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Thorsborne Trail in Hinchinbrook Island National Park
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Thorsborne Trail Permit

Hinchinbrook Island National Park · Queensland, Australia

A 32 km walk on Hinchinbrook Island, booked as one trail pass for a start date and a party of up to 6 hikers, for up to 5 nights. The trail can be walked in either direction, and it operates from 1 March to 31 December each year.

Plan your Hinchinbrook Island National Park trip here, then get your permit from the agency.

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How to get Thorsborne Trail

Bookings are made on the Queensland National Parks Booking Service at book.parks.qld.gov.au. PermitSnag does not check this booking system for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.

Official permit page

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How booking the Thorsborne Trail works

Thorsborne Trail: Hinchinbrook Island National Park, Queensland, Australia. Queensland National Parks takes the bookings. Bookings are made on the Queensland National Parks Booking Service at book.parks.qld.gov.au.

Checked against the agency page on 29 October 2026.

Thorsborne Trail elevation profile

Landmark

Ramsay Bay boardwalk

Distance 0 km (0 mi) of 32 km (19.9 mi)
0 km Ramsay Bay boardwalk32 km George Point
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Elevation
≈7 m (23 ft)

Thorsborne Trail landmarks

Map of the Thorsborne Trail, Ramsay Bay boardwalk to George Point

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Landmark

Ramsay Bay boardwalk

KM 0 · ≈7 m (23 ft)

© Commonwealth of Australia (Geoscience Australia) 2017. · SRTM data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey · © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

How to get a Thorsborne Trail permit

Type
Backpacking
Location
Hinchinbrook Island National Park, Queensland, Australia
Group size
Up to 6 people
Distance
32 km (19.9 mi)

  1. Step 1: How it is booked

    Bookings are made on the Queensland National Parks Booking Service at book.parks.qld.gov.au. PermitSnag does not check this booking system for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.

  2. Step 2: Book with the agency

    Book Thorsborne Trail on book.parks.qld.gov.au. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.

  3. Step 3: Check the agency page before you go

    Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.

Book at book.parks.qld.gov.au
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Thorsborne Trail FAQ

How do I book the Thorsborne Trail?

Book a Thorsborne Trail Pass on the Queensland National Parks Booking Service. You choose a start date, the number of hikers and the number of nights, then check out. You do not book individual camps.

How many people and how many nights can I book on the Thorsborne Trail?

Queensland Parks sets a maximum group size of 6 hikers and a maximum stay of 5 nights. It says most hikers finish comfortably in 3 nights.

When is the Thorsborne Trail open for hiking?

The Thorsborne Trail and its hiking season run from 1 March to 31 December each year. The booking page says bookings are released at scheduled times before and during the season.

Do I need to book camps on the Thorsborne Trail?

No. With the trail pass there is no requirement to pre-determine or book individual hiker camps, and no requirement to walk in a particular direction.

How long is the Thorsborne Trail?

The trail is 32 km (19.9 mi) on a Class 5 walking track, and it typically takes 4 days and 3 nights.

Can I change a Thorsborne Trail booking?

Yes, in your account. To change the number of nights, cancel and make a new booking. To change the number of hikers or the start date, modify the booking, which works only when the new dates have availability.

Can I get a Thorsborne Trail pass if my dates are full?

This page does not check that booking system for you yet, so look at the agency page again as your dates get closer.

Campgrounds and huts in Hinchinbrook Island National Park