Cruising down the Bruce Highway located about 236 kilometres south of Cairns, the world begins to shift. The air feels thicker with stories, the greens grow deeper, and the pace of life gradually slows.

As you pass through corridors of sugar cane fields and ancient rainforest fringed roads, a town quietly tucked beneath the mountains invites you to stay a little longer.  This is Ingham.

More than just a stop along the highway, Ingham is a soulful detour into North Queensland’s cultural heart.  Ingham isn’t flashy. It doesn’t try to be. But what it offers is something quite rare: a sense of place that lingers long after the journey ends.  This is a region built for postcards and bucket lists with the highest single drop waterfall Wallaman Falls at 268 metres and the Lucinda Jetty, the longest service jetty in the Southern Hemisphere, stretching a staggering 5.76 kilometres out to sea.

Love to fish? You’re in the right place. Cast a line from the pristine beaches along the Hinchinbrook coastline, the Lucinda and Dungeness jetties, or venture into the freshwater reaches of the Herbert River Gorge.

Chase barramundi through the winding Hinchinbrook Channel, or head offshore for bluewater and reef fishing on the Great Barrier Reef.  Coveted the world over, Hinchinbrook offers some of the best fishing experiences set amongst picture-postcard scenery.

For the adventurers, Lucinda is your gateway to the World Heritage listed Hinchinbrook Island. Take on the legendary Thorsborne Trail, considered one of the world’s best multi-day hikes, for unspoiled beauty and true wilderness immersion.

With a wealth of natural wonders, the Hinchinbrook region is the perfect place to reset your mind, body, and soul. Whether you’re rolling in with a caravan, camper, motorhome or just a tent and a sense of adventure, there’s a camping spot waiting for you.  Prefer a few more creature comforts? Ingham and surrounds offer a wide range of stays, from comfy motels and stylish apartments to holiday homes, B&Bs, and classic hotels—whatever your travel style. It’s your adventure.

Ingham isn’t about ticking boxes, it’s about connection. To culture, to nature, to stories written in both stone and song. It’s the kind of place that invites you in with a glass of Prosecco and a plate of olives and leaves you wondering why more people haven’t discovered it yet.  So don’t just drive through on your way to somewhere else. Stop. Wander the streets. Soak in the slower tempo. Because Ingham is the kind of place that doesn’t shout for your attention—but rewards those who give it.  It’s the Hinchinbrook Way!

See the team at the Hinchinbrook Shire Council exhibit site P323 at the Cairns Outdoor Adventure plus Home & Lifestyle Expo.