The Haven Circuit

Starting from the Haven Campsite, Hinchinbrook Island, this walk takes you on a short circuit around the campsite. You can go on a small adventure as you explore the creeks and tributaries in the area while you traverse through a mixed forest of licuala palms along the creek. There are useful facilities at the campsite, including a BBQ and a picnic area with toilets. If the tide is low, you can go and see the remnants of an Aboriginal fish trap at the southern end of the area as well. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start (-18.2856424,146.1031948)
Mode Special (You can access the starting point via a private vessel (a boat or a kayak).)
Directions From

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along The Haven. After 95 m pass the toilet (50 m on your left). After another 10 m come to the "The Haven" (25 m on your left). Campsite managed byParks and Wildlife Service. There is a fee to use this campsite.
	After another 120 m continue straight, to head along The Haven.
	After another 500 m veer right, to head along The Haven.
	After another 230 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

The Haven Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	960 m
Time	10 min to 20 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 110 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 95 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	95 m	[toilet]
Camp site	110 m	The Haven

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Cardwell Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm inland in the afternoon and evening. Winds easterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  22°C → 28°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds easterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching 26 to 33.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:10am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  21°C → 28°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Medium chance of showers near the coast, slight chance elsewhere. Winds easterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 26 to 33.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  21°C → 27°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds easterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 31.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  21°C → 26°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Winds east to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 24 to 32.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  21°C → 27°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  22°C → 28°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  21°C → 29°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Hinchinbrook Island National Park alerts
  George Point camping area closed (update 17 Sep)
  George Point camping area on the southern coastline of Hinchinbrook Island has been affected by erosion due to high tides and windy conditions. This camping area is closed until further notice. Affected parks: Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island National Park; Hinchinbrook Island National Park
  Challenging summer hiking conditions
  Hiking the Thorsborne Trail is considerably challenging during the summer months between October to March. Affected parks: Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island National Park; Hinchinbrook Island National Park
  Thorsborne Trail seasonal closure
  The Thorsborne Trail will be closed from 1 January - 28 February due to the high risk of unsafe conditions over this period. Affected parks: Hinchinbrook Island National Park; Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island National Park
  
  Alert kindly provided by © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

Start	(-18.2856424,146.1031948)
Mode	Special (You can access the starting point via a private vessel (a boat or a kayak).)
Directions	From

Weather Forecast

Alerts