Where to Stay
Hinchinbrook Resorts Lucinda
Pristine water ways, stunning reefs and untouched islands provide the backdrop to this delightful resort. Located in Tropical North Queensland, Lucinda is the home of Hinchinbrook Resorts. Lucinda is 150 kilometres north of Townsville and 300 kilometres south of Cairns. The Hinchinbrook Region is renowned for containing some of the most outstanding and spectacular islands, reefs and waters of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The area abounds with fish and coral as well as unforgettable scenery. Nature enthusiasts can stroll the resort grounds and nearby national parks where they can absorb themselves in bird watching or the sights of the many waterfalls. Anglers and boating enthusiasts can take advantage of the large boat ramp with ample trailer parking and for in-house guests boat mooring along the surrounding pontoons makes that big day out on the water a bit easier to come home to. You can truly enjoy the stunning natural beauty, rich history and fabulous attractions that await them. People of all ages will enjoy the many attractions of the Hinchinbrook area, whether here on business, seeking relaxation or something more adventurous.
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Broadwater camping area, Abergowrie State Forest
Broadwater camping area, in Abergowrie State Forest, provides a large, open, grassy setting surrounded by tall, open eucalypt forests. Broadwater has covered picnic areas with gas barbecues, picnic tables, toilets and cold showers. Choose from short walks, swimming, birdwatching, or just relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity that the forest has to offer. Large open areas cater for large groups, making it a popular destination for school groups during the week. Camping permits are required, and fees apply. A tag with your booking number must be displayed at your campsite. Book your campsite and purchase your camping permit in advance. Bookings can be made on-line, over the counter or by phone. Note that self-registration is no longer available. Fires are permitted in the fire rings provided. Campers need to bring firewood as it is no longer supplied and must not be collected from Abergowrie State forest. Image credits: Qld Govt
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Palm Island Motel
Located on the picturesque Great Palm Island, 65 kilometres northwest of Townsville on the east coast of Queensland, the Palm Island Motel offers a range of double, twin and family rooms. All rooms are serviced daily and have amenities like free cable television, coffee making facilities, refrigerators, microwaves and irons/ironing boards. A large kitchen and dining room are available for self-catering. Accessible by regular ferry services and scheduled flights, Palm Island is a tropical island with a resident community of about 5,000 people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. It is the main island of the Greater Palm Group and consists of small bays, sandy beaches and steep forested mountains rising to a peak of 548 metres.
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Wanderers Holiday Village - Lucinda
Wanderer's Holiday Village is a nature-lover's tropical beachside caravan park. Birds abound in the numerous palm trees in the village, including black cockatoos and torresian pigeons in summer and stone curlews nesting in the village in winter. It is situated on the North Queensland coast, two hours drive north of Townsville, and three hours drive south of Cairns, opposite the southern tip of Hinchinbrook Island. The Hinchinbrook Channel offers safe boating, fishing, dugong and sea turtle observation, with access from the Lucinda boat ramp (one kilometre), whilst those without a boat have the beach (200 metres), estuaries and jetty from which to cast a line, or enjoy long walks. Winter in North Queensland offers warm sunny days, with endless opportunities in the great outdoors, including natural attractions such as Wallaman Falls, Broadwater State Forest Park, Mount Fox Crater, creeks and waterholes and the Thorsborne Trail, one of the nominated Great Walks of the World, on Hinchinbrook Island. There are 162 shady sites, a huge well-maintained amenities block, and 14 airconditioned, self-contained cabins which surround two shady swimming pools for refreshing all year swimming. Activities that are accessible from the village are eco-tours, reef fishing, snorkelling, island visits and walking trails.
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