Hinchinbrook Shire district, Queensland, Australia

Places to visit near Ingham

Ingham is a town in Hinchinbrook Shire district, Queensland, Australia, home to about 4,557 people. Within 50 km by road there are 86 places to visit — 28 waterfalls, 13 beaches & coast, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park (26 km), Mount Straloch (31 km) and Diamantina Rock (35 km).

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Ingham, Queensland
Ingham, Hinchinbrook Shire district, Queensland, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ingham at a glance

Location
Hinchinbrook Shire district, Queensland, Australia
Population
about 4,557
Coordinates
18.6455° S, 146.1625° E
Places within 50 km
86 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Ingham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ingham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Waterfalls near Ingham

64 waterfalls within 100 km of Ingham. The closest is Wallaman Falls (1 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Beaches & coast near Ingham

54 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ingham. The closest is Taylors Beach Progress Park (22 km); the best-known is Pandora Reef (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ingham

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ingham. The closest is Gardiner Mountain (15 km); the best-known is Mount Straloch (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mount Straloch · viewpoint · Cassowary Coast Regional · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Diamantina Rock · viewpoint · Cassowary Coast Regional · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Gardiner Mountain · viewpoint · Hinchinbrook Shire · ~15 km
  • Frances · viewpoint · Hinchinbrook Shire · ~19 km
  • Mount Bowen · viewpoint · Cassowary Coast Regional · ~42 km · Must-see
  • The Thumb · viewpoint · Cassowary Coast Regional · ~42 km · Must-see

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ingham

28 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ingham. The closest is Orpheus Island (44 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ingham

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ingham. The closest is Ingham Memorial Botanic Gardens (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Ingham

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ingham. The closest is Bottle Dump (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ingham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ingham
  2. 9 km Benaiah Nature Refuge · nature spot, Hinchinbrook Shire
  3. 10 km Art Gallery · museum, Hinchinbrook Shire
  4. 26 km Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park · national park, Hinchinbrook Shire
  5. 26 km Ingham Memorial Botanic Gardens · monument, Hinchinbrook Shire
  6. 1 km Wallaman Falls · waterfall, Hinchinbrook Shire
  7. 0 km Back to Ingham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ingham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Waterfalls2864Wallaman Falls (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1354Taylors Beach Progress Park (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2644Gardiner Mountain (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves528Orpheus Island (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens818Ingham Memorial Botanic Gardens (1 km)
    Forts & heritage414Bottle Dump (38 km)
    Museums13Art Gallery (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Paluma Dam (43 km)
    Other attractions01Albino Rock Lighthouse (75 km)

    Ingham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ingham?

    Wallaman Falls (waterfall, about 1 km), Ingham Memorial Botanic Gardens (monument, about 1 km), Art Gallery (museum, about 2 km), Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park (national park, about 26 km), Benaiah Nature Refuge (nature spot, about 9 km), Mount Straloch (viewpoint, about 31 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ingham?

    86 places on Spotwander: 28 waterfalls, 13 beaches & coast, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ingham?

    Wallaman Falls, about 1 km by road; Waterfall Creek Falls (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ingham?

    Taylors Beach Progress Park, about 22 km by road; Lady Elliot Reef (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ingham?

    Gardiner Mountain, about 15 km by road; Frances (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ingham?

    Start in Ingham, visit Benaiah Nature Refuge, then Art Gallery, then Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park, then Ingham Memorial Botanic Gardens, then Wallaman Falls, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ingham?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Ingham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ingham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ingham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.