Hinchinbrook Island Scenic Discovery Cruise - Half Day
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September 2026
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What you can expect
Set sail from Cardwell for a full 110-kilometre run down the Hinchinbrook Channel, one of the least-travelled stretches of coastline in Tropical North Queensland. The route winds past Deluge Inlet and around Haycock Island, with granite peaks and thick rainforest rising behind long stretches of empty beach. Sit back and relax while your local skipper weaves in stories about the traditional owners, natural history and ecology of this remarkable waterway.
Sea turtles, dolphins, saltwater crocodiles and seasonal dugong sightings are common along the way, together with plenty of native birdlife feeding around the mangrove-lined banks. Come ashore on Hinchinbrook Island for a relaxed beachfront lunch, tucking into fresh salad wraps with tea, coffee and a selection of cold drinks before the return journey. Blending remote scenery, abundant wildlife and genuine coastal wilderness, this half-day cruise is one of the best ways to experience Tropical North Queensland from the water.
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What you need to know
- Half-day scenic discovery cruise to Hinchinbrook Island
- A light lunch featuring a selection of fresh salad wraps, served with tea and coffee
- A selection of cold drinks
- Onboard commentary
- Bus transfers.
- This is a half-day experience, four to six hours in duration.
- This experience departs from the Port Hinchinbrook Marina public boat ramp, located at Commercial Drive, Cardwell, QLD 4849.
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Enclosed shoes
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Wind jacket (for cooler days)
- All departures are subject to availability, as well as tidal and weather conditions; departure and arrival times can be changed without any warning
- To ensure your tour goes ahead, advance bookings are strongly recommended; a minimum number of participants is required for each tour
- This experience specialises in observing marine life, wildlife, and birdlife; however, the number and variety of species encountered may vary with each tour
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
