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ADVENTURE REPORT
The Thorsborne Trial was our first interstate adventure and it was simply stunning in every way. It was our most challenging to date and also the most rewarding. The uninhabited unspoilt island national park in far north Queensland delivered in spades.
We were thoroughly spoilt with four days of pristine sandy beaches, clambering around rocky headlands, walking through mangroves forests, slopping through swamps, boulder hoping across water courses and beaches, wading through crystal clear streams & rivers (63 all up), scrambling across rocks, negotiating roots & trip hazards galore, walking through lush undergrowth and majestic paper gums, enjoying incredible views of the coast and towering mountains (many mysteriously shrouded in clouds), sleeping in tents through long, very quiet, and star & moon lit nights, drinking in mesmerising views, seeing beautiful waterfalls, swimming in refreshing lagoons & waterholes, and finally wading out in waist high sea water to board our return boats.
Although not a long adventure at only 35km or so, it was very technical and made harder with each of us carrying 13 to 18kg backpacks of food, water, cooking, and camping gear. Our days started at first light and we were tucked up in our tent beds soon after dusk at 6:30pm, having enjoyed our dinners of freeze dried delights and treats of wine & dehydrated ice-cream !!!
All participants stepped up, and took on the very physical challenges confronting them with determination and a smile. Everyone was very supportive and great company. All in all a fantastic adventure was enjoyed by all. Well done and fantastic effort Di, Sue, Carlene, Rob, Barb, Francoise, Tracy, Rosie and Nick. Thanks for this amazing and very memorable experience.
Yours in adventure Rosie & Nick
SUMMARY
- Hinchinbrook Island, North Queensland
- 7 day legendary adventure
- Thru hiking 4 days 3 nights
- Camping along the route
- You will need to carry your own gear including water, food and tent
- Registrations close 7 November 2023
DETAILS
- 4 days and 3 nights tropical hike with a distance of 32km plus an extra 3 days for travel and unplanned events (total 7 days)
- World heritage, legendary and challenging trail
- Fly into Townsville, bus to Lucinda, boat to Hinchinbrook Island and return
- Rainforests, soft sandy beaches, sometimes steep and rough terrain, mountains shrouded in cloud and balmy evenings
- Beware crocodiles, sharks, marine stingers, rays, march flies, mosquitoes and fawn-footed melomys
- Walkers are required to bring their tent, food and camping gear (no fires)
- Water is available at particular points on the route and must be treated
- Limited numbers of permits are given out by National Parks and Wildlife (approximately $7pp per night)
- Permits are in high demand and are only released 6 months in advance so Rosie needs to know who is coming by 7 November 2023
- Walkers will be required to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements to Townsville and back to their home
- Rosie will book the permits and transfers; and recover the costs of these from the participants
- Travel insurance is recommended
- Registrations close 7 November 2023
A WhatsApp group will be created for those interested, for any questions you may have and for sharing details as they evolve.
For background on Hinchinbrook Island, click here.