10/06/2026 – 12/06/2026 Whitehaven Beach South – Solway Circuit – South Whitehaven Beach Lookout – Solway Passage – Chance Bay Walk – Chance Bay – Nargo Track – Chance Bay Campsite – Theos Point Lookout – Bari Dhil Lookout – Camp 1: Bowarri yamba (Moon Camp) – Craig Point Lookout – Whitsunday Craig Lookout – Whitsunday Craig – Bilbili dhilli Lookout – Crayfish Bay Lookout – Camp 2: Dhula yamba (Tree Camp) – Torres Herald Bay – Gumi – Murmuru bari Lookout – Hill Inlet Lookout Platform – Bettys Beach – Tongue Point
Ngaro Track
Whitsunday Islands National Park, QUEENSLAND
Ngaro Country (Ngaro people)
Distance: 35.7km Total Ascent: 1495m Total Descent: 1463m
Time: 18 hours
Participants: Matt Aistro, James Anthony, Stephen Davies (Photos), Sue Davies (Report), Katie, Cecelia McLoughlin, Matt Madin, Rachel, Kylie Shirvington, Philip Whitmore, Summer and River [15 altogether]
Three unforgettable days on the Ngaro Track delivered everything you could want from a Whitsunday Islands adventure—wild weather, sweeping island vistas, rich cultural landscapes, and a constantly changing mix of coastal and forest environments. Starting with a rough, rain-soaked boat ride to the dazzling white sands of Whitehaven Beach, this journey quickly set the tone for a challenging and rewarding trek across Ngaro Country.
Covering 35.7 km with significant elevation gain, the track links secluded bays, panoramic lookouts, ancient hoop pine forests, mangrove wetlands, and pristine beaches. Each day revealed something new—from ridge-top camps overlooking turquoise waters to close encounters with remarkable wildlife. Shared with a great group of walkers, this hike was as much about camaraderie as it was about the landscape, with every step offering another reason to pause, photograph, and take it all in.
