Garden Island
Australia / Cardwell, Queensland
Location ID: #10067969
Garden Island, 164km north of Townsville, is a small tropical island, sheltered by the Great Barrier Reef and two larger islands. The island is a pristine oasis covered in dense tropical forests, boulders and wide sandy beaches. The island is home to a campsite and nature trails/boardwalks however the campsite has no amenities. Spectacular mountainous coastal bay and island views can be seen from the all sides of the island and from the stretch of a tidal sandy spit. Access to the island is by private boat charter from mainland coastal town of Cardwell. Located approximately 1582 (983 miles / 18 hrs 20 mins) from Village Roadshow Studios. The nearest airport is Townsville Airport (TVS) approx- 2 hour flight from Brisbane (BNE) or Gold Coast, Coolangatta (OOL) airports. The closest POH, Gold Coast City, 1520km (945 miles / 17 hrs 45 mins) away.
Location Category:
- BEACHES / COASTAL - *;
- BEACHES / COASTAL - Bays;
- BEACHES / COASTAL - Beaches / Shorelines;
- BEACHES / COASTAL - Islands;
- LAKES / RIVERS - *;
- LANDSCAPES - *;
- LANDSCAPES - Forests / Wilderness;
- LANDSCAPES - Jungles / Rainforests;
- PARKS - *;
- PARKS - Camping / Camp Grounds;
- PARKS - National Parks / State & Federal;
- PARKS - Nature / Walking / Bike;
- PARKS - Nature Preserves;
- ROADS / HIGHWAYS - *;
- ROADS / HIGHWAYS - Dirt Roads