Thorsborne Trail

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Thorsborne Trail
Length32 km (20 mi)
LocationHinchinbrook Island, Queensland, Australia
DesignationLong-Distance Walk Trail
UseHiking
Hiking details
Trail difficultyGrade 4
SeasonAfter the wet season, in the cooler months.
WaymarkYellow and orange trail marker
Hazards
  • Summer heat,
  • Lack of water
Right of wayPedestrian
Maintained by
  • Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Services
Websiteparks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/hinchinbrook-thorsborne
Trail map
The Thorsborne Trail, shown in red, is a long-distance walk trail on Hinchinbrook Island from the north to south.

The Thorsborne Trail is a popular long-distance bushwalking trail in Queensland. It runs along the east coast of Hinchinbrook Island National Park and is 32 kilometres (20 mi) long. It has been described as "iconic" by Australian Geographic [1] and one of the best multi-day hiking trails across Australia by The Guardian.[2] The track is accessed by private ferry services to/from Ramsay Bay (from Cardwell) or George Point (from Lucinda) – the schedule varies based on tides.

History[]

Margaret Thorsborne, and her husband Arthur Thorsborne, were Australian naturalist, conservationist and environmental activist who are commemorated by the Thorsborne Trail.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ "Trekking tropical Hinchbrook Island's Thorsborne Trail". Australian Geographic. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Boots on! Five of the best multi-day hiking trails across Australia". The Guardian. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  3. ^ "About the Thorsborne Trail". Queensland Government Department of Environment and Science. 21 October 2009. Retrieved 1 November 2020.

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