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Thorsborne Trail Guided Walk

Walk the full Thorsborne Trail, Queensland’s premier multi-day hiking experience on pristine Hinchinbrook Island

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Trip Code: TTG
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Essential Information
Duration
  • 4 Days
Activities
  • 4 days walking with a medium pack (9-12kg)
Accommodation
  • 3 nights camping
Meals
  • 3 Dinners
  • 4 Lunches
  • 3 Breakfasts
Difficulty Grading  
5 / 10

Moderate

Carbon Footprint  

23kg of CO2-e PP per day

(68kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

The Thorsborne Trail Guided Walk Trip highlights

  • Walk the full 32km Thorsborne Trail, on unspoiled Munamudanamy (Hinchinbrook Island National Park)
  • Enjoy iconic tropical vistas, soaring mountains & explore rainforests, mangroves and sandy beaches
  • Swim at some of the most beautiful waterholes in Australia
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the outstanding plant diversity in the area
  • Spend evenings under the stars at wilderness campsites

Overview

The Thorsborne Trail is a 32km coastal journey across Hinchinbrook Island - one of Australia’s most iconic wilderness hikes. Remote and self-contained, this multi-day walk showcases the tropical island's natural beauty and cultural significance as it leads you through ever-changing terrain: mist-cloaked mountains, palm-filled wetlands, secluded beaches and spring-fed creeks perfect for a refreshing swim.

This exciting coastal trail has both beach and bush camping opportunities and offers a unique walk through a variety of landscapes in a breathtaking tropical environment. This walk is remote experience that will take in the island's freshwater creeks and waterfalls, spectacular coastal scenery and breathtaking vistas.

To the Traditional Owners - the Bandjin people, Traditional Owners of Munamudanamy, and the Girramay People, Traditional Owners of Cardwell - Hinchinbrook Island is known as Munamudanamy - the collective name that describes the journey you'll experience along the Thorsborne Trail through the landscape of sea, mangroves, rivers, swamps, forests and mountains.

Munamudanamy is located on the east coast of north Queensland, 120 kilometres north of Townsville, and is the largest island national park in Australia. Hinchinbrook Island is known for its range of habitats including misty, heath-covered mountains (with four peaks over 900 metres above sea level), sandy beaches, paperbark and palm wetlands and extensive woodlands. Patches of lush rainforest and eucalypt woodland descend to a mangrove-fringed channel in the west, with sweeping bays and rocky headlands along the east coast. With more than 19 mammal, 32 reptile and about 150 bird species, you are guaranteed to encounter wildlife and enjoy the vibrant wildflower displays in spring.

This is a true tropical adventure.

Itinerary

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We will depart from Townsville early this morning and drive to either Lucinda or Cardwell (tide dependent) for our boat trip to Munamudanamy (Hinchinbrook Island). Commencing at the northern trailhead at Ramsay Bay and a long stretch of beach, we will follow the coastline south to the headland and into thick forest that opens up as we walk to several bays. The walk starts following along a ridge, before descending to Blacksand Beach. The trail then continues along the beach beneath broad-leaved tea-trees, then onto the saddle below Nina Peak. We will then enter mangrove forest where strands of red-flowered black mangrove and spotted mangrove are found. Continuing along the edge of the mangroves before emerging near the northern end of the white sandy Nina Bay. At the southern end of Nina Bay, we will cross a rocky section and heads toward the base of a small cliff. We'll climb up the cliff and around the headland to Boulder Bay. Green turtles are often seen in the sea along this section. We'll then head around Boulder Bay to the base of the headland at the southern end, then over the low ridge to the northern end of Little Ramsay Bay and onto Little Ramsay Bay camping area. Walking Time: 5-6 hours | Distance: 5.5km *You will need to arrive in Townsville the day before your trip, ensuring that you arrive in time to attend the afternoon pre-trip briefing.

Meals: L,D

From Little Ramsay Bay camping area we will head south, crossing a tidal creek and to the end of the beach. After rock-hopping around the headland we cross two other beaches before moving through a small gully and to the top of a ridge. We continue south, descending to the Banksia Creek crossing and onwards to the saddle between Banksia and Zoe Bays. At the top of the saddle, the trail descends a rocky creek into the Zoe Bay catchment. As we walk towards North Zoe Creek we will pass through a variety of vegetation types, from dry open forest to rainforest and mangrove swamps. To end the day the trail then enters the beach at Zoe Bay and onto the South Zoe Bay camping area. The spectacular Zoe Falls are just a short walk from the camping area. Walking Time: 6-8 hours | Distance: 10.5km

Meals: B,L,D

We start the walk today following South Zoe Creek, before heading up a steep slope onto the granite slabs above the falls where there are spectacular views of Zoe Bay. The trail today will have us crossing narrow rocky tributaries and climbing into the heathlands and the highest point of the main trail (260m above sea level). On clear days you can sometimes see views to Magnetic Island and the Palm Island Group. After crossing the saddle, we will traverse steep forested slopes of the Sweetwater Creek catchment before climbing into coast she-oak and grass-tree shrubland. The trail then descends into the Diamantina Creek catchment. We will continue up a short slope and descend a steep hillside to reach the base of Mulligan Falls and onto Mulligan Falls camping area. Walking Time: 4.5-6 hours | Distance: 7.5km

Meals: B,L,D

Our last day of walking follows the coast, travelling through rainforest and crossing five creeks. Just south of the Diamantina Creek inlet, we will leave the rainforest and walk along the beach to George Point, the southern exit of the trail. Depending on the tides our boat will meet us at either Mulligan Bay or George Point for our return trip to Lucinda on the mainland. We will have a celebratory drink and meal in Lucinda before driving back to Townsville where the trip will conclude. Walking Time: 2.5-4 hours | Distance: 7.5km

Meals: B,L

Ready to start your adventure?

32 scheduled departures between 4 Apr 2027 and 3 Nov 2027.

  • Departs 4 Apr 2027 – ends 7 Apr 2027 (4 days)
  • Departs 11 Apr 2027 – ends 14 Apr 2027 (4 days)
  • Departs 18 Apr 2027 – ends 21 Apr 2027 (4 days)
  • Departs 25 Apr 2027 – ends 28 Apr 2027 (4 days)
  • Departs 2 May 2027 – ends 5 May 2027 (4 days)
  • Departs 9 May 2027 – ends 12 May 2027 (4 days)
  • … and 26 more departures.
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What's included?

Included

  • 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, snacks & hot drinks
  • 3 nights camping
  • Professional wilderness guide & support staff
  • Camping equipment including tents, comfortable sleeping mattress and pillow, plus all cooking equipment and utensils
  • Camp pack including: fitted sheet, sleeping bag liner, pillow case
  • National Park fees
  • Boat transfer to the northern trailhead and back from the southern trailhead
  • Transfers from/to Cardwell and Lucinda from Townsville
  • Emergency communications & 24 hour back-up
  • Comprehensive group first aid kit
  • Mandatory pre-trip briefing held the day before the trip starts

Not included

  • Accommodation before and after the trip
  • Items of a personal nature, such as alcoholic beverages
  • Backpack
  • Airfares
  • Travel insurance
Thorsborne Trail Guided Walk by Australian Walking Holidays

Reviews (22)

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The meals were amazing.

Lucy|North Mackay, Queensland
9 Oct 2026
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Loved the ever-changing natural landscapes, the campsites and the efficient, friendly staff.

Susan|Brisbane, Queensland
6 Oct 2026
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Amazing trek. Beautiful island and great facilities. Guides Richo and Kirstyn were great and worked really well together. Would recommend this special place to others.

Stephen|Lillyfield, New South Wales
3 Oct 2026
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Very well organised trip. Both guides were very knowledgeable and caring. We had 2 little kids with us and both Kirstyn and Richo really made an effort to engage them in all the activities. The pace was great and the views were epic. I would highly recommend this trip!

Nishila|Castle Hill, Queensland
1 Oct 2026
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Great walk, excellent guides, Amanda and Rhiannon were awesome.

Great to see such pristine wilderness.

Stephen|Balgowlah Heights, New South Wales
12 Sep 2026
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Wonderful experience! Great guides!

Anthony|Lutwyche, Queensland
2 Sep 2026
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We loved the new supported Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island. The walk is glorious - a very pristine environment and varied scenery. The campsites are co-located with independent walkers in beautiful beach and creek/waterfalls settings. The Leave No Trace principles were excellent. Our guides were wonderful: great at navigating us safely, preparing tasty meals and dealing with the vicissitudes of the weather. Given that this is a new walk, the guides have not yet received training in the natural environment and indigenous history of the island, which surprised us. We therefore did not feel like we understood or were able to fully appreciate the wonders that we were walking through. Hopefully the company can rectify that soon.

Donna|O'Connor, Australian Capital Territory
25 Aug 2026
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Magnificent walk, great views and varied terrain. Challenging but do-able - lots of boulder hopping and creek crossings and some steep bits which are fun but take time. Great camp sites, 2 of them are near great swimming options. Great option to do the Thorsborne Trail guided and with a lighter pack and food provided. Semi-permanent tents were good with a camp stretcher and comfy mattress. It's the 1st season of guided walking and the guides were still building knowledge, so I didn't find that I learnt a whole lot about indigenous history or the flora/fauna like on other guided walks I have done, but I guess that will come with time.

Madonna|Coorparoo, Queensland
25 Aug 2026
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Our experience of the Thorsborne Trail was terrific. Our guides were fantastic, really helpful and the whole team went out of their way to accommodate our special dietary needs. We had a great time.

Shaneen|Edmonton, Queensland
14 Aug 2026

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Group camping platforms

Comfortable camping

On this trip you will spend 3 nights camping. We provide strong, 2 person, 'Safari style' tents with stretcher beds with comfortable mattresses. The safari-style tents have enough room for two people and gear.

Each night there will be a comfortable undercover area where you can relax at the end of the day including camp chairs. These areas will have benches for eating meals.

Camp set up on the Thorsborne | Anne Gelling

Comfortable camping

You sleep on stretcher beds which raise you 40cm off the ground and offer a firm, flat base for the 7cm thick comfy foam mattress. We provide a fitted sheet and pillow case that you will keep for the duration of the trip. Most groups are made up of a mixture of single participants and couples. If you are travelling independently you will share a tent with someone of the same sex; this usually sorts itself out naturally.

Trail conditions on the Thorsborne Trail

Rugged terrain with some steep ascents and descents

This trek involves walking 4-8 hours each day over rugged terrain with some steep ascents and descents. The trail is made up of sections that Parks and Wildlife have graded 5. The island is densely vegetated and hot, and the walk involves a number of creek crossings.

Trail conditions on the Thorsborne Trail

Unformed tracks that are rough and steep

The trail is neither graded nor hardened. You can expect to be walking on unformed tracks, which are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. The trail will often be rocky and uneven.

Trail Conditions on the Thorsborne Trail

Rock Hopping

Rock hopping is common throughout the walk. There are also many creeks to cross. You will need to be surefooted and comfortable balancing on uneven surfaces.

Every departure date advises whether the date is confirmed, and roughly how full it is. Here is what each one means.

Is the departure confirmed?

Guaranteed to go This departure has reached its minimum number and will run.
It is the point travellers should wait for before booking any non-refundable flights.
Close to guaranteed This appears only when a date is close to reaching minimum numbers. If it shows 1 or 2 to guaranteed, book as a pair on a date needing two and it reaches its minimum. Your booking confirms the date for everybody already booked.

How full is the date I am looking at?

Space is filling or Space is filling fast This date has bookings and places are still open. Filling fast means limited spots available, so don't leave your decision too late.
Closing soon Down to its last few places, or close enough to departure that we are finalising numbers. Still bookable online.
Closed Not bookable online - either full, or inside the notice we need to arrange permits, flights and logistics. Ask us anyway, you never know!

Availability questions answered

Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

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A majority of the terrain on Hinchinbrook Island is rough and rocky, particularly on high ground, in gorges, creek and river beds. The ground is often distorted with embedded or loose rock depending on the trail variations. There may be loose roots in the rainforest sections.

You will need a good level of fitness for this trek on the Hinchinbrook Island. You need to be capable and prepared to spend 4-8 hours each day trekking over rugged terrain with some steep ascents and descents. If you have any questions about your suitability please give us a call and speak with one of our staff members. We are more than happy to discuss additional information about what you can expect.

You must arrive in Townsville the day before your trek begins. The trip commences with a COMPULSORY pre-departure briefing in the afternoon on the day before departure. It is ESSENTIAL that you make your travel arrangements to enable you to attend this briefing.

Yes. The terrain on this trek is rugged, and for your comfort, you must have high supported boots with a heavy duty grip. There are lots of rocky, uneven and unstable sections, so ankle support will be beneficial.

For your expedition you will need to carry all equipment in a medium trekking backpack. Depending on the quantity of personal gear and toiletries the average pack weight will be approximately 8-12kg.

Any excess luggage can be stored at your pre/post tour accommodation in Townsville.

Hiking poles can definitely assist you with going up and down the inclines and for stability. If you have not used them previously, we recommend that you do some training with them before you head out on the hike.

There are no showers on the island, however there are freshwater creeks where you can have a quick refreshing dip. However, for a real cleanse we recommend you bring baby wipes (remember to take them out with you as well!).

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