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

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Cardwell Beachfront Motel

Cardwell Beachfront Motel

3 out of 5
1 Scott Street Cardwell QLD
The price is AU$150 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
AU$150
14 Mar - 15 Mar
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! (224 reviews)
Ocean view, approx 100 meters away.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 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$133 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$133
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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 ...
Nightcap at Marine Hotel
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (250 reviews)
The room was not clean, there was still used soap in the shower, the bin was absolutely filthy on the outside. Needed to use the freezer in the fridge, but not able to use due to being completely iced up.

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

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Cardwell at the Beach
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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
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
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

Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station

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

Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre

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

Cardwell Country Club

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 National Park

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

Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre

Enjoy an outing to Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre during your stay in Cardwell. Wander the rainforest or discover the area's coral reefs.

Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre

Cardwell Bush Telegraph

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%
1 - Terrible
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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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