The nearest capital city is Brisbane approximately 1,240 km to the south.

Also within the park lies the ruined Hinchinbrook Island Wilderness Lodge.

[3] The resort closed in 2010 due to the Great Recession and was destroyed by Cyclone Yasi shortly after.

[4] The continental island has a mountainous interior providing diverse refuges for endemic and Endangered Species, such as dugong and green turtle.

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