Rainforest & Reef Visitor Centre

A unique and vibrant introduction to the World Heritage areas of the Cardwell region.

Part man, part eel, Girroo Gurrll, is the ancestral spirit of the Girramay people. The Rainforest and Reef Centre Display traces his journey of discovery through this ancient and precious region, presenting an extraordinary display that is highly visual, tactile and audible, appealing to visitors of all ages.

Wander through and experience the changing landscapes, from open forests, into dense rainforest, down to the coastal mangroves and on, out to majestic Hinchinbrook Island and the magnificent islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Meet the creatures along the path, from the shy, stripped possum to the lurking python, a basking crocodile, turtles, dugong ÉÉ.. The display, which is full of colour and surprises, depicts mammals, birds, reptiles, marine creatures, forests, landscapes, wildlife, natural and cultural history and much more! The Centre is located 500m south of Kookaburra, alongside the jetty. Admission is free, although a gold coin donation would be appreciated! The Centre is open daily from 8am, closing 4.30pm Monday to Friday. At weekends and on public holidays the centre closes at noon.

Information on the national parks of the region is available from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, at the Rainforest and Reef Centre. Permits to camp on Goold Island, at Macushla and The Haven on Hinchinbrook Island, as well as the 32km Thorsborne Trail, are also issued at the centre. In addition, the video, "Without a Trace", promoting low impact camping, can be viewed here. Phone 07 4066 8601