To
come to Hinchinbrook Island is to be transported to paradise on earth.
Protected
as National Park since 1932, Hinchinbrook (39 900ha) is Australia's
largest island national park.
The
island is within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and is
separated from the mainland by the scenic Hinchinbrook Channel.
Island
Habitat
Hinchinbrook
Island is renowned for its habitats. Extensive mangrove
forests are among the richest and most diverse in Australia.
They are important breeding grounds for many marine animals.
Other
habitats include saltpans, open woodland, rainforest, freshwater
melaleuca swamps and sloping mountain rock pavements.
Fire
continues to play a vital role in maintaining habitat diversity.
Much of Australia's landscape has been shaped by Fire and many
Australian plants have adapted to living in fire-prone areas.
Some
eucalypts and banksias require fire to trigger dispersal of seeds.
Fire was also used extensively by Aborigines to promote plant growth
and clearing for access.
The
Bandyin Aborigines lived on Hinchinbrook Island for many thousands
of years. Today middens and remains of stone fishtraps are
reminders of their culture.
Sunset over Hinchinbrook
Island
Paddling Hinchinbrook
Australia's most beautiful tropical wilderness
7-day trip ~ 7 days kayaking ~
Grade: Moderate
Hinchinbrook Island's
mystique lies in its solitude and breathtaking beauty.
Towering peaks rise 1100 meters above unspoiled golden beaches, and
we explore this magical shoreline as we paddle past temperate
rainforest, granite cliffs, and countless sandy bays.
2002
Departures
Aug 11-17 |
Aug 25-31 | Sep 8-14 | Sep 22-28 | Oct 6-12 | Oct 20-26 | Nov 3-9
Commence Sunday morning and finish late Saturday afternoon
Itinerary
Meet at Mission
Beach, Queensland ~ Australia
DAY 1: Drive to Lucinda, paddle to Hinchinbrook Island
DAYS 2-4: Paddle along Hinchinbrook Island
DAY 5: To Goold Island
DAY 6: Cross to Family Islands
DAY 7: Paddle to Mission Beach, celebratory lunch
Cost
US $990
» All trip costs are in US
dollars.
Towering Peaks 1100m high
Dugong grazing
Relaxing time
Conditions
apply;
The above prices were correct at the time of printing
Hinchinbrook Island's
mystique lies in its solitude and breathtaking beauty. 
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