Cardwell is known as the gateway to Hinchinbrook Island, but has plenty more to offer including white-water rafting, fishing and amazing rainforest. It is not a hot spot for backpackers, so it can be a great place to take a break from the chaos and similarities of the busy backpacker areas. Despite this, there are still severa hostels to choose from.
Hinchinbrook Island itself is a sub-tropical paradise left largely untouched, excepting a few eco-lodges scattered tastefully around the island. If you are on a budget, you can take a day cruise to experience, what is Australia’s largest island national park. Another option, if there are a few of you, to hire a flat bottom boat, the only catch is, that most operators require a four day minimum.
From Cardwell you can head out to the Wallaman Falls, Australia's largest single drop waterfall, as well as many other rivers and falls. Another spectacular stop on you trip the Queensland coast.
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