Local Attractions
Innisfail is a prosperous, colourful town, situated on the North and South Johnstone Rivers, and is surrounded by rich green landscape. Lush sugar plantations flow from the dense rainforest coastline to the thick jungles of the Palmerston National Park to the west. Sugar has been grown here since the early 1880's. Tea, bananas, pawpaws and other exotic tropical fruits are also grown within the area. Aquaculture also plays an important part in the area's economy ranging from prawn, barramundi and fresh crayfish to crocodile farming.
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Attractions
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National Parks and Reserves (1)
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Palmerston, Wooroonooran National Park Palmerston, Wooroonooran National Park is one of the most accessible parts of a large park in the heart of the World Heritage area. Access points along the highway allow walkers to visit rivers and waterfalls surrounded by dense, ancient rainforest. Towering buttressed trees and small rainforest cycads are prominent features. Stop at Crawfords lookout for the view down to the North Johnstone River. Climb down the steep winding track for a closer look. Camp at Henrietta Creek and go platypus spotting. Take the circuit track to Nandroya Falls or walk to Tchupala and Wallicher falls. Relax by the creek at Goolagan’s picnic area. Go white-water rafting with a rafting company on the North Johnstone River.
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Natural Attractions (1)
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Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway The Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway is a spectacular walk through the canopy of World Heritage rainforest. It is an iconic new tourist attraction in the Wet Tropics. With a 350 metre long elevated walkway through the canopy, a cantilever, a 37 metre observation tower and more than 1200 metres of walking tracks, this attraction certainly has the “wow” factor.
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Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks (1)
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Johnstone River Crocodile Farm The Johnstone River Crocodile Park is a stones throw from Innisfail on the road to picturesque Flying Fish Point. The Park is home to some of the largest crocodiles on display in Australia.
Events
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Markets (1)
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Feast Of The Senses See, hear, taste, touch and smell the delights on offer at the Feast of the Senses - a ten day festival featuring a market day, gala dinner, cooking demonstrations, celebrity chefs, ocean and land produce, exotic fruits and produce from the area, art, photography and cultural exhibitions.
Visitor Information
Our Local Highlights
- Town Walk: Enjoy a leisurely walk around the Innisfail CBD area. View the varied architecture of buildings, in particular the Art Deco style.
- Warrina Lakes & Botanical Gardens: Man made wetlands. Ideal setting for family picnic with playground facilities.
- Coquette Point Scenic Drive: Enjoy breathtaking scenery looking down over the Innisfail region and Coral Sea.
Known area for Cassowary sightings.
- Johnstone River Crocodile Farm: A commercial crocodile farm that lets you get up close and personal to the scaly monsters.
- MaMu Rainforest Canopy Walk: A new canopy walk over the rainforest at Crawfords Lookout.
- Paronella Park: Look at Jose' Paronellas dream
- Josephine Falls & The Golden Hole: A short walk through the rainforest to a beautiful sight. At the base of Queenslands tallest mountain, Mt Bartle Frere.
- The Boulders: A series of waterfalls over huge Boulders with short bushwalks.
- Eubenangee Swamp: Natural Wetlands with hundreds of resident and migratory bird species.
Travel on to Bramston Beach, another tropical paradise or head south and visit the historic Garradunga Hotel.
- Murding Point Winery: Exotic Tropical Winery producing award winning wines from Australia's finest native and exotic fruits
- Walk into Town: Enjoy a leisurely walk along the South Johnstone River into the Town Centre. Approx. 2.5km.
Spot the tropical fruit trees amongst the tree lined river banks
- Sugar Industry: Visit the Sugar Museum at Mourilyan then drive to Mourilyan Harbour and view the sugar loading terminal.
Great spot to cast a line and catch a seafood dinner.
In season visit the Tully Sugar Mill.
- Etty Bay: A secluded beach with netted swimming area.
Rainforest meets the sea in a beautiful setting.
Cassowary sightings are common in this area.
- Mission Beach: 45 minute drive south of Innisfail.
- Gateway to Cairns and Tablelands: Innisfail is approximately 100 km from Cairns and most attractions in the Southern Tablelands.
Make this your base and explore the many delights of tropical North Queensland.
Undara Lava Tubes are an easy 3 hour drive.
- Mount Bartle Frere: Queenslands highest mountain at 1662 metres
For fit and experienced bushwalkers, climb to the summit.
- Misty Mountains and Wooroonooran National Park: Bushwalking, waterfalls and rainforest.
These are part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage area