HinchinbrookIf tropical rainforest, eco-adventures and beautiful beaches are on your list for the perfect holiday, Hinchinbrook in the Herbert River Valley is a destination must. The scenic region is just 110 kilometres north of Townsville, one hour’s drive and is a wonderland of nature-based attractions. Tyto Wetlands is a unique 90 hectare natural wetland area that is home to over 230 species of birds, tropical plants and native Australian wildlife. Australia's tallest sheer drop waterfall, Wallaman Falls, is a gateway to the Wet Tropics Great Walks and is home to the shy platypus and endangered southern cassowary. The Broadwater State Forest offers tropical rainforest, open eucalypt forest and exotic pine plantations. The shire is the closest mainland connection to Hinchinbrook Island and offers access to the idyllic Hinchinbrook Channel, a protected environment of mangrove forests for the dugong. The charming coastal townships of Lucinda and Halifax share their hospitality with tourists, while Lucinda is a fisherman’s paradise attracting locals and keen anglers from afar. The main town of Hinchinbrook is Ingham, where more than 5000 residents enjoy a multicultural town with an Italian flavour. The annual Australian-Italian Festival attracts people from all over and is the locals’ celebration of their Australian-Italian heritage. Numerous walking tracks, historic sights as well as national parks for picnicking, photographing and bike riding beckon you to explore this piece of North Queensland. UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
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