{"id":154,"date":"2024-01-19T10:16:06","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T00:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thingstodoexploringaustralia.com.au\/?p=154"},"modified":"2025-01-07T10:59:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T00:59:28","slug":"innisfail-cassowary-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thingstodoexploringaustralia.com.au\/?p=154","title":{"rendered":"Innisfail \u2013 Cassowary Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Innisfail \u2013 Cassowary Coast. Tropical North Queensland.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Innisfail itself is pretty standard for a small town. But the region is truly beautiful and well worth stopping in for a look. Some of the most amazing beaches are located here, including Mission Beach, Garners Beach, and Bingil Bay. It is approximately 30 minutes from Innisfail to Kurrimine Beach and approximately 40 minutes from Innisfail to Mission Beach.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Babinda Boulders<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>

Bedarra<\/p>

Bingil Bay<\/p>

Cardwell<\/a><\/p>

Etty Bay<\/p>

Garners Beach<\/p>

Hinchinbrook Island<\/p>

Josephine Falls<\/a><\/p>

Kurrimine Beach<\/p>

Koombooloomba Dam<\/p>

Mount Bartle Frere<\/p>

Mission Beach<\/p>

Murray Falls<\/p>

Paranella Park<\/a><\/p>

Russell River<\/p>

Tully Gorge<\/p>

Wongaling beach<\/p>

I have added links above to the places that have their post and are therefore not covered below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\"Banana
Banana Farm<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Sugar
Sugar farms<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Sugar
Sugar Cane<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Harvest
Harvest time<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Cardwell\"
Cardwell<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Cardwell\"
Cardwell<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Cardwell\"
Cardwell<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Cardwell\"
Cardwell<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Cardwell
Cardwell lookout<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Cardwell
Cardwell lookout<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Cardwell
Cardwell Spa pools<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Cardwell
Cardwell Spa pools<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Cardwell\"
Cardwell<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Hinchinbrook
Hinchinbrook Island<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Cardwell
Cardwell Jetty<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Golden
Golden Gumboot, Tully<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Clyde
Clyde the Croc<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Wild
Wild Cassowary<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Dad
Dad and baby - Wild Cassowary<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Bedarra\"
Bedarra<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Bedarra\"
Bedarra<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Bedarra\"
Bedarra<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Bedarra\"
Bedarra<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Bedarra\"
Bedarra<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Innisfail\"
Innisfail<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Cardwell\"
Cardwell<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Wongaling\"
Wongaling<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Josephine
Josephine Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Beaches\"
Beaches<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Beaches\"
Beaches<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"My
My amazing man<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Murray
Murray Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Murray
Murray Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Murray
Murray Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Murray
Murray Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Murray
Murray Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Etty
Etty Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Etty
Etty Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Tully
Tully Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Koombooloomba
Koombooloomba Dam<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Koombooloomba
Koombooloomba Dam<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Garners
Garners Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Coquette
Coquette Point<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Gentle
Gentle Annie Lookout, Milla Milla<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Brooke's
Brooke's Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Etty
Etty Bay<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
\"Cocoa
Cocoa pods on a Cocoa tree<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>
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May require assistance. Check with individual locations before departure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Bedarra<\/strong> – a private island that is only accessible by boat. We didn’t stay there, however, I did go out there for work. It was really beautiful, and the staff were super friendly. If you want a romantic weekend away, this would be an ideal location.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Bingil Bay<\/strong> – just north of Mission Beach lies this beautiful beach. Worth a drive\/walk down here.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Etty Bay<\/strong> – The only things down here are a caravan park with a shop and the beach. It is a really beautiful beach, as are all the beaches in the area. I was told this was one spot to see a Cassowary<\/a> as they hang out on the beach down here; I was down there 4 or 5 times, and I did not see this particular Cassowary, I did however see plenty in other places around the region.\u00a0
Word of warning: the Cassowary can become aggressive, so please do not approach them, they are wild animals. Also, they don’t like darker-coloured cars; they can see their reflection and believe it is another bird, and they may kick and damage your car. If possible, drive down in a light-coloured car.\u00a0<\/p>

If you do see a Cassowary, it is important to give it plenty of space and DO NOT feed it. Do not leave your food lying around either, as it will come over and take it.\u00a0<\/p>

There are less than 4000 birds left in Australia, so please help protect them.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Garners Beach<\/strong> – the area has a population of 31 (2021 census). Another one of the most beautiful beaches in the region and definitely worth some of your time to explore. Approximately 40 minutes from Innisfail.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Hinchinbrook Island<\/strong> – we did not go over to Hinchinbrook, but I did want to mention that there is a hike that can be taken from one end of the island to the other – the Thorsborne Trail<\/a>. You need to take everything with you, although there are a couple of spots where you can refill your water. The hike averages 4 days; you get a ferry to drop you off at one end of the island, and 4 days later, you get picked up to be taken back to the mainland. It sounds like an amazing adventure, so I thought I would mention it and add a link.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Koombooloomba Dam<\/strong> – is accessible via Tully Falls Road near Ravenshoe, it is a popular destination for camping, water skiing and fishing (take note of restrictions).<\/p>

Bring a 4WD if you can: While regular cars with good clearance can usually make it, a 4WD is recommended for the best access.<\/p>

Not in the park: The dam isn’t part of Koomboolomba National Park or the Conservation Park.<\/p>

Accessibility:<\/p>