Walk the Hinchinbrook Way

Hinchinbrook Way Walk

Grade: Easy
Easy Distance: 1.9 km loop

Begin your journey with this self-guided walk through the heart of Ingham. Starting at the Visitor Information Centre, the trail connects TYTO Wetlands, parklands, public art, and the town centre.

Hinchinbrook Way Walk

Other easy walks

Perfect for families and relaxed exploring:

• TYTO Wetlands Walks – Easy tracks through wetlands and bird habitats
• Wallaman Falls Lookouts – Short walks to scenic viewpoints
• Broadwater Rainforest Track – Shaded walk with large fig trees
• Zoe Falls (Hinchinbrook Island) – Short walk to a natural pool
• Mulligan Falls (Hinchinbrook Island) – Easy rainforest 

Banggurru Walk (Wallaman Falls)

Grade: Easy
Distance: 800 m return
Time: ~45 minutes

The Banggurru (meaning “turtle”) walk follows Stony Creek through lush rainforest.

• Family-friendly creek side walk
• Swimming area among rocks (conditions dependent)
• Look for platypus, turtles and water dragons

A mix of short and moderate walks in a cooler mountain environment.

Walking options:

• Big Crystal Creek Rockslides – Cascades and swimming holes
• McClellands Lookout – Accessible coastal views
• Paluma Rainforest Walk – Ferns, strangler figs and local history
• H Track – Historic timber trail
• Birthday Creek Falls – Rainforest cascade and swimming
• Witts Lookout Track – Steep climb to panoramic coastal views
• Cloudy Creek Walk – Waterfalls and rocky terrain

Djyinda Walk – Wallaman Falls

Grade: Moderate
Distance: 3.2 km return
Time: ~2 hours

The Djyinda (meaning “falls”) walk leads from the lookout to the base of Wallaman Falls.

• Descend through open forest into rainforest
• Hear the falls long before you see them
• Experience the full scale of the 268m waterfall

Other moderate walks

• Broadwater Creek Walk – Forest track with swimming spots
• Dalrymple Gap Track – Historic route through the Cardwell Range

Thorsborne Trail (Hinchinbrook Island)

Grade: Difficult
Distance: 32 km
Duration: 4–6 days

One of Australia’s most iconic wilderness walks.

Highlights:

• Remote rainforest, beaches, wetlands and headlands
• Exceptional wildlife and marine life
• Total immersion in nature

Important Information:

• Max 40 walkers per day
• Group size limit: 6 people
• Limited facilities and no reception

Best time to go: April–September

Book Permits

Planning tips: 

Remote multi-day hiking through World Heritage rainforest within Girringun National Park.

These tracks follow historic routes and pass through culturally significant land of the Warrgamaygan people.

Buujan Quiinbiira Walk

Grade: Difficult
Distance: 37.5 km (2 days)

• Forest, creek gullies and palm valleys
• Cross Herbert River
• Camp at Pack Trail campsite

Djagany Walk

Grade: Difficult
Distance: 56.8 km (3 days)

• Old forestry track
• Multiple creek crossings
• Historic Dalrymple Track sections

Gugigugi Walk

Grade: Difficult
Distance: 37.5 km (2 days)

• Open forest and creek systems
• Connects Henrietta Gate to Yamanie

Permits and Bookings

Hinchinbrook Island:

Queensland National Parks Booking Service

Girringun National Park (Wallaman Falls & Great Walk):

Queensland National Parks Booking Service

Paluma Range National Park:

Queensland National Parks Booking Service