The Thorsborne Trail

Starting from the boardwalk on Hinchinbrook Island, this multi-day walk takes you to George Point Campsite, visiting Nina Peak, Banksia Campsite and Mulligan Falls along the way. This walk is one of the well-known walks that allow bushwalkers to traverse in between different settings through their journey and is pretty suitable for adventurous spirits that want to isolate themselves a little while enjoying the island's natural habitat. You can walk along the pristine beaches and enter lush forests, including dense mangroves and tall eucalyptus. It is also possible to encounter wildlife as the area is relatively remote and untouched. There are commercial ferries that arrive at the boardwalk, and it is also possible to use private ones. The greatest time to visit the area is between April and September as the walk can be more demanding during summer. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start Ramsay Bay Boardwalk (-18.3111454,146.2720261)
Mode Ferry
Finish George Point campsite (-18.4849119,146.3252661)
Mode (end) Ferry

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Ramsay Bay Boardwalk Start heading along Thorsborne Trail (a walking track).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to Nina Peak, where you will get to see the vast ocean along with the greenery. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 2.7 km veer left, to head along Thorsborne Trail. After another 1.2 km pass the toilet (20 m on your left). After another 115 m come to the "Nina Bay".
	After another 2.2 km continue straight, to head along Thorsborne Trail. After another 240 m come to the "Little Ramsay Bay campsite" (10 m on your right). Then pass the toilet (35 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to the Banksia Bay Campsite. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.7 km (at the intersection of Thorsborne Trail & Banksia Bay) veer left, to head along Thorsborne Trail. After another 8.4 km pass the toilet (40 m on your right).
	Continue straight, to head along Thorsborne Trail. After another 155 m come to the "Zoe Bay Campsite".
	Continue straight, to head along Thorsborne Trail.
	After another 460 m continue straight, to head along Thorsborne Trail. After another 650 m pass the "Zoe Falls" (40 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to the Sunken Reef Bay campsite (on a beach). To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 3.7 km (at the intersection of Thorsborne Trail & Sunken Reef Bay) veer right, to head along Thorsborne Trail. After another 1.2 km come to the "Mulligan Falls campsite" (55 m on your left). After another 100 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to Mulligan Falls and back. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. Veer right, to head along Thorsborne Trail.
	After another 60 m veer right, to head along Thorsborne Trail. After another 6.1 km come to "George Point campsite".
	Continue another 0 m to find George Point campsite at the end.

This side trip takes you to the Banksia Bay Campsite.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Banksia Bay & Thorsborne Trail Start heading along Banksia Bay (a walking track). After another 380 m come to "Banksia Bay campsite".
	Continue another 0 m to find Banksia Bay campsite at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 380 m to the main route.

This side trip takes you to the Sunken Reef Bay campsite (on a beach).

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Sunken Reef Bay & Thorsborne Trail Start heading along Sunken Reef Bay (a walking track). After another 930 m come to "Sunken Reef Bay campsite".
	Continue another 0 m to find Sunken Reef Bay campsite at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 930 m to the main route.

This side trip takes you to Mulligan Falls and back.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Thorsborne Trail. Find the toilet at the start. After another 100 m come to the "Mulligan Falls campsite".
	Continue straight, to head along Thorsborne Trail. About 40 m past the end is "Mulligan Falls".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 165 m to the main route.

This optional side trip takes you to Nina Peak, where you will get to see the vast ocean along with the greenery.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 570 m come to "Nina Peak".
	Continue another 0 m to find Nina Peak at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 570 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

The Thorsborne Trail

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	28.7 km
Time	2 days to 5 days

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 7 on route, on average they are 4 km apart with the largest gap of 8.9 km.

Toilet: There are 4 on route, on average they are 5.7 km apart with the largest gap of 10.1 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	3.8 km	[toilet]
Camp site	4 km	Nina Bay
Toilet	6.4 km	[toilet]
Camp site	6.4 km	Little Ramsay Bay campsite
Camp site	8.1 km + 400 m	Banksia Bay campsite
Toilet	16.5 km	[toilet]
Camp site	16.6 km	Zoe Bay Campsite
Camp site	21.3 km + 990 m	Sunken Reef Bay campsite
Camp site	22.5 km	Mulligan Falls campsite
Toilet	22.6 km	[toilet]
Camp site	28.8 km	George Point campsite

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Cardwell Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds easterly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 28 to 34.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:00am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 14 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 1 November
  
  21°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny day. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south in the late afternoon and evening. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn then becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 35.
  
  Saturday 2 November
  
  21°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm inland. Light winds becoming easterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 35.
  
  Sunday 3 November
  
  23°C → 31°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds easterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 33.
  
  Monday 4 November
  
  23°C → 30°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 5 November
  
  22°C → 30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Wednesday 6 November
  
  22°C → 30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Hinchinbrook Island National Park alerts
  George Point toilet removed due to erosion (update 16 Oct)
  George Point camping area on the southern coastline of Hinchinbrook Island National Park has been affected by severe erosion due to ongoing high tides over the past several years. Affected parks: Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island National Park; Hinchinbrook Island National Park
  Challenging summer hiking conditions
  Hiking the Thorsborne Trail is considerably challenging during the summer months between October to March. Affected parks: Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island National Park; Hinchinbrook Island National Park
  Thorsborne Trail seasonal closure
  The Thorsborne Trail will be closed from 1 January - 28 February due to the high risk of unsafe conditions over this period. Affected parks: Hinchinbrook Island National Park; Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island National Park
  
  Alert kindly provided by © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Start	Ramsay Bay Boardwalk (-18.3111454,146.2720261)
Mode	Ferry
Finish	George Point campsite (-18.4849119,146.3252661)
Mode (end)	Ferry

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