CARDWELL

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION: 203 km south of Cairns

POPULATION: Approx. 1200

Cardwell is a sleepy town but it once was the most important gateway to the interior. Before Cooktown

was settled in 1873 Cardwell was the only port between Bowen and Somerset on the tip of Cape York.

Etheridge field gold was shipped from here. Near the church is a memorial intended as a grave stone

for a pioneer who lived in Valley of Lagoons, 100km over the mountains. It was too heavy to take over

the peaks. Lower slopes of Cardwell Range almost reach into the village. The road south of Cardwell

climbs high up above the coast with tremendous views down across the winding waterways known as

Everglades which separate Hinchinbrook from the coast. There are good views across Rockingham

Bay too. From Cardwell there are boat trips to Hinchinbrook, the Everglades and other islands. All the

way from Brisbane to Cairns this is the only town on the Bruce Highway which is actually on the coast.

At Victoria street the Wishbone Tree is a local gallery and museum and nearby are the Murray Falls

with fine rock pools for swimming and the Edmund Kennedy National Park.

POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AND SERVICES IN AREA

Chartered Cruises (Hinchinbrook Island, Everglades & other islands)

Murray Falls

Edmund Kennedy National Park

Scenic Tours (including snorkelling, reef cruises, etc.)

Camping Grounds

Memorial Site

Wishbone Tree

Lookouts

Bush Walks

OTHER INFORMATION

AREA POST CODE: 4816  

AREA PHONE CODE: 07

International 61 7 ....
 

SHOPPING FACILITIES

Local Shops, Supermarket, Service Station & Post Office Available

Ranger Station
 

BANKING & EXCHANGE

National Australia Bank, Westpac
 

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Ambulance 000 or 07 4066 8659

Police 000 or 07 4066 8620