What is the Hinchinbrook Way?

Just over an hour north of Townsville is the tropical paradise of Hinchinbrook. 

With Ingham at its centre, the region is surrounded by rugged mountain ranges, giant waterfalls, the Great Barrier Reef, wild beaches and tropical islands. It’s a place where breathtaking scenery, unique wildlife, world-class fishing experiences, delicious, locally sourced food, inspirational art and 60,000 years of culture are all weaved into one incredible story: The Hinchinbrook Way.

The Hinchinbrook Way highlights:

• Experience the festivities at the iconic annual Australian Italian Festival.
• Sample the gourmet offerings of Ingham’s famous Italian inspired delicatessens.
• Take in the majesty of Australia’s highest single drop waterfall: Wallaman Falls, plunging 268 metres!
• Dive into rainforest plunge pools at Jourama Falls.
• Catch a wild barramundi under the gaze of rugged, mist bound mountain peaks.
• Discover the diverse wildlife, including the TYTO Wetlands, home to 27.4% of Australia’s bird species!
• Take a scenic flight around the wilderness haven of Hinchinbrook Island.
• Escape to Zoe Bay.
• Enjoy the incredible culture, nature, art, gourmet food and boutique shopping found on the Hinchinbrook Way Walk in Ingham.
• Take a leisurely drive, and discover the Lower Herbert district and coastal beaches on the Hinchinbrook Way Drive.
• Take a breathtaking whale watching tour.
• Dive the Great Barrier Reef
• Wander through a rich tapestry of  the region’s history at the Herbert River Museum in Halifax
• Be inspired by stories crafted over millennia with an Aboriginal tour at Mungalla Station.

For every adventurer, family, foodie, culture vulture, angler, nature lover and history buff, the Hinchinbrook Way has an experience you’ve been looking for.