Cardwell Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hinchinbrook Island is one of the world's most diversely beautiful wilderness areas.This island lying off the Cardwell coast in North Queensland Australia, is Australia's largest island National Park.
Hinchinbrook Island is one of the world's most diversely beautiful wilderness areas.This island lying off the Cardwell coast in North Queensland Australia, is Australia's largest island National Park.
Panoramic view of Cardwell located in Far North Queensland Australia opposite Hinchinbrook Island.
panorama of beautiful, idyllic tropical beach in cardwell, sandy beach with the view of mighty mountains in hinchinbrook island; north queensland, australia
Cardwell North Queensland Australia along the esplanade
Cardwell at the Beach

Cardwell at the Beach

3 out of 5
215 Victoria St Cardwell QLD
Stay at this motel in Cardwell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Cardwell Country Club and Girringun National Park are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (250 reviews)
the pool was very nice good that an outside bbq was available

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

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Cardwell at the Beach
Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel

3 out of 5
1 Scott Street Cardwell QLD
The price is AU$140 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
AU$140
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Cardwell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Cardwell Beachfront Motel
Nightcap at Marine Hotel

Nightcap at Marine Hotel

3 out of 5
59 Victoria St Cardwell QLD
The price is AU$128 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$128
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cardwell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Cardwell Bush Telegraph and Girringun National Park are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Lovely room in a beautiful location.

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Nightcap at Marine Hotel
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Cardwell by the Sea by Tiny Away

Cardwell by the Sea by Tiny Away

Cardwell Queensland
Stay at this holiday home in Cardwell. Enjoy a garden and air conditioning. Popular attractions Cardwell Country Club and Girringun National Park are located ...
Cardwell by the Sea by Tiny Away
HARBOURSIDE LUXURY AT PORT HINCHINBROOK

HARBOURSIDE LUXURY AT PORT HINCHINBROOK

Cardwell QLD
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Cardwell. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Historic Cardwell Post Office ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
House was beautiful, great with all the bedrooms. It has everything you require for your stay. Only disappointment. was too cool to use the lovely pool.

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

HARBOURSIDE LUXURY AT PORT HINCHINBROOK
The Hinchinbrook Retreat

The Hinchinbrook Retreat

Cardwell QLD
Stay at this holiday home in Cardwell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station and ...
The Hinchinbrook Retreat
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Popular places to visit

Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre

4.5/5(10 reviews)

After visiting Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cardwell. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's coral reefs.

Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre

Girringun National Park

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Cardwell with a stop at Girringun National Park. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's coral reefs.

Girringun National Park

Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station

4.5/5(8 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Cardwell with a stop at Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station. Wander the marina and rainforest while you're in the area.

Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station

Cardwell Country Club

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Cardwell at Cardwell Country Club. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's coral reefs.

Cardwell Country Club

Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre

4/5(2 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre during your trip to Cardwell. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's coral reefs.

Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre

Cardwell Bush Telegraph

4/5(5 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Cardwell Bush Telegraph during your travels in Cardwell. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's coral reefs.

Cardwell Bush Telegraph

Reviews of Cardwell

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
11
5 - Excellent 37%
4 - Good
15
4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Over priced takeaway food was rubbish

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

I enjoyed my stay and experienced a typical country town feel at Cardwell ,everyone was pleasant as well.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great clean & tidy little town. Bakery was excellent. Unfortunately just a quick overnight stop but would have loved to stay longer & explore the area.

4/5 - Good

Noel&Mary

A great & convenient place to stop off en route.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We love Cardwell. We always stop here on our travels for a break. It's even better staying for a few days

4/5 - Good

JohnB

The boardwalk along the beach is great as is a walk out onto pier.

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