The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands | Matt Horspool
The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands  | Matt Horspool
The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands  | Matt Horspool
The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands  | Matt Horspool
The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands  | Matt Horspool
Moon camping area, The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands  | Matt Horspool
The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands  | Matt Horspool
The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands  | Matt Horspool
The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands  | Matt Horspool
Mangrove boardwalk along The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands  | Matt Horspool
The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands  | Matt Horspool
The Ngaro Track, Whitsunday Islands  | Matt Horspool

Ngaro Track Independent Walker Booking

Hike the amazing new 32km trail on Whitsunday Island

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3 Days from

$150 AUD

Trip Code: NGOP
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Duration

  • 3 Days

Activities

  • 3 days self guided trekking with a full pack

Accommodation

  • 2 nights on trail, campsite accommodation

Meals

Difficulty Grading  

5 / 10

Moderate

Trip highlights

  • Walk through Ngaro Country, guided by Traditional Owner storytelling, art installations and named sites along the track
  • Summit Whitsunday Craig (353m) for sweeping views over isolated island bluffs and headlands
  • Finish at the iconic Hill Inlet lookouts, overlooking the swirling sands of Whitehaven Beach
  • Traverse diverse ecosystems - rainforest, open forest, the Whitsundays' only mangrove boardwalk, and coastal heathland
  • Stay at two architecturally designed, low-impact hiker camps: Bowarri yamba (Moon Camp) and Dhula yamba (Tree Camp)
  • Access to a remote part of the Whitsundays otherwise unreachable, with only 15 walkers permitted per day

Overview

The Ngaro Track is a 3-day, 32km independent walk across Whitsunday Island National Park, created in partnership with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and the Ngaro People, Traditional Owners of this land and sea Country. The journey starts on the white sands of Whitehaven Beach, climbs to Whitsunday Craig, and finishes at Hill Inlet - travelling through rainforest, open forest, mangrove wetlands and rugged headlands. Walkers are fully self-sufficient, carrying their own tent, food and camping gear between two purpose-built hiker camps, with access to just 15 people per day to keep the experience low-impact.

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Arrive by boat at the southern end of Whitehaven Beach, with an option to visit the Whitehaven Beach lookout. Continue along the shared track to Chance Bay to the begin the Ngaro track. The trailhead is located 100m beyond the Chance Bay camping area and offers informative signs, seating and photo opportunities. Along the way you will pass Theos point and Bari dhili (Rock eye) viewpoints offering photo opportunities and Ngaro family art installation posts. Finish at Camp site 1 - Bowarri yamba (Moon camp), perched atop an imposing ridgeline overlooking picturesque Silica Bay.

Meals: Nil

Day 2 begins from Bowarri yamba (Moon Camp), with the trail climbing steadily toward Whitsunday Craig, reaching 353 metres above sea level. Ladders and stairs guide you to the summit, where sweeping views over isolated island bluffs and headlands make the effort worthwhile. Pause at Lower Craig and Crayfish Bay for photo-worthy lookouts and to reflect on Ngaro family art installations that share cultural storylines. The day ends at Dhula yamba (Tree Camp), nestled in the peaceful beach surrounds of Torres Herald Bay.

Meals: Nil

Day 3 sets off from Dhula yamba (Tree Camp), beginning with a walk through the Whitsundays’ only mangrove boardwalk and past the tranquil Gumi (Ponds) wetland. Along the way, enjoy views from Murmuri bari (Round Rock) and Upper Inlet, both home to cultural art installations and scenic photo stops. Mark your achievement at the Ngaro track photo post, before reaching the spectacular Hill Inlet lookouts, where the swirling sands of Whitehaven Beach unfold below. The journey ends with a boat departure from Tongue Bay, completing your walk through Ngaro Country.

Meals: Nil

What’s included?

Included

  • Access to the 3-day/2-night Ngaro Track
  • Tent platform and use of camp facilities at both campsites
  • Access to the Ngaro Track navigation app
  • Access to toilets, communal shelters and rainwater tanks (treatment required)
  • Fees dedicated to maintaining the track and campsites

Not included

  • Ferry/marine transfers to and from Whitsunday Island (must be booked separately)
  • Tent, sleeping gear, cooking equipment and fuel stove
  • All food for the duration of the walk
  • Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) or satellite phone
  • Water purification method (all water on-track must be treated)
  • Travel insurance

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Ngaro Track

A 3 day, 32km independent walk across Whitsunday Island National Park created in partnership with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and the Ngaro People, Traditional Owners of this land and sea Country.

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