Planning the Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island
A small party of us will be doing the Thorsborne Trail from south ( George Point ) to north (Ramsay Bay) in late September. The Trail is on Hinchinbrook Island, which is midway between Cairns and...
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One of the world’s best hikes? A wilderness hiking experience? Fantastic swimming and beautiful scenery ? A tropical hiking paradise?The Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island has it all, and much...
View ArticleHinchinbrook Island – Thorsborne Trail – Day 1
Leg: George Point to Sunken Island Reef Distance: 9.5 km Maximum Elevation: 120 metresFollowing a very early start we were all keen to get on the Thorsborne Trail and start the walk. The group...
View ArticleHinchinbrook Island – Thorsborne Trail – Day 2
Leg: Sunken Island Reef to Zoe Bay Distance: 6.9.km Maximum Elevation: 232 metresThe sunrise was wonderful at Sunken Island Reef and the shot below from Clare and Tom’s tent showcases it beautifully....
View ArticleHinchinbrook Island – Thorsborne Trail – Zoe Bay to Little Ramsay Bay
Leg: Zoe Bay to Little Ramsay Bay Distance: 10.4km Maximum Elevation: 90 metres Time: about 6 hrs but at a slow pace with lots of stopsWe got on the track quite early as this is one of the longer legs...
View ArticleHinchinbrook Island – Thorsborne Trail – Day 4
Leg: Little Ramsay Bay to Nina Bay Distance: 3.6 km Maximum Elevation: 74m Time taken: 1-2 hrsToday was almost a rest day as we only had to cover a short distance. It was up late, a wander on the beach...
View ArticleHinchinbrook Island – Thorsborne Trail – Day 5
Leg: Nina Bay to Ferry Distance: aprox 3km Time : 1-2 hrs at a slow paceThe final day on this delightful trek dawned to our usual fare of bright sunny skies and a nice warm temperature. The walking was...
View ArticleThorsborne Trail – Hinchinbrook Island
Just arrived back in Cairns after completing the Thorsborne Trail. Have decided to post a few pictures of this beautiful place. Words and more editing to follow!! The StartView from Clare and Tom’s...
View ArticleGPS – Waypoints and Tracks – Tasmania Overland Track, South Coast Track ,...
Looking for GPS track or route information for some of Australia’s premium bushwalking tracks?Need waypoints, track , campsite or huts locations or routes for?The Overland Track – TasmaniaWalls of...
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