Hinchinbrook Island, Hinchinbrook Channel and Rockingham Bay lookouts–1.6km return (60mins) Grade: moderate
Make your way along the walking track that starts from the Cardwell lookout carpark (Cardwell Forest Drive map (PDF, 586KB)). The first of the three lookouts offers views of the Hinchinbrook Channel and Oyster Point. Continue along the trail until you reach the fork, take the left track and make your way to the Rockingham Bay lookout. On a clear day you will see the Goold, Garden and Family Group Islands, Hecate Point on Hinchinbrook Island, Meunga creek on the mainland and of course Rockingham Bay. Return to the fork and head further down the trail to the Hinchinbrook Island lookout This view shows the many spectacular peaks of Hinchinbrook Island. The track surface is uneven with loose gravel and several steps. Some sections of the track are reasonably steep.A moderate level of fitness is required.