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.
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$154 per night from 13 June to 14 June
AU$154
13 June - 14 June
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! (229 reviews)
"We stayed in the ocean front room and it was an amazing stay! The room was generous and the view from the balcony was fantastic 🙂 The staff were so helpful too as we had a bunch of laundry. Lovely place, even better people 🙂"

Reviewed on 12 May 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$127 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$127
27 June - 28 June
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! (25 reviews)
"Sea view from the bar was nice. Room was good but two chairs would be better than just one. Aircon a bit noisy."

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Nightcap at Marine Hotel
Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park

Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park

2.5 out of 5
43a Marine Parade Cardwell QLD
The price is AU$163 per night from 14 June to 15 June
AU$163
14 June - 15 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Cardwell. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cardwell Country Club and Girringun National ...
9/10 Wonderful! (175 reviews)
"Its a beautiful place, we stayed in the hotel room, she was nice and put an exra bed for us as i booked on wotsapp and she had to put an exra bed in anyway it was nice and clean, kids loved the pool and rooms are exra quiet. Microwave didn't work and there was no cooking facilities in the room, which ..."

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Cardwell Beachcomber Motel and Tourist Park
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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 ...
2/10 (1 review)
"It was not what it was advertised as"

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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
Waterfront Townhouse at Marina Entrance !

Waterfront Townhouse at Marina Entrance !

Cardwell QLD
Stay at this holiday home in Cardwell. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Perfect holiday house
"Beautiful townhouse overlooking the marina. Great position, well stocked house that caters for a perfect getaway. Wonderful hosts who go out of their way to make sure your holiday stay is enjoyable. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2022

Waterfront Townhouse at Marina Entrance !
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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

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

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

Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre

4/5(2 reviews)

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

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

Cities near Cardwell

Mountains, rivers and Ramsay Bay Beach along the Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island

Hinchinbrook Island

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