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Inside tip · Cardwell & Hinchinbrook

How long is the Thorsborne Trail along Hinchinbrook Island's east coast?

Answer: 32 km

32 km. Walk it as a self-sufficient hiker or on a 4-day guided tour. Camping permits are limited.

32 km · camping permit needed · peak Apr–Sep

Permits can be hard to get in the peak walking season, April to September. Hinchinbrook is one of Australia's largest island national parks, with cloud-covered mountains reaching 1000 metres.

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