Cardwell 20/5 to 21/5

As part of our leisurely tour of the Queensland coast we stopped at Cardwell for a couple of nights. On the first afternoon we spent some time on the beach (below) overlooking Hinchinbrook Island. We later overheard some locals talking about a large crocodile having been seen on the beach a few days earlier. The same beach we had been lying on ! Of course we didn't go onto the beach the following day. We also saw a large group of rangers trying to contain a crocodile within the confines of the nearby national park.



Cardwell was the first port to be settled in North Queensland. Some of its buildings were built in 1870.



Here's a more modern creation. The 'Big Crab' a landmark which can be seen as you drive through the town on the Bruce Highway.



A modern marina has been built called Port Hinchinbrook featuring new houses, hotels and restaurants.