Epic Hikes of the World ( PDFDrive )

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a pier leads into the blue on Stewart Island’s Rakiura Track
THORSBORNE TRAIL, HINCHINBROOK ISLAND, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
Lying off the north coast of Queensland, Hinchinbrook Island is part of an
important marine nature reserve, encircled by mangroves, dugong, green sea
turtles, snubfin dolphins and the occasional estuarine crocodile. The Thorsborne
Trail stretches along the east coast and offers challenging, unsanitised but
extremely rewarding hiking along empty beaches and through tropical rainforest
with some wonderful wildlife viewing opportunities. Hundreds of species of bird live
on or visit the island, from kingfishers and cockatoos to honeyeaters and doves.
Reptiles range from pythons to monitor lizards. Hinchinbrook’s plant life is
especially important, with many rare species existing on the island. Hiker numbers
are strictly limited so advance booking is essential; April to September are the best
months and the walk takes a minimum of four days (three nights) due to the terrain.
Start // Ramsay Bay
End // George Point (or the reverse)
Distance // 20 miles (32km)