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 Rp1.614.236 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp1.614.236
Rp1.775.707 total
16 Mar - 17 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! (225 reviews)
Parking was easy had a great view from the balcony

Reviewed on 14 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 Rp1.495.855 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.495.855
Rp1.645.488 total
22 Mar - 23 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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Bedarra Beach House

Bedarra Beach House

3.5 out of 5
Lot 11 East Bedarra Dunk QLD
Stay at this beach holiday home in Dunk. Enjoy a garden, concierge services and furnished patios. Popular attractions Family Islands National Park and Coconut ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Beautiful and peaceful, a week in paradise! Would love to go back

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2019

Bedarra Beach House
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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