2020. Queensland of ©State

Mulligan Falls © Garry Hutcheson (back cover) (back Hutcheson Garry © Falls Mulligan

(front cover); cover); (front Bain Andrew © Bay Ramsay Little

Vallance (background) Vallance

© Qld Govt (above); © Tamara Tamara © (above); Govt Qld ©

Authority (top); Emma Schmidt Schmidt Emma (top); Authority

© Wet Tropics Management Management Tropics Wet ©

ensure your backpack is secured. is backpack your ensure

your camp. Use the pack racks provided— racks pack the Use camp. your

and giant white-tailed rats might explore explore might rats white-tailed giant and

floor. Curious fawn-footed melomys (above) (above) melomys fawn-footed Curious floor.

quandong (top) litter the rainforest the litter (top) quandong

or if these fail call Townsville (on VMR408). (on Townsville call fail these if or The bright blue fruit of native blue native of fruit blue bright The

VMR423) (on Cardwell VMR414), sign (call

Ingham at Coastguard Volunteer Australian

Or use marine radio on VHF channel 16 to call call to 16 channel VHF on radio marine use Or

Never approach, feed or harass crocodiles—stay well away! well crocodiles—stay harass or feed approach, Never •

Mobile phone coverage is unreliable. is coverage phone Mobile attracts crocodiles and endangers lives. endangers and crocodiles attracts

beacon. locator personal your activate

around—this waste fish or scraps food leave Don’t •

and place them in your rubbish. your in them place and location, try calling Triple Zero (000) and and (000) Zero Triple calling try location, for a crocodile to visit your camp. your visit to crocodile a for

material, plant and seeds Wrap • On the Thorsborne Trail, remain in your your in remain Trail, Thorsborne the On

Camp as far from the water as possible—make it difficult difficult it possible—make as water the from far as Camp •

new site. site. new In an emergency… an In

Strong rubbish bags. rubbish Strong • and may forget the potential danger. potential the forget may and

a to moving before clothes

Waterproof pack liner or bag. or liner pack Waterproof • Supervise children closely—they can be easily distracted distracted easily be can closely—they children Supervise •

and gear boat, your from pests

High quality lightweight tent and sleeping gear. sleeping and tent lightweight quality High • Don’t feed fish and other wildlife—keep wildlife wild. wildlife wildlife—keep other and fish feed Don’t • from the water’s edge, especially when fishing. when especially edge, water’s the from

and seeds weeds, soil, Remove •

plus 1–2 days extra emergency supply. emergency extra days 1–2 plus plant material, living or dead. or living material, plant

away and water the of out ambushed—stay be Don’t • While on the island: island: the on While

Hinchinbrook Island is crocodile country. crocodile is Island Hinchinbrook lightweight, and compact is that food Nourishing • remove not Do protected. are animals and plants All •

and gear. gear. and

Toilet paper and hand trowel. hand and paper Toilet • and visual scarring misdirects walkers that follow. that walkers misdirects scarring visual and

Be crocwise crocwise Be

footwear from soil Clean •

Torch or headlamp. or Torch • Stay on the walking tracks—shortcutting causes erosion erosion causes tracks—shortcutting walking the on Stay •

cuffs and velcro. and cuffs

Fuel stove with spare fuel and cooking equipment. cooking and fuel spare with stove Fuel • the soil. the months. warmer the in frequently

pockets, from seeds Remove •

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Map 6 (Innisfail). 6 Map Zoning Park Marine Reef Barrier Great through filters it that so water wash scatter and dishes more but time, any at present be may (‘stingers’)

and check for hidden stowaways. hidden for check and

Trail guide or map, tide timetable for Lucinda, and the the and Lucinda, for timetable tide map, or guide Trail • Use gritty sand and a scourer instead of soap to clean clean to soap of instead scourer a and sand gritty Use jellyfish stinging Dangerous waters. tidal in swim Never •

lizards, toads, rats and mice. Unpack your camping gear gear camping your Unpack mice. and rats toads, lizards,

Insect repellent, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. and sunscreen hat, repellent, Insect • holes. swimming and creeks from 50m least at Wash • tide. half to

of soil, seeds, parts of plants, eggs, insects, spiders, spiders, insects, eggs, plants, of parts seeds, soil, of

from the sun, rain and insects. and rain sun, the from toothpaste and cosmetics. cosmetics. and toothpaste low at creeks tidal cross to Plan rapidly. fall and rise to

qld.gov.au/ParkBrochures at at Check that your boat, clothing, footwear and gear are free free are gear and footwear clothing, boat, your that Check •

yourself protect to clothing and shoes walking Sturdy • Avoid contaminating water with soaps, detergents, detergents, soaps, with water contaminating Avoid • levels creeks causes rain Heavy care. with creeks Cross •

online available also is brochure This Before you visit: visit: you Before

blanket, electrolytes and medications. and electrolytes blanket, waste at least 15cm deep. 15cm least at waste upstream. head points, watering recommended park alerts park

Scan to check check to Scan @QldParks; #QldParks @QldParks;

First-aid kit including compression bandage, space space bandage, compression including kit First-aid • sites, walking tracks and creeks, and use a trowel to bury bury to trowel a use and creeks, and tracks walking sites, at salty or dry are creeks If streams. and creeks

World Heritage islands need your help to be pest-free. pest-free. be to help your need islands Heritage World National Park National

(mobile phone coverage is unreliable). is coverage phone (mobile Where toilets aren’t provided, move well away from camp camp from away well move provided, aren’t toilets Where • freshwater from water Draw using. before water all Treat •

qldnationalparks animals. National parks and our precious Great Barrier Reef Reef Barrier Great precious our and parks National animals.

phone satellite and (PLB) beacon locator Personal • when you leave. you when time. agreed the by them contact to fail you if place in

fungi, transported in soil and mud can kill native plants and and plants native kill can mud and soil in transported fungi, Hinchinbrook Island Island Hinchinbrook

qld.gov.au/Camping

Remember to treat collected water before drinking. before water collected treat to Remember you with items) sanitary and butts cigarette scraps, plan a Have return. you when them contact and person clothing, boats, vehicles and gear. Viruses, bacteria and and bacteria Viruses, gear. and vehicles boats, clothing,

Water containers to hold 4L of water per person, per day. day. per person, per water of 4L hold to containers Water • Pack it in, pack it out. Take all rubbish (including food food (including rubbish all Take out. it pack in, it Pack • responsible a with details hiking or boating your Leave • qld.gov.au/NationalParks qld.gov.au/NationalParks Pest plants and animals can hitch a ride on your footwear, footwear, your on ride a hitch can animals and plants Pest

Be Pest-free Be packlist Trail Thorsborne information Further Venture softly Venture safely Venture Queensland National Parks National Queensland

Welcome to Day visits You don’t have to hike the Thorsborne Trail to experience Hinchinbrook’s magic. Find a boat or kayak and strand yourself for a day at Hinchinbrook Island National Park a day-use area or enjoy a short walk into this island wilderness. Day-use areas at a glance Delve into the wild paradise of spectacular, World Heritage-listed, Hinchinbrook Island. Rising dramatically from Great Barrier Reef waters, Hinchinbrook’s rugged mountain range and untouched sweeping beaches Day-use area Facilities Description The only day-use area on the Hinchinbrook Channel is a great base for fishing and walking create a superb backdrop for an exhilarating tropical adventure. The Haven 1 The Haven track A . Getting there and getting around Boating, kayaking and fishing This shady spot looking into Missionary Bay is an excellent base for fishing and has access to Hike the challenging, world-renowned Thorsborne Trail, Middens, and the remains of fish traps made from stone, Take a boat from either Cardwell or Dungeness, near Take your own or hire a boat to explore the rich waters South Macushla 2 the North Shepherd Bay B and South Shepherd Bay C walking tracks via North Macushla 3 . fish the famous Hinchinbrook Channel and Missionary Bay, are the enduring reminders that First Nations peoples lived Lucinda—vehicle parking is available near boat ramps. beneath a dramatic skyline of rugged mountain peaks. The only means of getting around the island is on foot or by Fish the famed Hinchinbrook Channel and Missionary Bay A sandy beach backed by rainforest near the northern tip of the island. You can access the North kayak from one perfect beach to the next or simply enjoy a on Hinchinbrook Island for many thousands of years. North Macushla 3 vessel from bay to bay. for some of the best saltwater sportfishing on the tropical Shepherd Bay B and South Shepherd Bay C walking tracks from here. day visit discovering the island’s magic. Today, First Nations peoples continue to care for the island Queensland coast. Green turtles, dolphins and dugongs An idyllic, sheltered spot on Zoe Bay’s expansive beach with beautiful Zoe Falls just a few and work alongside Rangers to preserve its values. Walking the Thorsborne Trail? Local boat charters will drop- 13 often bob up for air and sometimes glide alongside—you’ll South Zoe Bay 12 minutes away. Swimming in the freshwater pool at the base of the falls is a must! off and pick-up at the northern and southern end points of They welcome you to their special place and ask that you never tire of spotting them! the trail. Visit qld.gov.au/ThorsborneTrail for details. On the beach at the southern-most point of the island and easily accessed from Dungeness; this visit with care and respect. George Point 16 is also the southern drop-off/collection point for Thorsborne Trail walkers. Spend a few days paddling transparent waters from beach Camping to beach along Hinchinbrook Island’s idyllic east coast. Wash salty skin under rainforest waterfalls and enjoy If you’re looking for isolation, tropical beaches, forest colourful sunrises from your exclusive sea kayak-only camp Day walks at a glance hideaways and boat-only access, Hinchinbrook is ideal for site on the beach. If you don’t have your own kayak, book Track name Grade Distance Walk time Description those seeking a secluded nature escape. Of the 16 camping a guided tour. Visit queensland.com for information. Follow the circuit from The Haven day-use and camping areas along the 1km circuit 30min areas, some are only for Thorsborne Trail walkers and some The Haven A bank of a serene freshwater creek. only for sea-kayakers. Check what you can do! North Shepherd Walk from Macushla to North Shepherd Bay, then return the way you 3.8km return 1hr Book your camping permit well in advance at The waters adjacent to Hinchinbrook Island National Park are Bay B came. Look for nesting mounds of the orange-footed scrub fowl. From Macushla, walk to the isolated and wind-swept South Shepherd qld.gov.au/Camping in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Great Barrier Reef South Shepherd 7.6km retur n 3hr Bay beach. Return the way you came, do not attempt to walk around the Coast Marine Park. If you’re heading out on the water, Bay C headlands. Camping on the Thorsborne Trail check marine park zoning maps and fishing information 6.6km return Conquer this challenging, unmarked climb to the peak for spectacular The trail is very popular and often fully booked during peak at gbrmpa.qld.gov.au and daf.qld.gov.au/fisheries from Ramsay 3hr Nina Peak 3 views over the wilds of Hinchinbrook and surrounding tropical waters. periods and school holidays. Bay boardwalk Fishing, crabbing and bait collecting is prohibited in When booking, select ‘Thorsborne Trail’. This gives you Channel 9 at Missionary Bay and in all freshwater streams, Stroll from South Zoe Bay day-use area to refresh with a swim at the base Zoe Falls 13 900m return 30min of the falls. A difficult track leads to the top of the falls for a glorious view access to any Thorsborne Trail camping area during your walk lagoons and creeks of the national park. over Zoe Bay. Hinchinbrook Island soothes your soul, leaves you refreshed and wanting more! and means you don’t have to book each area separately. This island paradise has it all—rugged mountains, crystal-clear creeks, enchanting Track and trail classification waterfalls, secluded beaches and fringing reefs. From untouched rainforest to Grade Suits Track description mountaintop heathlands, melaleuca swamps, mangroves and towering eucalypts, Little Ramsay Bay camping area (right); Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. its beauty and diverse wildlife will captivate you. Come and experience the isolated walking the trail (far right); 3 People with bushwalking experience Tracks may have short steep hill sections, when fishing, stand well arough surface and many steps. splendour of Hinchinbrook Island and create your own everlasting memories; back from the water (above). we guarantee you will fall in love with it too! Tamara Vallance © Qld Govt Tracks are very rough,very steep 5 Very experienced bushwalkers (right); © Tamara Vallance and unmarked.

Hinchinbrook Island Park Rangers © Ben Blanche (far right and (above) © Tamara Vallance

Printed on eco-friendly paper to save energy and resources. and energy save to paper eco-friendly on Printed © Ben Blanche Ben ©

2020. April BP2210

Science. and Environment of Department

Service, Wildlife and Parks Queensland

2020. Queensland of ©State

Mulligan Falls © Garry Hutcheson (back cover) (back Hutcheson Garry © Falls Mulligan

(front cover); cover); (front Bain Andrew © Bay Ramsay Little

Vallance (background) Vallance

© Qld Govt (above); © Tamara Tamara © (above); Govt Qld ©

Authority (top); Emma Schmidt Schmidt Emma (top); Authority

© Wet Tropics Management Management Tropics Wet ©

ensure your backpack is secured. is backpack your ensure

your camp. Use the pack racks provided— racks pack the Use camp. your

and giant white-tailed rats might explore explore might rats white-tailed giant and

floor. Curious fawn-footed melomys (above) (above) melomys fawn-footed Curious floor.

quandong (top) litter the rainforest the litter (top) quandong

or if these fail call Townsville (on VMR408). (on Townsville call fail these if or The bright blue fruit of native blue native of fruit blue bright The

VMR423) (on Cardwell VMR414), sign (call

Ingham at Coastguard Volunteer Australian

Or use marine radio on VHF channel 16 to call call to 16 channel VHF on radio marine use Or

Never approach, feed or harass crocodiles—stay well away! well crocodiles—stay harass or feed approach, Never •

Mobile phone coverage is unreliable. is coverage phone Mobile attracts crocodiles and endangers lives. endangers and crocodiles attracts

beacon. locator personal your activate

around—this waste fish or scraps food leave Don’t •

and place them in your rubbish. your in them place and location, try calling Triple Zero (000) and and (000) Zero Triple calling try location, for a crocodile to visit your camp. your visit to crocodile a for

material, plant and seeds Wrap • On the Thorsborne Trail, remain in your your in remain Trail, Thorsborne the On

Camp as far from the water as possible—make it difficult difficult it possible—make as water the from far as Camp •

new site. site. new In an emergency… an In

Strong rubbish bags. rubbish Strong • and may forget the potential danger. potential the forget may and

a to moving before clothes

Waterproof pack liner or bag. or liner pack Waterproof • Supervise children closely—they can be easily distracted distracted easily be can closely—they children Supervise •

and gear boat, your from pests

High quality lightweight tent and sleeping gear. sleeping and tent lightweight quality High • Don’t feed fish and other wildlife—keep wildlife wild. wildlife wildlife—keep other and fish feed Don’t • from the water’s edge, especially when fishing. when especially edge, water’s the from

and seeds weeds, soil, Remove •

plus 1–2 days extra emergency supply. emergency extra days 1–2 plus plant material, living or dead. or living material, plant

away and water the of out ambushed—stay be Don’t • While on the island: island: the on While

Hinchinbrook Island is crocodile country. crocodile is Island Hinchinbrook lightweight, and compact is that food Nourishing • remove not Do protected. are animals and plants All •

and gear. gear. and

Toilet paper and hand trowel. hand and paper Toilet • and visual scarring misdirects walkers that follow. that walkers misdirects scarring visual and

Be crocwise crocwise Be

footwear from soil Clean •

Torch or headlamp. or Torch • Stay on the walking tracks—shortcutting causes erosion erosion causes tracks—shortcutting walking the on Stay •

cuffs and velcro. and cuffs

Fuel stove with spare fuel and cooking equipment. cooking and fuel spare with stove Fuel • the soil. the months. warmer the in frequently

pockets, from seeds Remove •

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Map 6 (Innisfail). 6 Map Zoning Park Marine Reef Barrier Great through filters it that so water wash scatter and dishes more but time, any at present be may (‘stingers’)

and check for hidden stowaways. hidden for check and

Trail guide or map, tide timetable for Lucinda, and the the and Lucinda, for timetable tide map, or guide Trail • Use gritty sand and a scourer instead of soap to clean clean to soap of instead scourer a and sand gritty Use jellyfish stinging Dangerous waters. tidal in swim Never •

lizards, toads, rats and mice. Unpack your camping gear gear camping your Unpack mice. and rats toads, lizards,

Insect repellent, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. and sunscreen hat, repellent, Insect • holes. swimming and creeks from 50m least at Wash • tide. half to

of soil, seeds, parts of plants, eggs, insects, spiders, spiders, insects, eggs, plants, of parts seeds, soil, of

from the sun, rain and insects. and rain sun, the from toothpaste and cosmetics. cosmetics. and toothpaste low at creeks tidal cross to Plan rapidly. fall and rise to

qld.gov.au/ParkBrochures at at Check that your boat, clothing, footwear and gear are free free are gear and footwear clothing, boat, your that Check •

yourself protect to clothing and shoes walking Sturdy • Avoid contaminating water with soaps, detergents, detergents, soaps, with water contaminating Avoid • levels creeks causes rain Heavy care. with creeks Cross •

online available also is brochure This Before you visit: visit: you Before

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Welcome to Day visits You don’t have to hike the Thorsborne Trail to experience Hinchinbrook’s magic. Find a boat or kayak and strand yourself for a day at Hinchinbrook Island National Park a day-use area or enjoy a short walk into this island wilderness. Day-use areas at a glance Delve into the wild paradise of spectacular, World Heritage-listed, Hinchinbrook Island. Rising dramatically from Great Barrier Reef waters, Hinchinbrook’s rugged mountain range and untouched sweeping beaches Day-use area Facilities Description The only day-use area on the Hinchinbrook Channel is a great base for fishing and walking create a superb backdrop for an exhilarating tropical adventure. The Haven 1 The Haven track A . Getting there and getting around Boating, kayaking and fishing This shady spot looking into Missionary Bay is an excellent base for fishing and has access to Hike the challenging, world-renowned Thorsborne Trail, Middens, and the remains of fish traps made from stone, Take a boat from either Cardwell or Dungeness, near Take your own or hire a boat to explore the rich waters South Macushla 2 the North Shepherd Bay B and South Shepherd Bay C walking tracks via North Macushla 3 . fish the famous Hinchinbrook Channel and Missionary Bay, are the enduring reminders that First Nations peoples lived Lucinda—vehicle parking is available near boat ramps. beneath a dramatic skyline of rugged mountain peaks. The only means of getting around the island is on foot or by Fish the famed Hinchinbrook Channel and Missionary Bay A sandy beach backed by rainforest near the northern tip of the island. You can access the North kayak from one perfect beach to the next or simply enjoy a on Hinchinbrook Island for many thousands of years. North Macushla 3 vessel from bay to bay. for some of the best saltwater sportfishing on the tropical Shepherd Bay B and South Shepherd Bay C walking tracks from here. day visit discovering the island’s magic. Today, First Nations peoples continue to care for the island Queensland coast. Green turtles, dolphins and dugongs An idyllic, sheltered spot on Zoe Bay’s expansive beach with beautiful Zoe Falls just a few and work alongside Rangers to preserve its values. Walking the Thorsborne Trail? Local boat charters will drop- 13 often bob up for air and sometimes glide alongside—you’ll South Zoe Bay 12 minutes away. Swimming in the freshwater pool at the base of the falls is a must! off and pick-up at the northern and southern end points of They welcome you to their special place and ask that you never tire of spotting them! the trail. Visit qld.gov.au/ThorsborneTrail for details. On the beach at the southern-most point of the island and easily accessed from Dungeness; this visit with care and respect. George Point 16 is also the southern drop-off/collection point for Thorsborne Trail walkers. Spend a few days paddling transparent waters from beach Camping to beach along Hinchinbrook Island’s idyllic east coast. Wash salty skin under rainforest waterfalls and enjoy If you’re looking for isolation, tropical beaches, forest colourful sunrises from your exclusive sea kayak-only camp Day walks at a glance hideaways and boat-only access, Hinchinbrook is ideal for site on the beach. If you don’t have your own kayak, book Track name Grade Distance Walk time Description those seeking a secluded nature escape. Of the 16 camping a guided tour. Visit queensland.com for information. Follow the circuit from The Haven day-use and camping areas along the 1km circuit 30min areas, some are only for Thorsborne Trail walkers and some The Haven A bank of a serene freshwater creek. only for sea-kayakers. Check what you can do! North Shepherd Walk from Macushla to North Shepherd Bay, then return the way you 3.8km return 1hr Book your camping permit well in advance at The waters adjacent to Hinchinbrook Island National Park are Bay B came. Look for nesting mounds of the orange-footed scrub fowl. From Macushla, walk to the isolated and wind-swept South Shepherd qld.gov.au/Camping in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Great Barrier Reef South Shepherd 7.6km retur n 3hr Bay beach. Return the way you came, do not attempt to walk around the Coast Marine Park. If you’re heading out on the water, Bay C headlands. Camping on the Thorsborne Trail check marine park zoning maps and fishing information 6.6km return Conquer this challenging, unmarked climb to the peak for spectacular The trail is very popular and often fully booked during peak at gbrmpa.qld.gov.au and daf.qld.gov.au/fisheries from Ramsay 3hr Nina Peak 3 views over the wilds of Hinchinbrook and surrounding tropical waters. periods and school holidays. Bay boardwalk Fishing, crabbing and bait collecting is prohibited in When booking, select ‘Thorsborne Trail’. This gives you Channel 9 at Missionary Bay and in all freshwater streams, Stroll from South Zoe Bay day-use area to refresh with a swim at the base Zoe Falls 13 900m return 30min of the falls. A difficult track leads to the top of the falls for a glorious view access to any Thorsborne Trail camping area during your walk lagoons and creeks of the national park. over Zoe Bay. Hinchinbrook Island soothes your soul, leaves you refreshed and wanting more! and means you don’t have to book each area separately. This island paradise has it all—rugged mountains, crystal-clear creeks, enchanting Track and trail classification waterfalls, secluded beaches and fringing reefs. From untouched rainforest to Grade Suits Track description mountaintop heathlands, melaleuca swamps, mangroves and towering eucalypts, Little Ramsay Bay camping area (right); Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. its beauty and diverse wildlife will captivate you. Come and experience the isolated walking the trail (far right); 3 People with bushwalking experience Tracks may have short steep hill sections, when fishing, stand well arough surface and many steps. splendour of Hinchinbrook Island and create your own everlasting memories; back from the water (above). we guarantee you will fall in love with it too! 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Welcome to Day visits You don’t have to hike the Thorsborne Trail to experience Hinchinbrook’s magic. Find a boat or kayak and strand yourself for a day at Hinchinbrook Island National Park a day-use area or enjoy a short walk into this island wilderness. Day-use areas at a glance Delve into the wild paradise of spectacular, World Heritage-listed, Hinchinbrook Island. Rising dramatically from Great Barrier Reef waters, Hinchinbrook’s rugged mountain range and untouched sweeping beaches Day-use area Facilities Description The only day-use area on the Hinchinbrook Channel is a great base for fishing and walking create a superb backdrop for an exhilarating tropical adventure. The Haven 1 The Haven track A . Getting there and getting around Boating, kayaking and fishing This shady spot looking into Missionary Bay is an excellent base for fishing and has access to Hike the challenging, world-renowned Thorsborne Trail, Middens, and the remains of fish traps made from stone, Take a boat from either Cardwell or Dungeness, near Take your own or hire a boat to explore the rich waters South Macushla 2 the North Shepherd Bay B and South Shepherd Bay C walking tracks via North Macushla 3 . fish the famous Hinchinbrook Channel and Missionary Bay, are the enduring reminders that First Nations peoples lived Lucinda—vehicle parking is available near boat ramps. beneath a dramatic skyline of rugged mountain peaks. The only means of getting around the island is on foot or by Fish the famed Hinchinbrook Channel and Missionary Bay A sandy beach backed by rainforest near the northern tip of the island. You can access the North kayak from one perfect beach to the next or simply enjoy a on Hinchinbrook Island for many thousands of years. North Macushla 3 vessel from bay to bay. for some of the best saltwater sportfishing on the tropical Shepherd Bay B and South Shepherd Bay C walking tracks from here. day visit discovering the island’s magic. Today, First Nations peoples continue to care for the island Queensland coast. Green turtles, dolphins and dugongs An idyllic, sheltered spot on Zoe Bay’s expansive beach with beautiful Zoe Falls just a few and work alongside Rangers to preserve its values. Walking the Thorsborne Trail? Local boat charters will drop- 13 often bob up for air and sometimes glide alongside—you’ll South Zoe Bay 12 minutes away. Swimming in the freshwater pool at the base of the falls is a must! off and pick-up at the northern and southern end points of They welcome you to their special place and ask that you never tire of spotting them! the trail. Visit qld.gov.au/ThorsborneTrail for details. On the beach at the southern-most point of the island and easily accessed from Dungeness; this visit with care and respect. George Point 16 is also the southern drop-off/collection point for Thorsborne Trail walkers. Spend a few days paddling transparent waters from beach Camping to beach along Hinchinbrook Island’s idyllic east coast. Wash salty skin under rainforest waterfalls and enjoy If you’re looking for isolation, tropical beaches, forest colourful sunrises from your exclusive sea kayak-only camp Day walks at a glance hideaways and boat-only access, Hinchinbrook is ideal for site on the beach. If you don’t have your own kayak, book Track name Grade Distance Walk time Description those seeking a secluded nature escape. Of the 16 camping a guided tour. Visit queensland.com for information. Follow the circuit from The Haven day-use and camping areas along the 1km circuit 30min areas, some are only for Thorsborne Trail walkers and some The Haven A bank of a serene freshwater creek. only for sea-kayakers. Check what you can do! North Shepherd Walk from Macushla to North Shepherd Bay, then return the way you 3.8km return 1hr Book your camping permit well in advance at The waters adjacent to Hinchinbrook Island National Park are Bay B came. Look for nesting mounds of the orange-footed scrub fowl. From Macushla, walk to the isolated and wind-swept South Shepherd qld.gov.au/Camping in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Great Barrier Reef South Shepherd 7.6km retur n 3hr Bay beach. Return the way you came, do not attempt to walk around the Coast Marine Park. If you’re heading out on the water, Bay C headlands. Camping on the Thorsborne Trail check marine park zoning maps and fishing information 6.6km return Conquer this challenging, unmarked climb to the peak for spectacular The trail is very popular and often fully booked during peak at gbrmpa.qld.gov.au and daf.qld.gov.au/fisheries from Ramsay 3hr Nina Peak 3 views over the wilds of Hinchinbrook and surrounding tropical waters. periods and school holidays. Bay boardwalk Fishing, crabbing and bait collecting is prohibited in When booking, select ‘Thorsborne Trail’. This gives you Channel 9 at Missionary Bay and in all freshwater streams, Stroll from South Zoe Bay day-use area to refresh with a swim at the base Zoe Falls 13 900m return 30min of the falls. A difficult track leads to the top of the falls for a glorious view access to any Thorsborne Trail camping area during your walk lagoons and creeks of the national park. over Zoe Bay. Hinchinbrook Island soothes your soul, leaves you refreshed and wanting more! and means you don’t have to book each area separately. This island paradise has it all—rugged mountains, crystal-clear creeks, enchanting Track and trail classification waterfalls, secluded beaches and fringing reefs. From untouched rainforest to Grade Suits Track description mountaintop heathlands, melaleuca swamps, mangroves and towering eucalypts, Little Ramsay Bay camping area (right); Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. its beauty and diverse wildlife will captivate you. Come and experience the isolated walking the trail (far right); 3 People with bushwalking experience Tracks may have short steep hill sections, when fishing, stand well arough surface and many steps. splendour of Hinchinbrook Island and create your own everlasting memories; back from the water (above). we guarantee you will fall in love with it too! 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Hinchinbrook Island Park Rangers © Ben Blanche (far right and (above) © Tamara Vallance Thorsborne Trail Trail notes Here, you can take a side path to Banksia Bay 7 (600m return) and a small camping area where golden orchids grow Trek 32km along Hinchinbrook’s spectacular east coast Walk the trail south from Ramsay Bay (following orange Ramsay Bay to Nina Bay 4km (allow 2.5hr) on beach-side rocks. on a rough, wilderness trail. Climb rugged heath-covered trail markers) or north from George Point (using yellow Camping/pack racks and toilet: Nina Bay mountains for awesome views, stretch out along wild trail markers). Rock cairns are used where trail markers Following the main trail south, cross Banksia Creek 8 to Water: 100–200m upstream of creeks at either end of the saddle between Banksia and Zoe bays. Descend from deserted beaches and creep through lush rainforest are absent. The north to south direction is described here. Nina Bay the saddle into a rocky creek and continue south-south-west to splash into beautiful freshwater creeks and Visit qld.gov.au/ThorsborneTrail for more information. through dry open forest, rainforest and mangrove swamps tropical waterfalls. Head east from the ferry landing to the beach. At the Only fit, experienced and well-prepared walkers should southern end of Ramsay Bay 1 an orange marker to the to North Zoe Creek 9 . venture onto the Thorsborne Trail. Plan your walk carefully right of a large granite rock marks the trail head. Follow the Essential tips Trudge through palm swamps and tall rainforest to Fan Palm to arrive at your camp in daylight. For suggested packing list ridge then descend to Blacksand Beach 2 . Allow a minimum of 4 days (3 nights). Take longer to really Creek 10 . The trail is hard to see so look carefully for see reverse side. enjoy the walk, and to swim, fish, watch wildlife and Continue along the beach beneath broad-leaved tea-trees trail markers. then venture through tall open forest of Gympie messmate take photos along the way. Refill water containers at Fan Palm Creek 10 or Cypress Pine on to the saddle below Nina Peak 3 . April to September are the best months for hiking and Creek 11 and prepare to wet your feet at creek crossings and to avoid the very wet or very dry periods. The trail can Descend beside a seasonal creek into a forest of red- swampy sections hiking to Zoe Bay 12 . The mouth of South Zoe Creek is about 400m to the south. sometimes be closed due to severe weather or planned flowered black mangrove and spotted mangrove. It’s best to burns. Fresh water availability can vary depending on cross the creek at low or half tide and then follow the trail at Cool off in the pool at the base of Zoe Falls 13 , 450m from Never enter the Restricted Access the edge of the mangroves to emerge near the northern end season and rainfall. Treat collected water before drinking. South Zoe Bay camping area. Curious jungle perch will swim Area above and surrounding Bain © Andrew of serene Nina Bay 4 . up to you if you sit quietly in the shadows and yabbies will Mulligan Falls. Slippery rock pavements, nibble on your toes. including those well back from the falls, Nina Bay to Little Ramsay Bay make this area unsafe. Serious injuries Tea-tree flowers 2.5km (allow 2 hr) and deaths have occurred here. © Tamara Vallance Zoe Bay to Diamantina Creek Camping/pack racks and toilet: Little Ramsay Bay—southern Did you know? 6.5km (allow 4hr) Goold side of lagoon Camping: Sunken Reef Bay—behind the foredune The Thorsborne Trail is named after the late Arthur Island Water: Little Ramsay Bay—creek upstream from the Diamantina Creek to Mulligan Falls Water: Sunken Reef Bay—creek at northern end Thorsborne. Arthur and his late wife Margaret National lagoon area 1km (allow 30min) of beach and Diamantina Creek shared a lifelong interest in the conservation of Park Camping/pack racks and water: Mulligan Falls Girramay Scramble from Nina Bay 4 over rocky ground; climb a Follow the trail parallel to South Zoe Creek 14 , before National Park Hinchinbrook and the surrounding islands. small cliff and follow the headland to Boulder Bay . Follow the markers across Diamantina Creek 16 , taking 5 crossing it and climbing steeply to the granite slabs above Detour at very high tides through dense vegetation around care, especially after heavy rain. Climb the short slope then © Garry Hutcheson Cape Zoe Falls. Catch your breath and enjoy spectacular views! Richards the top of Nina headland. Rock hop around Boulder Bay descend to the base of Mulligan Falls 17 . Collect fresh water to the headland at the southern end, and then follow the Continue along South Zoe Creek then follow a spur to the before you leave as water sources further along the trail are

100 not reliable. North Shepherd orange markers south-east, over a low ridge to Little Ramsay granite rock pavement of a saddle. At 260m above the sea, Bay track Bay 6 . this is the highest point on the Thorsborne Trail. On a clear North Macushla Mulligan Falls to George Point B North Shepherd Bay day you will see the Palm islands and Magnetic Island to camping/day-use areas Sunset Beach 7.5km (allow 2.5hr) camping area Little Ramsay Bay to Zoe Bay the south. 3 Camping/pack racks: George Point—southern end of 100 4 10.5km (allow 6hr) C South Cape Sandwich Cross the saddle and trek slopes of coastal she-oak and Mulligan Bay Shepherd Bay Camping: South Zoe Bay (has pack racks) and Banksia Bay 2 South Shepherd grasstrees before descending to the Diamantina Creek Toilet: George Point Bay track 100 Water: Zoe Creek—600m upstream from the camp sites 5 crossing, passing a side-track to Sunken Reef Bay 15 on Hecate 100 and Banksia Creek—100m upstream from the beach Follow the coast, travelling through rainforest then crossing Banshee Bay the way. Point 400 South Macushla Toilet: Zoe Bay—southern end 5 creeks. About 300m south of the Diamantina Creek inlet a 400 camping/day-use areas camping area 200 sign indicates the northern entrance to Mulligan Bay . Cardwell Trek south from Little Ramsay Bay 6 , cross a tidal creek Sunken Reef Bay 18 Missionary and rock hop around the headland to the next beach. Head 400 Bay Take a 30min diversion to Sunken Reef Bay camping area. You Stroll 2km along the beach to Mulligan Creek 19 , cross it

Port Hinchinbrook 300 to and then along another beach before veering south-east can draw water from a small creek at the northern end of the at low to half tide, and then 3km further on is George Point

100 Marina 600 through a small gully to the top of a ridge. beach, or from Diamantina Creek 16 during the dry season. 20 and the southern end of the trail. Scraggy Mount Pitt Point A The Haven track 500

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The Haven 300 camping/day-use areas Camping at a glance 500 Hinchinbrook Island 200 National Park 1 Blacksand Beach camping area Remember to set up camp only in designated camp sites and behind any crocodile barriers. 6 (sea kayaks only)

100 Max Max Mount Facilities Camping area Facilities 2 Nina Bay Camping area nights nights Burnett500 7 camping area The Haven 1 North Zoe Bay 11 3 4 Nina Bay 400 200 A great place to base yourself while fishing the A prime fishing spot at the mouth of North Zoe Nina Peak Little Ramsay Bay None 2 8 7 Creek with unlimited beach access. Spot sea 100 5 camping area Hinchinbrook Channel. Boat access only— turtles feeding in the mouth of the creek. 700 tide-dependent. 500 9 Banksia Bay camping area Camp behind the crocodile barriers. 2 6 South Zoe Bay 12 (3 1000 7 Agnes Beach South Macushla 2 Fronts Zoe Bay’s expansive beach, with Mount 10 camping area boats) Bowen Overlooks Missionary Bay and is a popular beautiful Zoe Falls a 15min walk away. ia 7 s Hinchinbrook Channel 600 The Thumb k 8 base for fishing. Boat access only. Sunken Reef Bay n k 200 13 Ba e 300 re Camp behind the crocodile barriers. A shady spot 30min walk off the Thorsborne 100 North C Thorsborne Bay Bruce Highway Zoe 100 Trail with panoramic views of the bay, 2 500 800 Cre 700 ek North Macushla 3 Ranger’s tip! 9 11 Hinchinbrook’s southern mountains and the This shady spot with a northern outlook is the Lucinda jetty. Take care not to become entangled in yellow lm North Zoe Bay 7 a 10 P camping area starting point for the North and South k lawyer cane and hairy mary. These climbing palms n e Mulligan Falls only 700 a e Zoe Bay Shepherd Bay walking tracks. Boat access only. 14 r Girringun 300 F 11 C 12 Exclusively for Thorsborne Trail hikers near the use hook-studded branches to reach skyward. National Park k 12 Sunset Beach 4 1 ee base of the falls. Never enter the Restricted They’re not poisonous, but the tendrils can 800Cypre Cr Zoe ss Pine 13 South Zoe Bay A little spot of paradise on the beach at None 2 Access Area above and around of the falls— Falls camping/ painfully grab your skin, packs and clothing. 600 deserted South Shepherd Bay. Boat and kayak deaths and serious injuries have occurred here. Creek day-use areas oe 14 Z access only. 800 th u Mulligan Bay 15 o Hillock Legend S Banshee Bay 5 Camp with views to Orpheus Island and Mount 700 Point None 2 An isolated camp looking out to the Coral Sea None 2 Diamantina. Explore the nearby creek lined National park Visitor information centre k Mount Diamantina Cree and Eva Island. Whale watch in winter and bird with tall mangroves. Land Boat ramp Diamantina 16 watch in summer. 100 400 15 300 14 17 100 13 George Point 16 Water Ferry Blacksand Beach 6 only 400 Sunken Reef Bay The southern transfer point for Thorsborne 2 600 Mulligan Falls Near a serene tidal lagoon and in the shadow of Waterways Toilets camping area 18 camping area None 1 Trail hikers has views to Lucinda and towering Mount Bowen, this camp is exclusively Orpheus Island. Ferry route Shelter Mount 800 k for sea kayakers. 200 e Straloch re 15 Picnic table C Contour lines 700 19 Nina Bay 7 only 600 n Mulligan Bay a

g i 400 camping area Close to the beach and nestled under the l Highway Pack rack Haycock 300 l 2 u trees, this camp is exclusively for Thorsborne

Island M Sealed road Thorsborne Trail hikers camping Trail hikers. Walking track Boat camping Little Ramsay Bay 8 only 200 20 A Track identifier Sea kayak camping Exclusively for Thorsborne Trail hikers. 2 Picnic Camp in a serene bay with the dramatic Thorsborne Trail Water collection point Beach 16 —treat before drinking backdrop of Hinchinbrook’s rugged ridgelines. 1 Trail note Water Banksia Bay 2 —treat before drinking 9 1 Camping area George Point Secluded bush camp near Banksia Creek, with None (3 camping/day-use areas views of Ramsay Bay. boats) Mountain Dungeness Agnes Beach 10 2 Offers views and privacy. To protect nesting None (3 Scale Lucinda seabirds seabirds, camp only between April boats) 0 5 10km and September.

© Garry Hutcheson Thorsborne Trail Trail notes Here, you can take a side path to Banksia Bay 7 (600m return) and a small camping area where golden orchids grow Trek 32km along Hinchinbrook’s spectacular east coast Walk the trail south from Ramsay Bay (following orange Ramsay Bay to Nina Bay 4km (allow 2.5hr) on beach-side rocks. on a rough, wilderness trail. Climb rugged heath-covered trail markers) or north from George Point (using yellow Camping/pack racks and toilet: Nina Bay mountains for awesome views, stretch out along wild trail markers). Rock cairns are used where trail markers Following the main trail south, cross Banksia Creek 8 to Water: 100–200m upstream of creeks at either end of the saddle between Banksia and Zoe bays. Descend from deserted beaches and creep through lush rainforest are absent. The north to south direction is described here. Nina Bay the saddle into a rocky creek and continue south-south-west to splash into beautiful freshwater creeks and Visit qld.gov.au/ThorsborneTrail for more information. through dry open forest, rainforest and mangrove swamps tropical waterfalls. Head east from the ferry landing to the beach. At the Only fit, experienced and well-prepared walkers should southern end of Ramsay Bay 1 an orange marker to the to North Zoe Creek 9 . venture onto the Thorsborne Trail. Plan your walk carefully right of a large granite rock marks the trail head. Follow the Essential tips Trudge through palm swamps and tall rainforest to Fan Palm to arrive at your camp in daylight. For suggested packing list ridge then descend to Blacksand Beach 2 . Allow a minimum of 4 days (3 nights). Take longer to really Creek 10 . The trail is hard to see so look carefully for see reverse side. enjoy the walk, and to swim, fish, watch wildlife and Continue along the beach beneath broad-leaved tea-trees trail markers. then venture through tall open forest of Gympie messmate take photos along the way. Refill water containers at Fan Palm Creek 10 or Cypress Pine on to the saddle below Nina Peak 3 . April to September are the best months for hiking and Creek 11 and prepare to wet your feet at creek crossings and to avoid the very wet or very dry periods. The trail can Descend beside a seasonal creek into a forest of red- swampy sections hiking to Zoe Bay 12 . The mouth of South Zoe Creek is about 400m to the south. sometimes be closed due to severe weather or planned flowered black mangrove and spotted mangrove. It’s best to burns. Fresh water availability can vary depending on cross the creek at low or half tide and then follow the trail at Cool off in the pool at the base of Zoe Falls 13 , 450m from Never enter the Restricted Access the edge of the mangroves to emerge near the northern end season and rainfall. Treat collected water before drinking. South Zoe Bay camping area. Curious jungle perch will swim Area above and surrounding Bain © Andrew of serene Nina Bay 4 . up to you if you sit quietly in the shadows and yabbies will Mulligan Falls. Slippery rock pavements, nibble on your toes. including those well back from the falls, Nina Bay to Little Ramsay Bay make this area unsafe. Serious injuries Tea-tree flowers 2.5km (allow 2 hr) and deaths have occurred here. © Tamara Vallance Zoe Bay to Diamantina Creek Camping/pack racks and toilet: Little Ramsay Bay—southern Did you know? 6.5km (allow 4hr) Goold side of lagoon Camping: Sunken Reef Bay—behind the foredune The Thorsborne Trail is named after the late Arthur Island Water: Little Ramsay Bay—creek upstream from the Diamantina Creek to Mulligan Falls Water: Sunken Reef Bay—creek at northern end Thorsborne. Arthur and his late wife Margaret National lagoon area 1km (allow 30min) of beach and Diamantina Creek shared a lifelong interest in the conservation of Park Camping/pack racks and water: Mulligan Falls Girramay Scramble from Nina Bay 4 over rocky ground; climb a Follow the trail parallel to South Zoe Creek 14 , before National Park Hinchinbrook and the surrounding islands. small cliff and follow the headland to Boulder Bay . Follow the markers across Diamantina Creek 16 , taking 5 crossing it and climbing steeply to the granite slabs above Detour at very high tides through dense vegetation around care, especially after heavy rain. Climb the short slope then © Garry Hutcheson Cape Zoe Falls. Catch your breath and enjoy spectacular views! Richards the top of Nina headland. Rock hop around Boulder Bay descend to the base of Mulligan Falls 17 . Collect fresh water to the headland at the southern end, and then follow the Continue along South Zoe Creek then follow a spur to the before you leave as water sources further along the trail are

100 not reliable. North Shepherd orange markers south-east, over a low ridge to Little Ramsay granite rock pavement of a saddle. At 260m above the sea, Bay track Bay 6 . this is the highest point on the Thorsborne Trail. On a clear North Macushla Mulligan Falls to George Point B North Shepherd Bay day you will see the Palm islands and Magnetic Island to camping/day-use areas Sunset Beach 7.5km (allow 2.5hr) camping area Little Ramsay Bay to Zoe Bay the south. 3 Camping/pack racks: George Point—southern end of 100 4 10.5km (allow 6hr) C South Cape Sandwich Cross the saddle and trek slopes of coastal she-oak and Mulligan Bay Shepherd Bay Camping: South Zoe Bay (has pack racks) and Banksia Bay 2 South Shepherd grasstrees before descending to the Diamantina Creek Toilet: George Point Bay track 100 Water: Zoe Creek—600m upstream from the camp sites 5 crossing, passing a side-track to Sunken Reef Bay 15 on Hecate 100 and Banksia Creek—100m upstream from the beach Follow the coast, travelling through rainforest then crossing Banshee Bay the way. Point 400 South Macushla Toilet: Zoe Bay—southern end 5 creeks. About 300m south of the Diamantina Creek inlet a 400 camping/day-use areas camping area 200 sign indicates the northern entrance to Mulligan Bay . Cardwell Trek south from Little Ramsay Bay 6 , cross a tidal creek Sunken Reef Bay 18 Missionary and rock hop around the headland to the next beach. Head 400 Bay Take a 30min diversion to Sunken Reef Bay camping area. You Stroll 2km along the beach to Mulligan Creek 19 , cross it

Port Hinchinbrook 300 to and then along another beach before veering south-east can draw water from a small creek at the northern end of the at low to half tide, and then 3km further on is George Point

100 Marina 600 through a small gully to the top of a ridge. beach, or from Diamantina Creek 16 during the dry season. 20 and the southern end of the trail. Scraggy Mount Pitt Point A The Haven track 500

Ramsay Bay 1 400

The Haven 300 camping/day-use areas Camping at a glance 500 Hinchinbrook Island 200 National Park 1 Blacksand Beach camping area Remember to set up camp only in designated camp sites and behind any crocodile barriers. 6 (sea kayaks only)

100 Max Max Mount Facilities Camping area Facilities 2 Nina Bay Camping area nights nights Burnett500 7 camping area The Haven 1 North Zoe Bay 11 3 4 Nina Bay 400 200 A great place to base yourself while fishing the A prime fishing spot at the mouth of North Zoe Nina Peak Little Ramsay Bay None 2 8 7 Creek with unlimited beach access. Spot sea 100 5 camping area Hinchinbrook Channel. Boat access only— turtles feeding in the mouth of the creek. 700 tide-dependent. 500 9 Banksia Bay camping area Camp behind the crocodile barriers. 2 6 South Zoe Bay 12 (3 1000 7 Agnes Beach South Macushla 2 Fronts Zoe Bay’s expansive beach, with Mount 10 camping area boats) Bowen Overlooks Missionary Bay and is a popular beautiful Zoe Falls a 15min walk away. ia 7 s Hinchinbrook Channel 600 The Thumb k 8 base for fishing. Boat access only. Sunken Reef Bay n k 200 13 Ba e 300 re Camp behind the crocodile barriers. A shady spot 30min walk off the Thorsborne 100 North C Thorsborne Bay Bruce Highway Zoe 100 Trail with panoramic views of the bay, 2 500 800 Cre 700 ek North Macushla 3 Ranger’s tip! 9 11 Hinchinbrook’s southern mountains and the This shady spot with a northern outlook is the Lucinda jetty. Take care not to become entangled in yellow lm North Zoe Bay 7 a 10 P camping area starting point for the North and South k lawyer cane and hairy mary. These climbing palms n e Mulligan Falls only 700 a e Zoe Bay Shepherd Bay walking tracks. Boat access only. 14 r Girringun 300 F 11 C 12 Exclusively for Thorsborne Trail hikers near the use hook-studded branches to reach skyward. National Park k 12 Sunset Beach 4 1 ee base of the falls. Never enter the Restricted They’re not poisonous, but the tendrils can 800Cypre Cr Zoe ss Pine 13 South Zoe Bay A little spot of paradise on the beach at None 2 Access Area above and around of the falls— Falls camping/ painfully grab your skin, packs and clothing. 600 deserted South Shepherd Bay. Boat and kayak deaths and serious injuries have occurred here. Creek day-use areas oe 14 Z access only. 800 th u Mulligan Bay 15 o Hillock Legend S Banshee Bay 5 Camp with views to Orpheus Island and Mount 700 Point None 2 An isolated camp looking out to the Coral Sea None 2 Diamantina. Explore the nearby creek lined National park Visitor information centre k Mount Diamantina Cree and Eva Island. Whale watch in winter and bird with tall mangroves. Land Boat ramp Diamantina 16 watch in summer. 100 400 15 300 14 17 100 13 George Point 16 Water Ferry Blacksand Beach 6 only 400 Sunken Reef Bay The southern transfer point for Thorsborne 2 600 Mulligan Falls Near a serene tidal lagoon and in the shadow of Waterways Toilets camping area 18 camping area None 1 Trail hikers has views to Lucinda and towering Mount Bowen, this camp is exclusively Orpheus Island. Ferry route Shelter Mount 800 k for sea kayakers. 200 e Straloch re 15 Picnic table C Contour lines 700 19 Nina Bay 7 only 600 n Mulligan Bay a g i 400 camping area Close to the beach and nestled under the l Highway Pack rack Haycock 300 l 2 u trees, this camp is exclusively for Thorsborne

Island M Sealed road Thorsborne Trail hikers camping Trail hikers. Walking track Boat camping Little Ramsay Bay 8 only 200 20 A Track identifier Sea kayak camping Exclusively for Thorsborne Trail hikers. 2 Picnic Camp in a serene bay with the dramatic Thorsborne Trail Water collection point Beach 16 —treat before drinking backdrop of Hinchinbrook’s rugged ridgelines. 1 Trail note Water Banksia Bay 2 —treat before drinking 9 1 Camping area George Point Secluded bush camp near Banksia Creek, with None (3 camping/day-use areas views of Ramsay Bay. boats) Mountain Dungeness Agnes Beach 10 2 Offers views and privacy. To protect nesting None (3 Scale Lucinda seabirds seabirds, camp only between April boats) 0 5 10km and September.

© Garry Hutcheson Thorsborne Trail Trail notes Here, you can take a side path to Banksia Bay 7 (600m return) and a small camping area where golden orchids grow Trek 32km along Hinchinbrook’s spectacular east coast Walk the trail south from Ramsay Bay (following orange Ramsay Bay to Nina Bay 4km (allow 2.5hr) on beach-side rocks. on a rough, wilderness trail. Climb rugged heath-covered trail markers) or north from George Point (using yellow Camping/pack racks and toilet: Nina Bay mountains for awesome views, stretch out along wild trail markers). Rock cairns are used where trail markers Following the main trail south, cross Banksia Creek 8 to Water: 100–200m upstream of creeks at either end of the saddle between Banksia and Zoe bays. Descend from deserted beaches and creep through lush rainforest are absent. The north to south direction is described here. Nina Bay the saddle into a rocky creek and continue south-south-west to splash into beautiful freshwater creeks and Visit qld.gov.au/ThorsborneTrail for more information. through dry open forest, rainforest and mangrove swamps tropical waterfalls. Head east from the ferry landing to the beach. At the Only fit, experienced and well-prepared walkers should southern end of Ramsay Bay 1 an orange marker to the to North Zoe Creek 9 . venture onto the Thorsborne Trail. Plan your walk carefully right of a large granite rock marks the trail head. Follow the Essential tips Trudge through palm swamps and tall rainforest to Fan Palm to arrive at your camp in daylight. For suggested packing list ridge then descend to Blacksand Beach 2 . Allow a minimum of 4 days (3 nights). Take longer to really Creek 10 . The trail is hard to see so look carefully for see reverse side. enjoy the walk, and to swim, fish, watch wildlife and Continue along the beach beneath broad-leaved tea-trees trail markers. then venture through tall open forest of Gympie messmate take photos along the way. Refill water containers at Fan Palm Creek 10 or Cypress Pine on to the saddle below Nina Peak 3 . April to September are the best months for hiking and Creek 11 and prepare to wet your feet at creek crossings and to avoid the very wet or very dry periods. The trail can Descend beside a seasonal creek into a forest of red- swampy sections hiking to Zoe Bay 12 . The mouth of South Zoe Creek is about 400m to the south. sometimes be closed due to severe weather or planned flowered black mangrove and spotted mangrove. It’s best to burns. Fresh water availability can vary depending on cross the creek at low or half tide and then follow the trail at Cool off in the pool at the base of Zoe Falls 13 , 450m from Never enter the Restricted Access the edge of the mangroves to emerge near the northern end season and rainfall. Treat collected water before drinking. South Zoe Bay camping area. Curious jungle perch will swim Area above and surrounding Bain © Andrew of serene Nina Bay 4 . up to you if you sit quietly in the shadows and yabbies will Mulligan Falls. Slippery rock pavements, nibble on your toes. including those well back from the falls, Nina Bay to Little Ramsay Bay make this area unsafe. Serious injuries Tea-tree flowers 2.5km (allow 2 hr) and deaths have occurred here. © Tamara Vallance Zoe Bay to Diamantina Creek Camping/pack racks and toilet: Little Ramsay Bay—southern Did you know? 6.5km (allow 4hr) Goold side of lagoon Camping: Sunken Reef Bay—behind the foredune The Thorsborne Trail is named after the late Arthur Island Water: Little Ramsay Bay—creek upstream from the Diamantina Creek to Mulligan Falls Water: Sunken Reef Bay—creek at northern end Thorsborne. Arthur and his late wife Margaret National lagoon area 1km (allow 30min) of beach and Diamantina Creek shared a lifelong interest in the conservation of Park Camping/pack racks and water: Mulligan Falls Girramay Scramble from Nina Bay 4 over rocky ground; climb a Follow the trail parallel to South Zoe Creek 14 , before National Park Hinchinbrook and the surrounding islands. small cliff and follow the headland to Boulder Bay . Follow the markers across Diamantina Creek 16 , taking 5 crossing it and climbing steeply to the granite slabs above Detour at very high tides through dense vegetation around care, especially after heavy rain. Climb the short slope then © Garry Hutcheson Cape Zoe Falls. Catch your breath and enjoy spectacular views! Richards the top of Nina headland. Rock hop around Boulder Bay descend to the base of Mulligan Falls 17 . Collect fresh water to the headland at the southern end, and then follow the Continue along South Zoe Creek then follow a spur to the before you leave as water sources further along the trail are

100 not reliable. North Shepherd orange markers south-east, over a low ridge to Little Ramsay granite rock pavement of a saddle. At 260m above the sea, Bay track Bay 6 . this is the highest point on the Thorsborne Trail. On a clear North Macushla Mulligan Falls to George Point B North Shepherd Bay day you will see the Palm islands and Magnetic Island to camping/day-use areas Sunset Beach 7.5km (allow 2.5hr) camping area Little Ramsay Bay to Zoe Bay the south. 3 Camping/pack racks: George Point—southern end of 100 4 10.5km (allow 6hr) C South Cape Sandwich Cross the saddle and trek slopes of coastal she-oak and Mulligan Bay Shepherd Bay Camping: South Zoe Bay (has pack racks) and Banksia Bay 2 South Shepherd grasstrees before descending to the Diamantina Creek Toilet: George Point Bay track 100 Water: Zoe Creek—600m upstream from the camp sites 5 crossing, passing a side-track to Sunken Reef Bay 15 on Hecate 100 and Banksia Creek—100m upstream from the beach Follow the coast, travelling through rainforest then crossing Banshee Bay the way. Point 400 South Macushla Toilet: Zoe Bay—southern end 5 creeks. About 300m south of the Diamantina Creek inlet a 400 camping/day-use areas camping area 200 sign indicates the northern entrance to Mulligan Bay . Cardwell Trek south from Little Ramsay Bay 6 , cross a tidal creek Sunken Reef Bay 18 Missionary and rock hop around the headland to the next beach. Head 400 Bay Take a 30min diversion to Sunken Reef Bay camping area. You Stroll 2km along the beach to Mulligan Creek 19 , cross it

Port Hinchinbrook 300 to and then along another beach before veering south-east can draw water from a small creek at the northern end of the at low to half tide, and then 3km further on is George Point

100 Marina 600 through a small gully to the top of a ridge. beach, or from Diamantina Creek 16 during the dry season. 20 and the southern end of the trail. Scraggy Mount Pitt Point A The Haven track 500

Ramsay Bay 1 400

The Haven 300 camping/day-use areas Camping at a glance 500 Hinchinbrook Island 200 National Park 1 Blacksand Beach camping area Remember to set up camp only in designated camp sites and behind any crocodile barriers. 6 (sea kayaks only)

100 Max Max Mount Facilities Camping area Facilities 2 Nina Bay Camping area nights nights Burnett500 7 camping area The Haven 1 North Zoe Bay 11 3 4 Nina Bay 400 200 A great place to base yourself while fishing the A prime fishing spot at the mouth of North Zoe Nina Peak Little Ramsay Bay None 2 8 7 Creek with unlimited beach access. Spot sea 100 5 camping area Hinchinbrook Channel. Boat access only— turtles feeding in the mouth of the creek. 700 tide-dependent. 500 9 Banksia Bay camping area Camp behind the crocodile barriers. 2 6 South Zoe Bay 12 (3 1000 7 Agnes Beach South Macushla 2 Fronts Zoe Bay’s expansive beach, with Mount 10 camping area boats) Bowen Overlooks Missionary Bay and is a popular beautiful Zoe Falls a 15min walk away. ia 7 s Hinchinbrook Channel 600 The Thumb k 8 base for fishing. Boat access only. Sunken Reef Bay n k 200 13 Ba e 300 re Camp behind the crocodile barriers. A shady spot 30min walk off the Thorsborne 100 North C Thorsborne Bay Bruce Highway Zoe 100 Trail with panoramic views of the bay, 2 500 800 Cre 700 ek North Macushla 3 Ranger’s tip! 9 11 Hinchinbrook’s southern mountains and the This shady spot with a northern outlook is the Lucinda jetty. Take care not to become entangled in yellow lm North Zoe Bay 7 a 10 P camping area starting point for the North and South k lawyer cane and hairy mary. These climbing palms n e Mulligan Falls only 700 a e Zoe Bay Shepherd Bay walking tracks. Boat access only. 14 r Girringun 300 F 11 C 12 Exclusively for Thorsborne Trail hikers near the use hook-studded branches to reach skyward. National Park k 12 Sunset Beach 4 1 ee base of the falls. Never enter the Restricted They’re not poisonous, but the tendrils can 800Cypre Cr Zoe ss Pine 13 South Zoe Bay A little spot of paradise on the beach at None 2 Access Area above and around of the falls— Falls camping/ painfully grab your skin, packs and clothing. 600 deserted South Shepherd Bay. Boat and kayak deaths and serious injuries have occurred here. Creek day-use areas oe 14 Z access only. 800 th u Mulligan Bay 15 o Hillock Legend S Banshee Bay 5 Camp with views to Orpheus Island and Mount 700 Point None 2 An isolated camp looking out to the Coral Sea None 2 Diamantina. Explore the nearby creek lined National park Visitor information centre k Mount Diamantina Cree and Eva Island. Whale watch in winter and bird with tall mangroves. Land Boat ramp Diamantina 16 watch in summer. 100 400 15 300 14 17 100 13 George Point 16 Water Ferry Blacksand Beach 6 only 400 Sunken Reef Bay The southern transfer point for Thorsborne 2 600 Mulligan Falls Near a serene tidal lagoon and in the shadow of Waterways Toilets camping area 18 camping area None 1 Trail hikers has views to Lucinda and towering Mount Bowen, this camp is exclusively Orpheus Island. Ferry route Shelter Mount 800 k for sea kayakers. 200 e Straloch re 15 Picnic table C Contour lines 700 19 Nina Bay 7 only 600 n Mulligan Bay a

g i 400 camping area Close to the beach and nestled under the l Highway Pack rack Haycock 300 l 2 u trees, this camp is exclusively for Thorsborne

Island M Sealed road Thorsborne Trail hikers camping Trail hikers. Walking track Boat camping Little Ramsay Bay 8 only 200 20 A Track identifier Sea kayak camping Exclusively for Thorsborne Trail hikers. 2 Picnic Camp in a serene bay with the dramatic Thorsborne Trail Water collection point Beach 16 —treat before drinking backdrop of Hinchinbrook’s rugged ridgelines. 1 Trail note Water Banksia Bay 2 —treat before drinking 9 1 Camping area George Point Secluded bush camp near Banksia Creek, with None (3 camping/day-use areas views of Ramsay Bay. boats) Mountain Dungeness Agnes Beach 10 2 Offers views and privacy. To protect nesting None (3 Scale Lucinda seabirds seabirds, camp only between April boats) 0 5 10km and September.

© Garry Hutcheson Thorsborne Trail Trail notes Here, you can take a side path to Banksia Bay 7 (600m return) and a small camping area where golden orchids grow Trek 32km along Hinchinbrook’s spectacular east coast Walk the trail south from Ramsay Bay (following orange Ramsay Bay to Nina Bay 4km (allow 2.5hr) on beach-side rocks. on a rough, wilderness trail. Climb rugged heath-covered trail markers) or north from George Point (using yellow Camping/pack racks and toilet: Nina Bay mountains for awesome views, stretch out along wild trail markers). Rock cairns are used where trail markers Following the main trail south, cross Banksia Creek 8 to Water: 100–200m upstream of creeks at either end of the saddle between Banksia and Zoe bays. Descend from deserted beaches and creep through lush rainforest are absent. The north to south direction is described here. Nina Bay the saddle into a rocky creek and continue south-south-west to splash into beautiful freshwater creeks and Visit qld.gov.au/ThorsborneTrail for more information. through dry open forest, rainforest and mangrove swamps tropical waterfalls. Head east from the ferry landing to the beach. At the Only fit, experienced and well-prepared walkers should southern end of Ramsay Bay 1 an orange marker to the to North Zoe Creek 9 . venture onto the Thorsborne Trail. Plan your walk carefully right of a large granite rock marks the trail head. Follow the Essential tips Trudge through palm swamps and tall rainforest to Fan Palm to arrive at your camp in daylight. For suggested packing list ridge then descend to Blacksand Beach 2 . Allow a minimum of 4 days (3 nights). Take longer to really Creek 10 . The trail is hard to see so look carefully for see reverse side. enjoy the walk, and to swim, fish, watch wildlife and Continue along the beach beneath broad-leaved tea-trees trail markers. then venture through tall open forest of Gympie messmate take photos along the way. Refill water containers at Fan Palm Creek 10 or Cypress Pine on to the saddle below Nina Peak 3 . April to September are the best months for hiking and Creek 11 and prepare to wet your feet at creek crossings and to avoid the very wet or very dry periods. The trail can Descend beside a seasonal creek into a forest of red- swampy sections hiking to Zoe Bay 12 . The mouth of South Zoe Creek is about 400m to the south. sometimes be closed due to severe weather or planned flowered black mangrove and spotted mangrove. It’s best to burns. Fresh water availability can vary depending on cross the creek at low or half tide and then follow the trail at Cool off in the pool at the base of Zoe Falls 13 , 450m from Never enter the Restricted Access the edge of the mangroves to emerge near the northern end season and rainfall. Treat collected water before drinking. South Zoe Bay camping area. Curious jungle perch will swim Area above and surrounding Bain © Andrew of serene Nina Bay 4 . up to you if you sit quietly in the shadows and yabbies will Mulligan Falls. Slippery rock pavements, nibble on your toes. including those well back from the falls, Nina Bay to Little Ramsay Bay make this area unsafe. Serious injuries Tea-tree flowers 2.5km (allow 2 hr) and deaths have occurred here. © Tamara Vallance Zoe Bay to Diamantina Creek Camping/pack racks and toilet: Little Ramsay Bay—southern Did you know? 6.5km (allow 4hr) Goold side of lagoon Camping: Sunken Reef Bay—behind the foredune The Thorsborne Trail is named after the late Arthur Island Water: Little Ramsay Bay—creek upstream from the Diamantina Creek to Mulligan Falls Water: Sunken Reef Bay—creek at northern end Thorsborne. Arthur and his late wife Margaret National lagoon area 1km (allow 30min) of beach and Diamantina Creek shared a lifelong interest in the conservation of Park Camping/pack racks and water: Mulligan Falls Girramay Scramble from Nina Bay 4 over rocky ground; climb a Follow the trail parallel to South Zoe Creek 14 , before National Park Hinchinbrook and the surrounding islands. small cliff and follow the headland to Boulder Bay . Follow the markers across Diamantina Creek 16 , taking 5 crossing it and climbing steeply to the granite slabs above Detour at very high tides through dense vegetation around care, especially after heavy rain. Climb the short slope then © Garry Hutcheson Cape Zoe Falls. Catch your breath and enjoy spectacular views! Richards the top of Nina headland. Rock hop around Boulder Bay descend to the base of Mulligan Falls 17 . Collect fresh water to the headland at the southern end, and then follow the Continue along South Zoe Creek then follow a spur to the before you leave as water sources further along the trail are

100 not reliable. North Shepherd orange markers south-east, over a low ridge to Little Ramsay granite rock pavement of a saddle. At 260m above the sea, Bay track Bay 6 . this is the highest point on the Thorsborne Trail. On a clear North Macushla Mulligan Falls to George Point B North Shepherd Bay day you will see the Palm islands and Magnetic Island to camping/day-use areas Sunset Beach 7.5km (allow 2.5hr) camping area Little Ramsay Bay to Zoe Bay the south. 3 Camping/pack racks: George Point—southern end of 100 4 10.5km (allow 6hr) C South Cape Sandwich Cross the saddle and trek slopes of coastal she-oak and Mulligan Bay Shepherd Bay Camping: South Zoe Bay (has pack racks) and Banksia Bay 2 South Shepherd grasstrees before descending to the Diamantina Creek Toilet: George Point Bay track 100 Water: Zoe Creek—600m upstream from the camp sites 5 crossing, passing a side-track to Sunken Reef Bay 15 on Hecate 100 and Banksia Creek—100m upstream from the beach Follow the coast, travelling through rainforest then crossing Banshee Bay the way. Point 400 South Macushla Toilet: Zoe Bay—southern end 5 creeks. About 300m south of the Diamantina Creek inlet a 400 camping/day-use areas camping area 200 sign indicates the northern entrance to Mulligan Bay . Cardwell Trek south from Little Ramsay Bay 6 , cross a tidal creek Sunken Reef Bay 18 Missionary and rock hop around the headland to the next beach. Head 400 Bay Take a 30min diversion to Sunken Reef Bay camping area. You Stroll 2km along the beach to Mulligan Creek 19 , cross it

Port Hinchinbrook 300 to and then along another beach before veering south-east can draw water from a small creek at the northern end of the at low to half tide, and then 3km further on is George Point

100 Marina 600 through a small gully to the top of a ridge. beach, or from Diamantina Creek 16 during the dry season. 20 and the southern end of the trail. Scraggy Mount Pitt Point A The Haven track 500

Ramsay Bay 1 400

The Haven 300 camping/day-use areas Camping at a glance 500 Hinchinbrook Island 200 National Park 1 Blacksand Beach camping area Remember to set up camp only in designated camp sites and behind any crocodile barriers. 6 (sea kayaks only)

100 Max Max Mount Facilities Camping area Facilities 2 Nina Bay Camping area nights nights Burnett500 7 camping area The Haven 1 North Zoe Bay 11 3 4 Nina Bay 400 200 A great place to base yourself while fishing the A prime fishing spot at the mouth of North Zoe Nina Peak Little Ramsay Bay None 2 8 7 Creek with unlimited beach access. Spot sea 100 5 camping area Hinchinbrook Channel. Boat access only— turtles feeding in the mouth of the creek. 700 tide-dependent. 500 9 Banksia Bay camping area Camp behind the crocodile barriers. 2 6 South Zoe Bay 12 (3 1000 7 Agnes Beach South Macushla 2 Fronts Zoe Bay’s expansive beach, with Mount 10 camping area boats) Bowen Overlooks Missionary Bay and is a popular beautiful Zoe Falls a 15min walk away. ia 7 s Hinchinbrook Channel 600 The Thumb k 8 base for fishing. Boat access only. Sunken Reef Bay n k 200 13 Ba e 300 re Camp behind the crocodile barriers. A shady spot 30min walk off the Thorsborne 100 North C Thorsborne Bay Bruce Highway Zoe 100 Trail with panoramic views of the bay, 2 500 800 Cre 700 ek North Macushla 3 Ranger’s tip! 9 11 Hinchinbrook’s southern mountains and the This shady spot with a northern outlook is the Lucinda jetty. Take care not to become entangled in yellow lm North Zoe Bay 7 a 10 P camping area starting point for the North and South k lawyer cane and hairy mary. These climbing palms n e Mulligan Falls only 700 a e Zoe Bay Shepherd Bay walking tracks. Boat access only. 14 r Girringun 300 F 11 C 12 Exclusively for Thorsborne Trail hikers near the use hook-studded branches to reach skyward. National Park k 12 Sunset Beach 4 1 ee base of the falls. Never enter the Restricted They’re not poisonous, but the tendrils can 800Cypre Cr Zoe ss Pine 13 South Zoe Bay A little spot of paradise on the beach at None 2 Access Area above and around of the falls— Falls camping/ painfully grab your skin, packs and clothing. 600 deserted South Shepherd Bay. Boat and kayak deaths and serious injuries have occurred here. Creek day-use areas oe 14 Z access only. 800 th u Mulligan Bay 15 o Hillock Legend S Banshee Bay 5 Camp with views to Orpheus Island and Mount 700 Point None 2 An isolated camp looking out to the Coral Sea None 2 Diamantina. Explore the nearby creek lined National park Visitor information centre k Mount Diamantina Cree and Eva Island. Whale watch in winter and bird with tall mangroves. Land Boat ramp Diamantina 16 watch in summer. 100 400 15 300 14 17 100 13 George Point 16 Water Ferry Blacksand Beach 6 only 400 Sunken Reef Bay The southern transfer point for Thorsborne 2 600 Mulligan Falls Near a serene tidal lagoon and in the shadow of Waterways Toilets camping area 18 camping area None 1 Trail hikers has views to Lucinda and towering Mount Bowen, this camp is exclusively Orpheus Island. Ferry route Shelter Mount 800 k for sea kayakers. 200 e Straloch re 15 Picnic table C Contour lines 700 19 Nina Bay 7 only 600 n Mulligan Bay a g i 400 camping area Close to the beach and nestled under the l Highway Pack rack Haycock 300 l 2 u trees, this camp is exclusively for Thorsborne

Island M Sealed road Thorsborne Trail hikers camping Trail hikers. Walking track Boat camping Little Ramsay Bay 8 only 200 20 A Track identifier Sea kayak camping Exclusively for Thorsborne Trail hikers. 2 Picnic Camp in a serene bay with the dramatic Thorsborne Trail Water collection point Beach 16 —treat before drinking backdrop of Hinchinbrook’s rugged ridgelines. 1 Trail note Water Banksia Bay 2 —treat before drinking 9 1 Camping area George Point Secluded bush camp near Banksia Creek, with None (3 camping/day-use areas views of Ramsay Bay. boats) Mountain Dungeness Agnes Beach 10 2 Offers views and privacy. To protect nesting None (3 Scale Lucinda seabirds seabirds, camp only between April boats) 0 5 10km and September.

© Garry Hutcheson