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BRUCE HWY WALKING TRACK DISABLED PARKING HINCHINBROOK SWIMMING MT FOX WAY EXPERIENCES HINCHINBROOK PASSENGER FERRY WAY DRIVE Fishing DIVING JOURAMA PASSENGER FERRY FALLS BRUCE HWY WHALE WATCHING Food TOILETS HOSPITAL Nature PICNIC AREA FROSTY MANGO ACCOMMODATION SHELTERED Art PICNIC AREA BIG CRYSTAL SUPERMARKETS CREEK PALUMA GAS BBQ RV Culture LITTLE 2 CRYSTAL CREEK 3 2017 / 2018 ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO HINCHINBROOK

Like all great stories, the Hinchinbrook Way takes you on a journey… A unique, unrivalled experience .

Let the pages of this guide take you on a journey that can be as simple or as complex as you desire, allowing you to sample the regions delights or completely immerse yourself in the Hinchinbrook Way of living.

Regional Map...... 2 - 3

Getting to Hinchinbrook...... 6

Trip Planner...... 7-8

Driving Distances...... 9

What is the Hinchinbrook Way?...... 10 - 11

Journeys...... 12 - 31

Experiences...... 32 - 59

Destinations...... 60 - 73

Markets & Events ...... 74 - 77

Bookings...... 78 - 79 TAKE A JOURNEY TO THE WILD SIDE 4 5 GETTING TO HINCHINBROOK TRIP PLANNER

By Air By Bus Planning your trip from Ingham and OPTIONS TIME PAGE REF Ingham Travel International Airports all service www.inghamtravel.com.au Take a short break: 5 - 25 minutes regular commercial arrivals Ph: (07) 4776 5666 and departures. Both airport TYTO Observation Tower ...... 5 - 10mins...... 17 terminals have a range of car • Two daily departures from Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Lounge...... 5 - 25mins...... 62 - 63 rental services. Townsville (Mon-Fri) Mercer Lane Mosaic, Ingham...... 5 - 25mins...... 62 - 63 Charter flights are also available • One daily departure from Keen to wander: 25 minutes to 1 hour from both Cairns and Townsville Townsville (Sat-Sun) Hinchinbrook Way Walk...... 25mins - 1hr...... 14 - 23 to Ingham. Helloworld Ingham TYTO Wetlands Lookout...... 30mins - 45mins...... 52 - 53 Ph: (07) 4776 5677 TYTO Regional Art Gallery...... 25mins - 35mins. . . . . 18, 62 - 63 [email protected] Italian Delicatessens...... 25mins - 45mins...... 62 - 63 By Car • On demand transfers from Ingham is a comfortable 3 hour Townsville and Cairns to Ingham Ready to discover: 1 -2 hours drive from Cairns or a 1 hour and Ingham Cemetery ...... 1hr...... 62 - 63 20 minute drive from Townsville. Hinchinbrook Island Bus Transfers Circumnavigate Hinchinbrook Island by air ...... 1hr...... 48, 79 Ph: 1800 002 338 Herbert River Museum ...... 1.5hrs - 2hrs...... 64 - 65 hinchinbrookresort.com.au/transfers.php

• On demand transfers from Townsville Need to unwind: Half a Day to Ingham, Lucinda and Cardwell Hinchinbrook Way Drive...... 3hrs - 4hrs...... 24 - 30 Wallaman Falls...... 3hrs - 4hrs...... 43 - 44 By Train Greyhound Coaches Mt Fox...... 4hrs...... 43, 47 www.greyhound.com.au Spirit of Yanks Jetty...... 4hrs...... 43, 49 www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au • Four daily departures from Mulligan Falls...... 4hrs...... 43, 45 Cairns to Ingham • Departing and Primed to explore: Full Day Townsville five times weekly • Four daily departures from Townsville to Ingham Dalrymple Track ...... Full day...... 43, 47 • Departing Cairns five Circumnavigate Hinchinbrook Island by sea ...... Full day...... 48, 78 times weekly Premier Coaches Zoe Bay...... Full day...... 43, 45 www.premierms.com.au Whale Watching...... Full day...... 43, 79 • One daily departure from Charter Fishing Trips ...... Full day...... 84 Cairns to Ingham Set for adventure: Multiple Days • One daily departure from Townsville to Ingham Thorsborne Trail ...... 3 - 5 days...... 43, 46 Great Barrier Reef Dive Trips...... 2 - 3 days...... 49, 78

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In Person: Web: DISTANCES Hinchinbrook Visitor www.hinchinbrookway.com.au Getting to Ingham Information Lounge facebook.com/hinchinbrookway FROM: DISTANCE TIME Corner Cooper Street Cardwell...... 53km...... 37 minutes and Bruce Highway @hinchinbrookway Tully...... 96km. . . 1 hour 8 minutes Ph: 4776 4792 @hinchinbrookway Paluma ...... 67km. . . 1 hour 9 minutes Townsville ...... 113km. . .1 hour 24 minutes

Mission Beach...... 123km. . .1 hour 28 minutes Taken a great photo in the Innisfail...... 148km. . .1 hour 44 minutes Cairns ...... 235km. . 2 hours 52 minutes Hinchinbrook Region?

Driving around Hinchinbrook from Ingham TO: DISTANCE TIME

Please use Trebonne...... 10km...... 11 minutes

#hinchinbrookway Hinchinbrook Island Lookout...... 15.6km...... 14 minutes on Instagram, Twitter Forrest Beach...... 19km...... 16 minutes and Facebook Halifax ...... 19km...... 16 minutes Taylors Beach ...... 25km...... 22 minutes

Lucinda ...... 27km...... 22 minutes

Jourama Falls ...... 29.7km...... 26 minutes

Abergowrie...... 41.4km...... 37 minutes

Broadwater...... 47.2km...... 57 minutes “Had a great time!” Wallaman Falls...... 51.5km...... 58 minutes Mt Fox...... 69.5km. . . .1 hour 26 minutes Please leave your feedback on TripAdvisor

8 9 Fishing WHAT IS Reef Fishing Hinchinbrook THE HINCHINBROOK Channel Fishing Tropical Creek Fishing WAY? Art

Mercer Lane Art Galleries Public Artworks The Hinchinbrook Way reflects the enviable lifestyle of the Hinchinbrook Shire, . A lifestyle set against a backdrop of mountain peaks, mighty waterfalls, cane filled floodplains, wild islands, iconic fishing, Food

tropical reefs and pristine coastline . Local Produce Seafood The Hinchinbrook Way taps into 60,000 years of culture, Italian Cuisine sharing Indigenous and Immigrant stories where cherished traditions are passed down through the generations. Nature

It indulges you with culinary delights from the farm gate, Waterfalls Italian inspired delicatessens and the chance to learn the Wetlands secrets of Nonna’s authentic pasta sauce. Tropical Islands Culture The Hinchinbrook Way introduces you to our story tellers Indigenous weaving an inspiring journey that promises to leave you Agriculture yearning for the next chapter. Festivals & Events TYTO

10 11 WALK...... 14 From the Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Lounge your journey takes you out across an elevated walkway suspended above wetlands and walking through the canopies of raintrees. The walk meanders through the incredible offerings of TYTO before descending past inspiring art works and into the town centre. Wander through the town’s boutique and gourmet shopping experiences, before looping back through the serene TYTO Parklands.

HINCHINBROOK WAY JOURNEYS

Immerse yourself in the Hinchinbrook Way with two themed journeys that provide the perfect

introduction to the lifestyle and DRIVE...... 24 natural beauty of Hinchinbrook . The Hinchinbrook Way Drive spirits you along country roads lined with towering cane, that link the tropical towns, the high set Queenslanders, the historic pubs, the beaches, the rivers, the wetlands and the wilderness. Come and discover the stunning countryside of the Lower Herbert district, its characters, products and experiences. WALK

Birds of TYTO 1 WALK HINCHINBROOK WAY

11 12 13 TYTO Wetlands is named after the Eastern Grass Owl, Tyto capensis. This unique and 10 14 majestic species is a nocturnal master of the wetlands. Their superior eyesight, flight capabilities and ability to walk through tall grasslands make them deadly hunters. Eastern Grass Owls camouflage their nests on the ground, making a nest chamber with a tunnel runway leading out of the tall grass. The owls range in size from 32 cm to 42 cm in height with a wingspan from 100 cm to 116 cm, comparable to the height of an 9 average 6-year-old child.

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2 Raintrees once dominated the Ingham streetscape and can still be seen in picturesque 16 abundance at the local Macknade Mill. They gave shade to passengers waiting to 1 board a steam train, a hitched horse, a tired mother and her children, or a cane cutter waiting impatiently to sign-on for the cane-cutting season. Visitors often remarked on the “magnificent raintrees,” which gave Ingham “an air of quiet dignity unique in Queensland.” In later times the removal of the raintrees was done so under community protest as they gave background to so many memories of long gone days.

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The Sugar Industry Today 3 Kreffts Short-Necked Turtle 5 Kreffts Short-Necked Turtles (Emydura macquarii krefftii) can be seen basking in the sunshine on a rock or paddling beneath the water, head popping up now and then, opportunistically hoping for passing insects. The traditional custodians of the land, the Nywaigi, and Bandjin Peoples included turtles in their diet, both marine and freshwater. The flesh was eaten roasted and the shells were Since 1883, the local sugar industry has supported the community. One of our two used to make fishhooks. mills, The Victoria Mill, stands as the largest in . Kreffts Short-Necked Turtles can In the Hinchinbrook region, on average 4.5 million tonnes of sugar cane is harvested survive droughts for months by producing almost 600,000 tonnes of sugar annually. There are 60 harvesters, 27 locos burrowing underneath the surface into (sugar cane train engines) hauling 4,200 cane bins along 558km of rail network which the mud, only to reappear with the first includes 94 cane railway bridges. The industry employs about 1,200 people throughout storms of the wet season. the year, supporting a further 100 people in secondary industries, generating approximately $300 million in gross revenue every year.

Local Love Stories 4 Observation Tower 6 Under an Australian sun, Italian courtship and marriage traditions were transformed. Early immigrants tended to marry others from their own region. Single men often returned to Italy to find a marriage partner or sent a self-portrait home for their family to arrange a marriage. Soon however, Italian immigrants were marrying local non-Italian girls. As many more people from diverse backgrounds moved to the Hinchinbrook region, it was Scale the 11m Observation Tower for a birds eye view of TYTO and beyond. From the inevitable that new cultural values observation deck cast your eyes out over the canopies of raintrees and melaleucas, would be formed. The history of observe the many species that inhabit the main lagoon, follow the rich green cane cultural adaptation and respect for fields that stretch across alluvial plains to sweeping mountain ranges or watch the daily traditions is one of Hinchinbrook’s hustle and bustle of Ingham. A great photo opportunity for a unique perspective on greatest strengths. the region! Open Daily

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mini Military Museum 7 Piemonte to Queensland – Cesare Costanzo’s journey 10 World War I was fought very close to The name Costanzo is common in home. With danger imminent, local Casale Popolo, but in Ingham, the young men joined the Militia or Citizens name is only borne by two families. Military Force. That one of those families is here, The World War I local militia was a bears witness to the courage of Company of the 31st Battalion, with Guiseppe Costanzo, who following personnel coming from Townsville, World War I made the long journey Bowen, the Burdekin, Charters Towers alone to Australia in the hope that and Ingham. he would make enough money to raise the fares for his wife and To discover the story of the 31st children to join him. Battalion, Kennedy Regiment, visit the mini Military Museum, located within the A living was scarcely to be had in Hinchinbrook Shire Library, TYTO. the rural countryside surrounding Casale Popolo, a village just 14 Open daily from 10am-4pm kilometres from Conzano, in the (excluding Christmas periods province of Alessandria in Piemonte. and public holidays) By 1927, storm clouds of discontent that would lead to an unimaginable 9 Nature Inspired World War II were already brewing. TYTO Regional Art Gallery 8 Urban Design 16 year old Cesare Costanzo found nothing to be optimistic about as his tummy rumbled and his young back strained as he carried and laid bricks. Grimly determined to better his lot, he decided to follow his father Guiseppe. Cesare followed not only in his father’s footsteps but in those who since 1891 had been leaving the harsh economic conditions of Marvel at the latest exhibition with the John Heard’s stunning public artwork, Piemonte to labour in the cane contemporary space showcasing local The Circle of Life encapsulates the fields of tropical North Queensland. artisans and craft enthusiasts through emerging nature inspired urban design There, there were jobs to be had and an annual program and retail outlet. theme found throughout Tully Street; money to be made. This occurs alongside national travelling reflecting the proximity and influence of For Cesare and his family the exhibits. Complementary workshops Australia’s most diverse urban wetland, gamble of migration paid off. He and activities are presented through TYTO Wetlands. purchased a shop in the small the TYTO Event Program to champion For more info about local artist John township of Trebonne, his sister a further creativity and imagination. Heard and his inspiring artworks visit: delicatessen in Ingham and his son, Open daily from 10am-4pm (excluding www.hinchinbrookway.com.au in time, would become a Councillor Christmas periods and public holidays) of the Hinchinbrook Shire Council.

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Mercer Lane 11 Mario Torrisi – a gentleman of the flashing blade 13 It is a long time since cane cutters toiled “like heroes” “to gather in the harvest” but Mario Torrisi is determined that the unique way of life and work of the heroic cane cutter is never forgotten. Post World War II Australia experienced Mercer Lane houses an incredible 42 metres of mosaic art panels depicting the history an economic boom and of the local sugar cane industry. Local business woman Karen Venables and artist immigration was again Kate Carr rallied the community together, resulting in over 3,000 locals and visitors encouraged, particularly participating in the project. The medium of mosaics was used because it can be of the Displaced Person quickly learned, and because of its association with the artwork of ancient Italy and Refugees, Italians Italians who make up a significant percentage of the local population. and Spaniards. These To find out more about local artist Kate Carr visit www.hinchinbrookway.com.au groups were regarded as the saviours of the cane industry in Lee’s Hotel 12 a time of over full employment when it was nearly impossible to entice local young men into the cane fields. Immigrant ships plied the seas between Europe and Australia, one being the Toscana on which young Mario Torrisi travelled with little more than a suitcase and hope. After emigrating from Sicilia – Giarre province, Catania Italy, Mario arrived in Sydney in January in 1951 and by June was a ‘new chum’ The Hotel’s location is the birthplace of the poem “A Pub without Beer” by Dan cutting cane in North Queensland. Sheahan, adapted by Gordon Parsons as “A Pub with no Beer’ sung by Slim Dusty. But the story of Lee’s Hotel centres around intrepid Chinese men and women who came to Mario had a daily routine that was dirty, back breaking and even dangerous at times, work the northern gold fields. and included laying the portable rail, loading the previous day’s rake of cut cane, cutting the next rake, and finally burning for the next day’s cut. By 1962 Mario was no When Rupert Lee (Snr) purchased the Day Dawn Hotel it was in such disrepair it had longer a ‘new chum” cane cutter but a loco driver at Victoria Mill. There he witnessed, to be demolished. Rupert then engaged a young fledgling architect, Ian Ferrier, who from another perspective, the transition from hand cutting to mechanical cutting and became renowned for his designs which incorporated innovative adaptions to the the final exodus of the cane cutter from the cane fields. tropical climate, to design Lee’s Hotel which opened in 1960.

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Ingham Post Office 14 Agile Wallabies 16

The Agile Wallaby joey frequently comes into the care of the Hinchinbrook Wildlife In 1874 mail took 45 days to arrive from Brisbane, if at all, and when it arrived at the Carers. The Agile is an affectionate, inquisitive and intelligent animal. Dungeness seaport there was nobody there authorised to receive or forward it. Sweet potato is a favoured treat and joeys will even learn how to open the fridge Dissatisfaction led to a petition sent to the Post-Master General but it was only with the door to access them. When multiple joeys are in the care of one carer it’s common increased traffic on the stock route that the Lower Herbert Post and Telegraph Office to find them all sharing the one hanging bag. All food, equipment, accommodation was opened on the newly gazetted Town Reserve on Palm Creek in 1875. and veterinary care are paid for out of the pockets of the carers. In 1935 a new post office was built. Its heritage value today is described as “one of the To find out more about Hinchinbrook’s wildlife carers or make a donation visit: last generally Colonial- revival post offices in Australia”. www.nqwildlife.org.au

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TYTO Wetlands A journey that brings to life a yesteryear that shaped the great pioneering cane Take a guided tour community of Hinchinbrook. or self discover Self guide: Pick up a brochure and wander the display at your own leisure. Guided tour: Take a guided tour with a local historian, incl. Cane Cutter Smoko. Contact 4776 4792 for $25 per adult, $15 per child (5-14) incl. smoko • TUESDAY AND SATURDAY 10AM. further information Bookings: Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Lounge 4776 4792 Starts at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library • Minimum numbers required

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TYTO 1 DRIVE HINCHINBROOK WAY

Before you embark on your experience discovering the delights of the Hinchinbrook

7 Way Drive, take the time to explore TYTO. What is TYTO?

Hinchinbrook 6 TYTO is the eclectic, the unexpected; where the discovery of art, culture, nature Island Lookout and knowledge unfolds. It is a place of inspiration that honours, in name, the Tyto capensis (Eastern Grass) owl. TYTO is so much more than a wetland. Year round it plays host to a fusion of events, activities, workshops and tours. A perfect place to while away an hour or a day. 3 5 4 To discover more visit tyto.com.au or facebook visitTYTO

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TYTO is owned and operated by Hinchinbrook Shire Council JOHN HEARD: Grasshopper

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Herbert River 2 Macknade Mill 4

The Herbert River, crossed twice during the Hinchinbrook Way drive is mighty when in Dominating the surrounding landscape of Macknade is the 70m high chimney stack flood, but a gentle meandering sandy river through all other times. Originating high of the Macknade Mill. A pioneering mill first established in 1874, it has the capacity to on the Atherton Tablelands, the river flows east 150km through the rugged Herbert crush up to 1.82 million tonnes of cane in a season. River Gorge and out across the floodplains providing the fertility for the Hinchinbrook The mill plays a vital role within the local community. Not only is it a significant local region’s farming before culminating at the southern end of the Hinchinbrook Channel. employer, but within its grounds it boasts an idyllic nine hole golf course spread amongst giant raintrees and a vibrant local bowls club.

Seymour Pub 3 Halifax 5

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Built in 1903, the original hotel burnt down in 1928 and was rebuilt as a two storey Halifax is Queensland’s quintessential tropical heritage town nestled against the bank concrete building in 1929. In the floods of 1967, over 2 metres of water flowed through of the Herbert River with shady mango trees adorning the heritage streets and a the bottom rooms of the hotel, so many locals took refuge on the upper floor, where backdrop of tropical mountains. The township of Halifax prospered throughout the drink service was maintained! later part of the 19th Century rivalling Ingham; however the development of a sugar Current publican, Douglas Barrie, is a noted local historian who has researched the tram line in the mid 1890’s from Ingham to the deep-water port of Lucinda curtailed its crash of the Texas Terror, a US Liberator Bomber, on Hinchinbrook Island in 1942. future expansion. Today, Halifax is still a vibrant country town with a population of 400 people, two primary schools, a diversity of businesses and a stone’s throw from some of the world’s iconic fishing destinations.

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Lucinda 6 Taylors Beach 8

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Backed by 3 kilometres of deep natural mangrove covered tidal flats, Lucinda is An escape from the world, a place of serenity, where you can slow down, relax and almost an island unto itself. For anglers, photographers and families it is the perfect melt away your worries. If you allow this place time, you will discover why people destination with access to unrivalled fishing experiences, long sandy coastline and return for longer and longer stays. Low tide unveils a world of opportunities; watch stunning scenery. The contrast of the rising or setting sun, golden beach, calm sea and the fascinating display of soldier crabs milling away in the mudflats; explore the marine backdrop of Hinchinbrook Island juxtaposed against the engineering marvel that is the wonders found in water pools; wander the exposed tidal flats or simply sit back and Lucinda Jetty makes for a composition that even amateur photographers will delight in. enjoy the view as boats carefully navigate through unveiled channels. If you’re enticed already there is a range of local accommodation so you can drop anchor and truly unwind.

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Dungeness is more than just a gateway to wild iconic tropical havens; it is a destination Victoria Mill is one of the largest sugar mills in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s chimney in itself. Perched on the edge of a mangrove wilderness with majestic views of stacks stand at 66m and the mill is cable of processing up to 3.74 million tonnes of Hinchinbrook Island; it provides more than enough reasons to slow down your journey sugar cane annually. and soak up the scenery. Grab a cold beer from the local pub, or a serve of fresh fish Having expanded cogeneration facilities to turn bagasse into electricity, the mill and chips and enjoy this stunning destination. is not only self-sufficient but can export half of its energy produced back into the Hire a tinny or houseboat, charter a fishing expedition, book a day tour on electricity grid. This creates an environmentally friendly solution, turning a waste Hinchinbrook Island, board a scenic flight or get adventurous and take a dive trip. product into a resource. There are so many incredible experiences on offer that a longer stay is inevitable.

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Mungalla Station 10

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Mungalla Station is Australia’s most accessible and authentic Indigenous experience, a successful Indigenous enterprise, a multi-award winning tourism destination and an iconic Australian cattle station. Occupied by the Nywaigi People for over 60,000 years, Mungalla Station abounds with history. First dispersed from their land in 1860 by European settlement, they later returned to Mungalla as a safe haven under the caring eye of the station owner, later only to have a small group of them taken away and exhibited as cannibals and savages in America. In 1999 Mungalla was purchased and returned to the Nywaigi People to support and benefit their existing culture.

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A beach that extends well beyond the horizon, beckoning the beachcomber, dog walker or romantic. With a backdrop of tropical islands, spectacular views and an ocean full of wonders, why wouldn’t you take a sunset stroll along this spectacular coastline? Finish the day with a cold beer or wine by the at the local pub or chill out on COME BACK HOME… the beach with a hand full of fresh fish and chips and watch the stunning colours of a tropical sunset. THE HINCHINBROOK WAY

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The old world charm of Taste the flavours of Italy Hinchinbrook presents in local delicatessens. a delightful selection Broaden your horizon and of unique authentic immerse yourself in stories experiences shaped crafted over millennia. through the generations Feel the magic of tropical and reimagined by the rainforests, wilderness communities’ artisans, story beaches and thundering tellers and entrepreneurs. waterfalls. Catch a wild HINCHINBROOK WAY barramundi under the gaze Delicious locally sourced of rugged mist-bound food, breathtaking scenery, mountain peaks. incredible wildlife, iconic EXPERIENCES fishing experiences, For every adventurer, inspirational art and 60,000 family, foodie, culture FISHING ...... 34 years of culture all weaved vulture, angler, nature into one incredible story - lover and history buff; the FOOD ...... 40 the Hinchinbrook Way. Hinchinbrook Way has NATURE ...... 42 an experience you’ve Discover Ingham’s exciting been looking for. ART ...... 54 eclectic mix of boutique

CULTURE ...... 56 shops. Sample the diversity of gourmet local produce. FISHING

THE ANGLERS MECCA CATCH A WILD BARRA IN HINCHINBROOK FISHING

Home of the International Fishing Series, the Hinchinbrook region offers arguably some of the best fishing experiences in the world amongst picture postcard scenery .

Within a one hour radius of Ingham the full spectrum of world class recreational fishing opportunities are on offer, including beach fishing off the pristine Hinchinbrook coastline, wharf fishing from Lucinda and Dungeness fishing wharfs, sweet- water fishing in the rugged Herbert River Gorge, Barramundi fishing in the tranquil waters of the Hinchinbrook Channel, or classic open water fishing on the Great Barrier Reef.

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Boat Ramps...... 38 - 39

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FISHING HINCHINBROOK CHANNEL ESCAPE TO AN ANGLER’S PARADISE HINCHINBROOK ISLAND FISHING HOT SPOTS THORSBORNE HERBERT RIVER TRAIL GORGE /YAMANIE ZOE BAY PICK-UP POINT ZOE FALLS LAND-BASED FISHING BROADWATER BRAMBLE STATE FOREST 1 Forrest Beach REEF 3 Lucinda Whiting, Flathead and Barramundi Golden Snapper, Javelin Fish and DALRYMPLE MULLIGAN FALLS BRUCE HWY 8 7 TRACK Barramundi ABERGOWRIE 2 Taylors Beach GEORGE Whiting, Flathead, Javelin Fish and 4 Dungeness POINT Barramundi Bream, Mangrove Jack, Javelin Fish 4 and Blue Salmon LONGPOCKET HINCHINBROOK DUNGENESS 5 IS. LOOKOUT LUCINDA 3 PELORUS ISLAND 9 DJAGANY 6 BOAT FISHING WALK HALIFAX 5 Lucinda Jetty 8 Hinchinbrook Channel ORPHEUS ISLAND Queen Fish, Spanish Mackerel, Golden Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, Golden TREBONNE TAYLORS Snapper, Giant Trevally Snapper, Javelin Fish WALLAMAN BEACH 2 FALLS INGHAM YANKS 6 Pelorus and Orpheus Islands 9 Herbert River JETTY Coral Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Sooty Grunter, Barramundi and Jungle Northern Bluefin Tuna Perch FORREST 1 BEACH 7 Great Barrier Reef Coral Trout, Red Emperor, Tropical Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Bill Fish

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Fishing Zone AVAILABLE FROM ALL TACKLE AND BAIT SHOPS & Maps THE HINCHINBROOK VISITOR INFORMATION LOUNGE MT FOX 36 37

BRUCE HWY JOURAMA FALLS

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THORSBORNE FISHING TRAIL HERBERT RIVER GORGE /YAMANIE ZOE BAY PICK-UP POINT ZOE FALLS BROADWATER BRAMBLE STATE FOREST ESCAPE TO AN ANGLERS PARADISEREEF

DALRYMPLE MULLIGAN FALLS BRUCE HWY TRACK ABERGOWRIE BOAT RAMPS

GEORGE POINT DUNGENESS LONGPOCKET HINCHINBROOK 1 IS. LOOKOUT GettingPELORUS out on the water is the ultimate way LUCINDA ISLAND DJAGANY to experience the diversity of Hinchinbrook’s WALK 2 HALIFAX iconicORPHEUS fishing experiences . Along the coastline ISLAND TREBONNE TAYLORS there are six public boat ramps . WALLAMAN BEACH 3 FALLS INGHAM YANKS JETTY TYTO WETLANDS ALWAYS SEEK LOCAL KNOWLEDGE ON TIDES, WEATHER CONDITIONS AND BOAT RAMP ACCESS BEFORE LAUNCHING A BOAT. FORREST 4 BEACH 5 1 DUNGENESS BOAT RAMP 4 FORREST BEACH BOAT RAMP All-purpose boat ramp, providing Access to Lady Elliot Reef and the BRUCE HWY access to the Great Barrier Reef, Greater Palm Island Group Hinchinbrook Channel and Hinchinbrook Island MT FOX 5 CASSADY CREEK BOAT RAMP Limited access to Cassady Creek inlet 2 MONA BOAT RAMP JOURAMA BRUCE HWY Access to the Herbert River and FALLS Hinchinbrook Channel 6 CRYSTAL CREEK BOAT RAMP Access to tributaries running out from

BRUCE HWY the orient and Crystal Creek vicinity 3 TAYLORS BEACH BOAT RAMP 6 Access to Orpheus and Pelorus Islands and great for accessing the mangrove tributaries of Victoria Creek PALUMA

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HINCHINBROOK FLAVOURS FOOD

Exploding with flavour, guided by rich cultural influences with produce garnered from farm ITALIAN FOOD LOCAL PRODUCE gate and backyard plots . With the freshest daily Immerse yourself in the aromas of Sample unique local produce, including Ingham’s Italian inspired delicatessens Jourama Farms Gourmet Mushrooms, seafood and Italian inspired delicatessens you and stock up your pantry with the very Bellasato Farm Heritage Breed Chickens best local produce and imported Italian and the extraordinarily rare and will be delighted with the morsels made with delicacies. (see Ingham Map, page 62 - 63) delectable varieties of Damree Honey love that’ll dance on your taste buds .

The must do experiences are:

Sampling the local Visiting farm gate stalls produce (mushrooms, and sampling the delicious honey, seafood, chickens local tropical fruits and homemade pasta) Enjoying a high tea Picking up a picnic basket amongst the flowers from local cafés and SEAFOOD HIGH TEA AMONG THE FLOWERS heading to Wallaman Falls Stocking up at the local Local fishmongers and seafood cafe’s High tea (and coffee) amidst flowers is delicatessens. take incredible pride in sourcing locally just one offering from the quaint florist sustainably caught seafood; presenting shops of Cartwright Street, Ingham Tucking into fish and chips the freshest delights from the Coral Sea! at Lucinda

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THE WORLD’S MOST ACCESSIBLE WILDERNESS GREAT BARRIER NATURE REEF 10 12 HINCHINBROOK HINCHINBROOK CHANNEL 35km The great Herbert River Valley, bordered by ISLAND THORSBORNE 6 majestic mountain ranges, pristine coastline HERBERT RIVER TRAIL GORGE /YAMANIE 3 ZOE BAY PICK-UP POINT ZOE FALLS and remote tropical islands . BROADWATER 4 BRAMBLE STATE FOREST 7 REEF DALRYMPLE MULLIGAN FALLS BRUCE HWY 5 TRACK A lush diversity of tropical rainforests housing giant waterfalls ABERGOWRIE GEORGE and swimming holes, wetlands teeming with wildlife and river POINT DUNGENESS 13 systems that ebb and flow as spectacularly as the seasons; all LONGPOCKET HINCHINBROOK IS. LOOKOUT LUCINDA 19km PELORUS showcasing nature at its best. ISLAND 9 DJAGANY WALK HALIFAX 11 The must do experiences: Wallaman Falls, Zoe Bay, 22km ORPHEUS ISLAND TREBONNE TAYLORS circumnavigation of Hinchinbrook Island (by boat or air) and WALLAMAN BEACH FALLS INGHAM 1 YANKS TYTO Wetlands. JETTY TYTO WETLANDS

FORREST BEACH Waterfalls ...... 44 - 45

Walking ...... 46 - 47 BRUCE HWY

Hinchinbrook Island...... 48 MT FOX 8 Great Barrier Reef...... 49 JOURAMA BRUCE HWY Orpheus and Pelorus Island ...... 49 2 FALLS

BRUCE HWY The Birds of Hinchinbrook...... 50 - 51

TYTO Wetlands ...... 52 - 53 PALUMA

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Waterfalls and Waterholes

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1 WALLAMAN FALLS 2 JOURAMA FALLS 4 ZOE FALLS Immerse yourself into the calm infinity pools of Zoe Falls. Gaze out across the rich

Located just 20 minutes south of Ingham, tropical vista comprised of deep green rainforest, rugged blue mountain peaks, the Plunging 268m, Wallaman Falls, in an idyllic rainforest setting is Jourama long white curving beach and the tranquil deep turquoise sea. Australia’s highest single drop waterfall Falls. The perfect destination for is an experience not to be missed. Once you have been consumed by the trinity of Zoe (Zoe Bay, Zoe Beach and Zoe campers, photographers and bird lovers Viewing its sheer size and tranquility Falls), you will likely never find a comparable nature experience. alike. For the swimmers, deep shaded is easily accessible from the lookout; swimming holes and shallow streams however to truly appreciate the bordering the campgrounds are the magnitude of the falls a trek to the base perfect escape on a hot tropical day. is a must for the more adventurous!

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3 5 BROADWATER MULLIGAN FALLS Surrounded by gnarled shady trees, Broadwater’s cool waters provide the perfect It’s not fair to contrast Mulligan Falls with Zoe Falls; however it’s easily the most destination for a refreshing dip. Take your boogie boards and ride the water as it crashes accessible waterfall on the island involving only a short shuttle across from Lucinda. over smooth rocks, build your own little private spa in the middle of the river or relax in the Set high above the beach, with a deep inviting waterhole, Mulligan Falls is an ideal calm water nooks. For the explorers, discover the nearby majestic 200 year old fig tree. half day trip.

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Walking Trails

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7 DALRYMPLE TRACK (1 DAY) 8 MT FOX This difficult 10km track was used by Standing tall above the surrounding three local Indigenous groups to cross eucalypt woodlands, the secluded Mount the Cardwell Range. Later transformed Fox crater is formed from an ancient by early European settlers into North volcano. Take the time to trek up rugged Queensland’s first road suitable for walking track to reveal spectacular views wheeled traffic. The stone pitched of the surrounding Kangaroo Hills and bridge still located there today at the countryside. If you’re lucky enough you summit of the walk is the oldest surviving may even encounter the endangered example of civil engineering work on Sharman’s Rock-Wallaby. mainland North Queensland.

9 DJAGANY WALK 6 THORSBORNE TRAIL (3-5 days) Starting at Wallaman Falls, the 56.8km Hinchinbrook Island’s rugged Thorsborne Trail is one of the World’s best multi-day Djagany (goanna) walk traverses an walking experiences. The trail traverses an incredible diversity of terrain, from rugged abandoned forestry trail through open tropical peaks, stunning coastal beaches, rocky shorelines, melaleuca swamps and forest, she-oaks and rainforest. The patches of eucalypts and rainforest. As the trail winds its way 32km south from Ramsay trail provides access to seldom visited Beach to George Point it intersects many of the islands iconic destinations including waterfalls and river systems and is ideal Nina Peak, Zoe Bay and Mulligan Falls. for experienced bushwalkers. For the ultimate experience walk the trail from north to south and book your boat A highlight of the walk is the Pack Trail transfers to and from Lucinda. This option delivers a stunning early morning one hour campsite with expansive views over the cruise of the incredibly photogenic Hinchinbrook Channel en route to Ramsay Bay. The surrounding range. beauty of this option is once you have finished the trail it is only a 15 minute transfer For detailed track notes visit from George Point back to your transport, hot showers, hot meals and a cold brew! www.nprsr.qld.gov.au

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Hinchinbrook Island 10 Tropical Islands and the Great Barrier Reef

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11 ORPHEUS ISLAND 12 GREAT BARRIER REEF

Orpheus Island, a paradise for nature The Great Barrier Reef, the world’s lovers; home to over 1,000 different largest living structure is only 35km vibrant and colourful marine species. from the Hinchinbrook Shire’s coastline. For the snorkelling enthusiasts Yanks Renowned for it snorkelling, diving and Jetty (located at the southern end of whale watching experiences. the island) is the ideal launching pad to explore the fringing coral reefs.

Bookings p.78 Bookings p.78 The island’s jagged tropical peaks brood amongst clouds, towering over an ancient rainforest clad coastline and long white sandy beaches. Lizards swagger along 13 PELORUS ISLAND coastal fringes; masters of the wilderness, as chilled waters descend swirling through infinity pools resting high above the Coral Sea before plunging over waterfalls to the Pelorus Island, separated by a narrow channel to the north of Orpheus Island is the coastline below. Hinchinbrook Island’s presence transcends all expectations, a place perfect base camp to explore nearby reefs. Commercial dive operators run regular that stays with you; long after you leave it’s majestic beauty. island-based dive trips.

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AN AVIAN ADVENTURE BIRDS OF HINCHINBROOK RAINBOW BEE-EATER BRAHMINY KITE (Merops ornatus) (Haliastur indus) With 380 bird species recorded throughout the year, Hinchinbrook is a birdwatchers mecca .

Here’s just a snapshot of the diversity of birds. For more information on local bird species and bird watching sites head to the Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Lounge. BARKING OWL SACRED KINGFISHER (Ninox connivens) (Todiramphus sanctus)

YELLOW –BELLIED SUNBIRD BUSH STONE-CURLEW BLACK-NECKED STORK YELLOW-SPOTTED (Nectarinia jugularis) (Burhinus grallarius) (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus) HONEYEATER (Meliphaga notata)

STRIATED HERON CRIMSON FINCH HELMETED FRIARBIRD BLUE-WINGED KOOKABURRA (Butorides striata) (Neochmia phaeton) (Philemon buceroides) (Dacelo leachii)

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WALKWAY to WALKWAY to Café/Restaurant Café/Restaurant TYTO Regional Art GallerTYTOy Regional Art Gallery Hinchinbrook Shire LibrarHinchinbrooky Shire Library TYTO Conference & EventTYTO CeConfntreerence & Event Centre mini Military Museummini Military Museum

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TYTO is owned andTYTO operated is owned by theand Hinchinbrook operated by theShire Hinchinbrook Council. Shire Council. 52 ART

UNIQUE ARTISAN PRODUCTS Purchase artisan and craft works unique to this region from TYTO Regional Art Gallery Giftshop. A wide variety of items from ART ceramics and canvases to cards and jewellery. OPEN DAILY 10.00am-4.00pm Tending the land as morning light breaks and (excluding Christmas periods and public holidays) engineering metal to sculpt the movement of the landscape narrate another day . Artists hidden among the fabric of life . . it is the Hinchinbrook Way . JOHN HEARD-GRASSHOPPER Learn a new skill or indulge in a passion with regular art inspired workshops at TYTO. Discover the visually stunning Mercer Lane Mosaic in Ingham’s town centre. Take time to explore the diversity of Ingham’s public art installations and local art galleries.

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Cultural Experiences CULTURE

A mix of ancient Indigenous traditions and European pioneering, representing no More info Bookings p.74 p.78 less than 23 nationalities form a wonderful tapestry of cultural experiences and stories . INGHAM MARAKA FESTIVAL AUSTRALIAN ITALIAN FESTIVAL Maraka means happy gathering and the Ingham’s iconic annual Italian cultural near month long festivities bring October experience is held on the first weekend to life with events including a rock & roll of August. Featuring continuous live Plan a longer journey, immerse yourself in the colourful dinner dance, cocktail night, historic entertainment, homemade Italian cuisine, annual celebrations at the Australian Italian Festival; discover steam train rides, fireworks night and Italian wine, cooking demonstrations and Mardi Gras. a diversity of events for all the family. the incredible stories and way of life of the Nywaigi People at Mungalla Station. Step back in time with a visit to the Herbert River Museum in Halifax or take a guided history tour of the Sugar Tracks at TYTO.

Experiences...... 57 Bookings More info Heritage Style Pubs ...... 58-59 p.78 p.74

MUNGALLA EXPERIENCE HERBERT RIVER MUSEUM Offered through a range of tours, AND GALLERY discover the culture and history of Discover the families and stories that the Nywaigi People, experience the have shaped and defined the history of incredible taste of a Kup Murri (earth the Hinchinbrook region. View historical oven) dinner and enjoy live contemporary artefacts, photos and archives curated to Indigenous music. present a fascinating insight into the past.

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1 ASHTON HOTEL 7 SEYMOUR HOTEL TREBONNE 3 TAYLORS 9 HABERMAN RD, LONG POCKET 24-26 FULTON DR, BEMERSIDE 4 2 BEACH INGHAM 2 TREBONNE PUB 8 HALIFAX HOTEL 5 6 1 STONE RIVER RD, TREBONNE 26 MACROSSAN ST, HALIFAX

FORREST 3 HINCHINBROOK HOTEL 9 LUCINDA POINT HOTEL BEACH 83 LANNERCOST ST, INGHAM 6 KEAST ST, LUCINDA

4 LEES HOTEL 58 LANNERCOST ST, INGHAM

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5 EAST INGHAM HOTEL 43 HERBERT ST, INGHAM MT FOX 6 STATION HOTEL 91 CARTWRIGHT ST, INGHAM

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BRUCE HWY LUCINDA & DUNGENESS. . . . 66 The perfect destination for anglers, photographers and families. Access to unrivalled fishing experiences, long sandy DESTINATIONS coastline and stunning scenery.

Discover the collection of TAYLORS BEACH...... 68 Hinchinbrook’s welcoming An escape from the world, a place of serenity, where you can towns, each with their wander tidal flats or kick back own distinct identity . and cast away.

...... INGHAM 62 FORREST BEACH...... 70 Inspiring public art, A beach that extends well gorgeous boutiques shops, beyond the horizon, with a delicatessens, markets, cafes, backdrop of tropical islands art galleries, local produce beckoning the beachcomber, stores, walking trails and world dog walker or romantic. class nature experiences.

HALIFAX ...... 64 TREBONNE ...... 72 With its quaint heritage Derived from the French buildings set amongst phrase very good, Trebonne shady mango trees, Halifax is the gateway to the regions could easily be described as wilderness experiences. Queensland’s quintessential tropical heritage village.

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Halifax St INGHAM

Sachs Ln Moretti St Dalrymple St SERVICES Halifax St

Sachs Ln Garbutt St 1 HINCHINBROOK VISITOR INFORMATION LOUNGE

Churchill St Gardiner St TOWNSVILLE RD (BRUCE HWY) Heard St Hervey St Stallan St Visitor Information and Bookings, Open 7 days. Neame St Stone St Warren St 2 HINCHINBROOK WAY WALK

Forgan St Jesson St A rich interpretative loop walk through TYTO and Ingham CBD. Hunter St Hawkins St Burke St Gort St Hardy St Clay St Trebonne Rd Covell St C 4 INGHAM 6 3 Lannercost St Victoria Mill Rd TYTO Cassady St Fairford Rd Fairford Rd B Ann St Eleanor St Victoria Mill Rd Art Gallery, Library, Observation Tower, Museum, Open 7 days except public holidays. 5 Victoria Mill Rd Dutton St Sir Arthur Fadden Pde A 3 Mcilwraith St 4 7 MERCER LANE MOSAIC Menzies St 3km Davidson St Marina Parade Stunning 42m long mosaic tribute to the sugar cane industry. Griffith St 2 1

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Miles St INGHAM Botanical Gardens, War Memorial, Alpini Monument. GOLF Cemetery Rd TOWNSVILLE RD (BRUCE HWY) COURSE 6 ROTARY PARK Rutledge St Row St Centrally located park with giant shady raintrees and secure children’s playground.

Warrens Hill Rd Dickson St 7 INGHAM CEMETERY

PhilpSt 3km east of Ingham. Tiled mausoleums portray the area’s Mediterranean influences.

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Scott St Starting from directly behind the Halifax Library, this short loop walk through riparian Shaws Ave rainforest along the banks of the Herbert River is the ideal spot for birdwatching.

2 HALIFAX HERITAGE WALK Every building has a story. Wander through the village centre and discover the history behind Halifax’s commercial buildings.

2 Scott St 3 Farrell Dr HERITAGE LISTED ROW OF STREET TREES Alma St 1 HALIFAX Lining the centre of Macrossan Street is a row of heritage listed mango trees planted circa 1885. 3

Macrossan St 4 4 HERBERT RIVER MUSEUM AND GALLERY Anderssen St Walk though to discover a multitude of artefacts and unique stories that make

5 Hinchinbrook’s past come alive. Open Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 12noon and

Victoria Tce Second Sunday of the month 10am to 1pm

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Argaet St Rosendahl St Rifle Range Rd 5 FRED HEARD MEMORIAL PARK

6 MONA BOAT RAMP Access to the Herbert River and Hinchinbrook Channel.

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1 FORREST BEACH Bellbird Cl Stretching 14km, this tropical beach with idyllic island views is the perfect place to FORREST Moreton Bay St Allingham while away a lazy afternoon. BEACH Mahongany Dr Rosella St 2 VINCE CORBETT PARK Palm Creek Ingham Forrest Beach Rd Banksia St Located right on the beach, with modern amenities and direct access to the ocean Ingham Forrest Beach Rd swimming enclosure.

Grevillea St 3 FORREST BEACH PROGRESS PARK LeichhardtCedar St Allamanda Ave 6 Located right on the beach, with gazebos, outdoor fitness equipment and half 5 court (basketball).

Bottlebrush St 1 Pandanus St 2 4 ESPLANADE WALK Wattle St 3 Coastal walk from Forrest Beach Boat Ramp to Forrest Beach Hotel. 4

5 PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS Play a game of tennis right next to the beach! The court is open to the public and Cassady Beach Rd there is no charge for use.

6 FORREST BEACH BOAT RAMP Access to Halifax Bay, Lady Elliot Reef and Greater Palm Island Group. Seek local knowledge on access, tides and weather conditions prior to launching.

70 Cassady Beach Rd 71 LANNERCOSTLANNERCOST

TREBONNE TREBONNE

SERVICES Broadwater State Forest 37km Ashton Hotel 14.5km Abergowrie 30km

1 TREBONNE POST OFFICE With the appearance of being held together by two rusty nails, the very quaint Doyle St TREBONNE Myer St and photogenic weatherboard clad Trebonne Post Office has been operating untouched for almost 100 years.

AbergowrieIngham Rd9.5km 2 PELOTA MANO COURT (BASQUE HANDBALL COURT) Briton St 2 Listed on the Queensland Heritage Register, the Pelota Mano (handball) court 3 Sartoresi St constructed in 1959 is a rare illustration of the presence of Basque culture in Stone River Rd Queensland. The court comprises two reinforced concrete walls and concrete 1 slabs on the ground and is particularly significant for its rarity as the only purpose Rankin St built handball court constructed in Queensland. Time for a game of handball… The court is open to the public and there is no charge for use. Gorton St

Wallis St

Mt Fox 60km 3 LEO PARK Wallaman Falls 42km Centrally located park with modern facilities, playground and picnic shelters.

Stone River Rd

72 73 WHAT’S ON MAJOR EVENTS

Ingham Show Tasman Turtle Picnic Day Ingham Sugar City Rodeo Bentrods Show & Shine Ingham Showgrounds TYTO Parklands Ingham Showgrounds Herbert River Jockey Club Race Course 27-29 Cooper St, Ingham Macrossan Ave, Ingham 27-29 Cooper St, Ingham 67 Marina Pde, Ingham EARLY JULY MID MAY EARLY SEPTEMBER END MAY

Australian Italian Festival Ingham Maraka Festival Ingham Races GSM Gruelling Games TYTO Parklands Various locations Herbert River Jockey Club Race Course Gilroy Santa Maria College Oval Macrossan Ave, Ingham EVENTS THROUGHOUT MONTH 67 Marina Pde, Ingham 17 Chamberlain St, Ingham EARLY AUGUST OF OCTOBER Ingham Gold Cup LATE MAY EARLY SEPTEMBER Main event – Rotary Park Herbert St, Ingham Family Race Day LATE OCTOBER MID NOVEMBER

74 75 WHAT’S ON TYTO EVENTS MARKETS

Sunday Session Hinchinbrook Market Day Forrest Beach Markets TYTO Amphitheatre TYTO Parklands, Ingham Progress Park, Forrest Beach APRIL - SEPTEMBER - 4.30pm – 6.30pm APRIL - SEPTEMBER MAY - SEPTEMBER LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 8:30am - 1:30pm 8:00am - 12:00pm

Tea and Trivia (seniors) 1ST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH 4TH SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH TYTO Conference and Event Centre APRIL - SEPTEMBER - 9.30am – 11.00am LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Conroy Hall Markets Raintree Markets Conroy Hall, McIlwraith Street Rotary Park, Ingham TINY tots @ TYTO (parents and children) 7:00am - 12:00pm 7:00am - 12:00pm Including Baby Bop and Storytime 2ND SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH 3RD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH Hinchinbrook Shire Library 10.00am – 11.30am WEEKLY Lucinda Markets Mercer Lane mini Markets Double Daw Creative Studio Borello Park, Lucinda Mercer Ln, Ingham Create your own event / sound recording, film making and photography space / Use by arrangement MAY - SEPTEMBER OCTOBER - MARCH DAILY 9:00am - 2:00pm 8.30AM TO 1.30PM 2ND SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH 1ST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH School Holiday Activities Variety of activities and workshops ALL QLD SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Exhibitions TYTO Regional Art Gallery 10.00am – 4.00pm - DAILY with monthly changes Opening Evening - FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

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Thorsborne Trail and Australian Italian Festival Scenic and Charter Flights Acknowledgements Hinchinbrook Island Tours Ingham’s iconic Italian Liddles Heli-Fishing and cultural experience Scenic Flights Absolute North Charters Ph: 4776 5288 See Hinchinbrook from the air! Tours and transfers from Lucinda to Alastair Freeman www.australianitalianfestival.com.au Ph: (07) 4776 2030 / (07) 4776 5711 Hinchinbrook Island Bianka Vidonja Balanzategui Ph: 0419 712 577 www.liddles.com.au/air-services Sugar Tracks Tour Derick Tickner www.absolutenorthcharters.com A historical insight in the sugar cane industry. With or without ‘smoko’. National Park Fay Morris Hinchinbrook Island Cruises Campsite Bookings Ph: 4776 4792 / www.tyto.com.au Hinchinbrook Shire Library Tours and transfers from Lucinda to For all bookings Ph: 137468 or Special Collection Hinchinbrook Island www.qld.gov.au/camping Ph: 0499 335 383 / 0409 744 915 Tours Ian McCleod www.hinchinbrookislandcruises.com.au Make your own Adventure Big Crystal Creek Campground Discover Hinchinbrook’s nature Mt Spec National Park John Heard Queensland National Parks and history Spiegelhauer Rd, Crystal Creek Lees Hotel Thorsborne Trail Camping Permits Ph: 0427 665 576 Linda Bates www.qld.gov.au/camping www.makeyourownadventure.com.au Broadwater Campground Abergowrie State Forest Louise Plinth TYTO Wetlands Guided Tour Broadwater Park Rd, Abergowrie Fishing Guided tour of TYTO Wetlands Mario Torrisi Crackajack Sportfishing Adventures Ph: 4776 4792 / www.tyto.com.au George Point Campground Mungalla Station Guided fishing tours from Lucinda Hinchinbrook Island National Park Mystery Dog Productions Ph: 0417 192 318 / (07) 4776 2968 TYTO Regional Art Gallery Tour www.crackfish.com Guided tour of scheduled exhibition Jourama Falls Campground Noel Mason Ph: 4776 4725 / www.tyto.com.au Mt Spec National Park North Queensland Wildlife Care Full on Fish’n Charters Jourama Falls Road, Yuruga Bait and lure fishing charters Whale Watching Pearl and Salvatore (Sam) Cavallaro Ph: 0429 332 566 / www.fullonfishn.com.au Mulligan Falls Campground Townsville Whale Watching Hinchinbrook Island National Park Peter Costanzo Ingham Boat Hire Tours departing from Lucinda Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services 2 day hire starts from $300 Ph: 0499 289 472 / (07) 4772 5800 Wallaman Falls Campground Ph: 0468 324 473 www.affordablechartersgroup.com.au Quinn Lawson www.inghamboathire.com.au Wallaman Falls Road, Lannercost State Library Archives Diving Culture Troy Wyles-Whelan Remote Area Dive Yanks Jetty Campground Mungalla Aboriginal Tours Dive trips departing Lucinda Orpheus Island National Park Tytotony.blogspot.com Culture and History of Mungalla Station Ph: 4721 4425 and the Nywaigi Aboriginal People Zoe Bay Campground TYTO www.remoteareadive.com.au Ph: (07) 4777 8718 / 0428 710 907 Hinchinbrook Island National Park Townsville Bushwalking Club www.mungallaaboriginaltours.com.au

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