The Thorsborne Trail is an exceptional 32 km thru hike on Hinchinbrook Island in tropical Queensland. The entire island is uninhabited National Park, and retains its solitude and serenity.

Day 1: The hike to Nina Bay is a complete delight with mangroves, beaches, tropical rainforest, wildlife and spectacular views. The climb up Nina Peak is steep and rough, but there are wonderful vistas and rocky outcrops with cool breezes from which to savour them.

Day 2: Pristine beaches fringed by palm trees, rocky headlands and crystal clear lagoons that reflect the evening sunset

Day 3: After a little beach, an estuary to wade and a rocky headland, today’s terrain is primarily inland with forest, swamp, saddles, and river crossings. A short side trip to Banksia Bay is an option to enjoy the scenery there. And your destination Zoe Falls is stunning.

Day 4: Head out early to catch the sunrise and eat breakfast on the rock slabs next to the infinity pool at the top of Zoe Falls or pack lunch and spend the day at the pool below. Or, if you’ve brought a rod, you can fish in the estuary by Zoe campground for dinner.

Day 5: Mulligan Falls is only 6.7 km away but is surprisingly demanding with an elevation gain of 300m over short sections. You’ll climb to a saddle with expansive views, followed by a long descent along a spine and then through rainforest into Mulligan Falls campsite.

Day 6: The hike to George Point is short and cruisy, being all downhill. Its different again and delightful but you have to time your exit to suit the tidal conditions at the Mulligan Creek estuary.