1 Scott St, Cardwell QLD 4849
Things to Do
The natural surrounds of Cardwell make it a perfect destination for hikers, nature-lovers, fishers and those who just want to “get away”.
Base yourself at the Cardwell Beachfront Motel whilst you explore the region’s waterfalls, swimming holes, fishing “hotspots”, hiking tracks and our rich history. Go Dugong watching in the Hinchinbrook Channel, view Aboriginal art at the Girrigun Gallery or explore our many markets and yearly festivals.
Stay overnight or stay a week in Cardwell – there’s always plenty to do!
Natural Attractions
- Cardwell Spa Pool: 11 min drive
- Attie Creek Falls: 8 min drive + 15 min walk to falls
- Five Mile Creek: 9 min drive
- Cardwell Forest Drive (+ Cardwell Lookout)
- Edmund Kennedy National Park – 25 min drive
- Dalrymple Gap Walking Track – 16 min drive
- Murray Falls – 33 min drive
- Alligator’s Nest – 36 min drive
Nearby Attractions
- Wallaman Falls – 1 hour 40 min drive
- Ingan Day Tours – 31 min drive
- Tyto Wetlands – 40 min drive
- Coral Sea Kayaking – 51 min drive
- Paronella Park – 1 hour 7 min drive
- Tully River Rafting – 31 min drive
- Murdering Point Winery – 47 min drive
- Mission Beach Dive & Reef Trips – 49 min drive
- Charley’s Chocolate Factory – 43 min drive
- Wottaview Tours – hosted by Ian & Raelene: www.wottaviewtours.com or 0448 606 338. Based in Tully, pick up by arrangement.
- Guided walks: morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea available, swags for overnight stays & local bus tours.
- Coastal Tours: Blencoe Falls, Murray Falls, Wallaman Falls, Rainforest & waterfall tours of the Tablelands.
- Gulf Savannah Tours: 2,3 & 4 day trips, Chillagoe, Gorges & Lava Tubes, Cobbold Gorge and more.
Boating & Fishing
- Ryan Moody Fishing Charters
- Hinchinbrook Island Cruises
- Northern Conquest Fishing Charters
- Ian Moody Sportfishing
- Coastal Connections Fishing
- Wild Hinchinbrook Adventures or 0480 304 993
- Offering guided walks, transfers, fishing & local bus tours.
- North Queensland Island Charters or 0402 765 434.
Cardwell Events 2023
- Parkrun – 5km timed run, 7am every Saturday.
- Jetty Markets – April to September (see link for dates).
- Ambulance Markets – 1st Saturday of the month.
- Easter Markets – 10am to 2pm Saturday 8th April.
- Mother’s Day Markets – 8am to 1pm Sunday 14th May.
- Volks Fest – June 16th – 18th.
- UFO Festival – August 11th – 13th.
- Classic British Cars Expo – September 8th – 10th.
- Seafest – 29th September to 1st October.
- The Barra Bonanza – 26th to 28th October.
