Cardwell is a coastal town and rural locality in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. [3][4] In the 2021 census, the locality of Cardwell had a population of 1,320 people. [1]

Home to Australia’s largest National Park, and wedged between golden beaches to the east, and the ancient canopies of the Wet Tropics to the west, there is no limit of things to do in Cardwell.

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Cardwell is on the National Highway between Townsville and Cairns 1522 km north of Brisbane. The Governor of Queensland, Sir George Bowen (1859-1868) named the coastal town after the prominent British politician Edward Cardwell who, at the …

Cardwell and Port Hinchinbrook are the southern gateway to the Cassowary Coast region boasting world-class landscapes and experiences. Cardwell is also the access to Hinchinbrook Island and channel area, the biggest island national park in …

1 day ago · He survived tropical cyclone Yasi which wreaked mayhem on the Queensland coast in 2011, but said the storms that battered Cardwell with 1.5 metres of rain over the past week were "twice as bad".

Cardwell is your gateway to the natural beauty and adventure of North Queensland. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an extended holiday, this guide will help you make the most of your visit. Discover how to get here with ease, explore must-see local attractions, and uncover the best activities that Cardwell has to offer.

Nestled between Australia’s Great Dividing Range and the mountainous splendour of Hinchinbrook Island, Cardwell is a seaside town caressed by natural beauty that has inspired and soothed the soul for generations.

5 days ago · A north Queensland town has been ordered to urgently seek higher ground as floodwaters continue to rise for a third day. The alert for the Cardwell area, issued shortly after midnight, warned the ...

Cardwell offers a range of attractions, site seeing, annual events and historical places to visit. The Cardwell Rainforest and Reef Visitor Information Centre has a magnificent interpretative display capturing all the flora and fauna native to the area.