Hinchinbrook Island Wilderness Lodge & Resort

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To come to Hinchinbrook Island is to be transported to paradise on earth. Your stay can be as active or laid back as you choose. The emphasis is on your enjoyment of the environment and your total relaxation. 

Romantic, intimate, and completely refreshing. Its everything you have ever imagined a tropical island holiday to be. A genuine friendly welcome sets the standard. As you sip your first tropical cocktail and take in the gracious islander-style decor of the main lodge, your luggage is whisked away to your spacious, crafted timber treehouse. Relax... you're here.

Take a day cruise through the mangrove everglades or the outer Great Barrier Reef, go snorkelling, take a walk through virgin rainforest to isolated ocean beaches or fish the world renowned waters for the much sought after sport fish.

Or just lay back and choose the ideal spot overlooking the beautiful sandy beach for your hammock, capture the sunset, observe graceful herons, cruising sea turtles or maybe catch a glimpse of the extraordinary dugong, or just watch as time goes by.

First class accommodation and service in a splendid tropical wilderness and the food is as unforgettable as the island.

Children are more than welcome, however, in keeping with the nature of the Resort, there are no child minding facilities or scheduled kids activities. Let them enjoy all the natural activities with you ... a truly enjoyable, relaxed educational experience!

Some of the facilities and activities available include:

- Fast Island Transfers
- Licensed First Class Restaurant
- Individual Tree Houses
- Queen Sized Beds
- Guest Laundry
- Guided Bushwalks
- Outer Reef Cruises
- Fishing Excursions
- Reading Room
- Swimming Pool
- Canoes & Surf Skis
- Beach Hammocks
- Snorkelling Gear
- Guided Snorkelling Tours
- Island Shop & Library
- Reef Diving (on request)

Water Sports Equipment - All of our equipment is for your use and enjoyment :-
- Surf Skis
- Canoes
- Snorkels & Masks
- Beach Hammocks 

The Bar
The Resort bar is open from 10.00am to 12 midnight, offering a wide selection of beers, Australian wines, champagnes, spirits, cocktails and soft drinks.

Tea and Coffee
Everything you need is right here in your cabin. We restock items daily, however if you require more, please let us know and we'll be happy to oblige.

Laundry
Laundry facilities are located at the bottom of the boardwalk. Washing powder is supplied

Library
Our lending library of novels, books and journals is available for your convenience. Playing cards and other games such as backgammon, chess and scrabble are also available from the bar.

Fishing Lines
Lines, hooks, sinkers and bait are provided. When you have landed your catch our chef will cook it for you.

Meals - All meals are served in the main dining room.

Breakfast 8.00am-9.00am
Lunch 1.00pm-2.00pm
Dinner 7.00pm-7.30pm

Prior arrangement can be made for children to eat early. Special diet? Please let us know.
Backpack picnic lunches are available upon request. Please order these from our breakfast staff.

Day Cruises
Visiting other parts of the national park, cruising to uninhabited islands or the reef gardens of the Hinchinbrook Islands. Day Cruises vary depending of tide times and weather conditions guests are informed in the morning as to the cruise destination.

Getting There
Travel to Cardwell, 2 hours north of Townsville and 2.5 hours south of Cairns on Queensland’s east coast.  Our Fast Ferry departs Port Hinchinbrook Marina - 1.5 km south of Cardwell township.

Hinchinbrook Island Wilderness Lodge can organise all your transfers to and from either Cairns or Townsville airports or city hotels to the Island. To offer this service we do require flight arrival or departure times or the name of your clients hotel.

Flight Booking Recommendations.
To ensure flight times correspond with our transfer times, it is recommended that you allow at least 3.5 hours travel time to get to and from Cairns and 2.5 hours travel time to get to and from Townsville. Light aircraft transfers can be arranged from Cairns to Cardwell with either Reef Watch or Cardwell Air Charter.