The Hinchinbrook Way

02/09/2026

🎉 We're a People's Choice Awards Finalist! 🎉

The Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre has been nominated in the 2026 North Queensland Tourism & Events Awards People's Choice Award category, and now we need your vote!

Whether we've helped you plan an adventure, discover a hidden gem, or make the most of your visit to our stunning region, we'd be grateful for your support.

🌟 Vote for Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre
🎁 Plus, you'll go into the draw to win a $500 holiday voucher

👉 Vote here: https://tinyurl.com/votenow-peopleschoiceawards

31/08/2026

Did You Know? You Can Helicopter Into the Gorge 🚁

For anglers chasing something extraordinary, heli-fishing in the Herbert River Gorge rewrites the rulebook. A helicopter flight drops you into remote river pools rarely reached on foot, opening up a full day of fishing in jungle-lined country.

Trips typically allow around six hours on the water, hopping between pools targeting jungle perch, sooty grunter and barramundi when conditions allow. Quality tackle and a picnic are usually included, and flights only run in suitable dry-season weather, with river height and visibility guiding decisions.

Even if the fish play shy, the aerial views alone justify the sunscreen. Deep gorges, winding river systems and untouched forest unfold beneath you. It’s not everyday fishing — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime way to experience Hinchinbrook from above and below.

Lock it in: hinchinbrookway.com.au

29/08/2026

A vrooooom welcome to all the Ingham Toyota Forest Rally drivers and visitors 🏁 Townsville City Autosports Club - TCAC

29/08/2026

We’re proud of our cane cutting history 💪🚜

North Queensland, the 1920s. When America closed the door with its quotas, the ships turned toward the canefields instead, and men from Catania and the north cut cane by hand in the Herbert River heat. Today more than half of Ingham claims Italian descent and the families still farm there. Innisfail built a memorial to the cutters. Who cut cane in yours?

27/08/2026

We are seriously home to one of the world's best spots! Thank you for the plug Visit Townsville North Queensland 😁

27/08/2026

The wait is over… Ingham Toyota Forest Rally is THIS WEEKEND! 🔥
Here’s where you can catch the action 👇
📍 FRIDAY | INGHAM TOWN CENTRE
🚗 Car Display from 5.00pm
Come check out the cars, meet the crews & kick off rally weekend!
🌲 SATURDAY | WALLAMAN STAGE
🏁 Racing from 1.00pm
🌿 SUNDAY | LIBORIOS STAGE
🏁 Racing from 8.30am
Three days. Plenty of action. One big rally weekend. 🔥
See you in Ingham! 🏁😎

🏁 IT’S RALLY WEEK! 🏁

The wait is over… Ingham Toyota Forest Rally is THIS WEEKEND! 🔥

Here’s where you can catch the action 👇

📍 FRIDAY | INGHAM TOWN CENTRE
🚗 Car Display from 5.00pm
Come check out the cars, meet the crews & kick off rally weekend!

🌲 SATURDAY | WALLAMAN STAGE
🏁 Racing from 1.00pm

🌿 SUNDAY | LIBORIOS STAGE
🏁 Racing from 8.30am

Three days. Plenty of action. One big rally weekend. 🔥

See you in Ingham! 🏁😎

24/08/2026

Did You Know? Walks Range From Five Minutes to Five Days 👣

Hinchinbrook understands commitment levels. You can wander TYTO boardwalks for five minutes, loop the 1.9 km town walk, explore rainforest tracks — or disappear for days on the permit-limited Thorsborne Trail. Same region, wildly different energy settings.

No matter the distance, the basics stay the same. Carry water, wear proper shoes, check weather and park alerts, and respect wildlife and tides. The reward is automatic: fresh air, better moods and that quiet satisfaction walking delivers.

This is a destination where short walks don’t feel like consolation prizes and long hikes don’t feel compulsory. Choose your pace, collect smiles and let the scenery do the heavy lifting.

Choose a track: hinchinbrookway.com.au

18/08/2026

Drop it on the bucket list ☀️💦

17/08/2026

Did You Know? Planning Can Be the Fun Part 🗺️

Good travel planning shouldn’t feel like homework. The Hinchinbrook Way website is designed to move you quickly from “maybe” to “let’s go,” with destinations, walks, stays and maps all in one place. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure builder, minus the stress.

Mix rainforest mornings with coastal afternoons. Pair island days with deli nights. Save favourites, share links and leave room for weather, tides and appetite to make final decisions. That flexibility is the secret sauce.

Instead of locking you into rigid itineraries, good planning here frees you up on the ground. Less scrolling on the road, more time actually doing the things you bookmarked. The result? Fewer compromises, better timing and trips that feel relaxed rather than rushed.

Start here: hinchinbrookway.com.au