For the Bandjin and Girramay people, this rugged island has cloud-covered mountains, fragile heath vegetation, lush rainforest, tall eucalypt forest and mangrove fringes is known as Munamudanamy. The Thorsborne Trail explores the eastern side of the island.
Location
On Hinchinbrook Island, a large island close to the coast between Cardwell and Lucinda.
Park facilities
- No campfires
- Toilets
- Tent camping
- Hiking
Your golden ticket to Hinchinbrook Island National Park and the Thorsborne Trail
Get your maps ready and your planning shoes on; there’s a new way to book one of the most iconic walks in Australia and plenty that makes the park, the walk, and the wait so worth it.
- Thorsborne Trail seasonal closure 1 January to 28 February 2026
- Thorsborne Trail camping area enhancement works 4–13 August 2025
- Planned burn in Hinchinbrook Island National Park 23 July to 7 August 2025
- Challenging seasonal hiking conditions 1 October 2025 to 1 April 2026
- George Point toilet removed due to erosion 17 September 2024 to 24 October 2025
- Planned Burn Season 1 May to 30 September 2025
- Thorsborne Trail changing to ‘hiking seasons’ model 17 January 2025 to 17 January 2026