Name: Innisfail Visitor Information Centre
Address: Gladys Street, Innisfail QLD 4860 (located beside the riverfront and CBD precinct)
Phone: (07) 4061 9988
Opening Hours: Generally 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (seasonal variations apply)
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Region: Cassowary Coast / Johnstone River District / Wet Tropics World Heritage Area
This is the primary accredited VIC for the central Cassowary Coast, covering rainforest, rivers, beaches, and hinterland attractions.
Area It Caters For
1. Innisfail Township (Primary Area)
- Art Deco CBD and heritage buildings
- Johnstone River foreshore and riverfront walks
- Local museums, galleries, cafés, and markets
- Fishing spots, boat ramps, and river cruises
2. Etty Bay & Mourilyan Harbour
- Etty Bay (famous for wild cassowaries on the beach)
- Patrolled beach with stinger net in season
- Mourilyan Harbour fishing and boating precinct
- Coastal rainforest and scenic drives
3. Paronella Park & Mena Creek
- Heritage‑listed Paronella Park
- Mena Creek Falls
- Night tours, rainforest walks, and historic structures
- One of Queensland’s most iconic tourism sites
4. Wooroonooran National Park (Major Coverage)
- Josephine Falls (popular swimming area)
- Mamu Tropical Skywalk
- Palmerston Highway lookouts
- Rainforest walking tracks and waterfalls
- Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforest
5. Babinda & Surrounding Rainforest (Information Support)
- Babinda Boulders
- Devil’s Pool walking track
- Swimming holes and picnic areas
6. Kurrimine Beach & Mission Beach Corridor (Extended Support)
- Kurrimine Beach fishing and reef access
- King Reef and coastal walking areas
- Links to Mission Beach VIC for Dunk Island access
7. Tully & Tully Gorge Region
- Tully Sugar Mill
- Tully Gorge National Park
- White‑water rafting and rainforest touring
8. Atherton Tablelands (Southern Access)
- Palmerston Highway ascent
- Millaa Millaa Falls
- Waterfall Circuit touring
Services Provided
- Local and regional maps
- Brochures for Innisfail, Paronella Park, Etty Bay, Wooroonooran NP, Babinda, Tully, and Tablelands
- Road condition and weather updates
- Advice on rainforest walks, waterfalls, and scenic drives
- Accommodation and dining recommendations
- Wildlife and cassowary‑safety information
- Fishing, boating, and coastal activity guidance
- Souvenirs, local products, and cultural displays
Summary
The Innisfail Visitor Information Centre is the central accredited hub for the Cassowary Coast’s rainforest–river–coastal region, supporting visitors exploring Innisfail, Etty Bay, Paronella Park, Wooroonooran National Park, Babinda, Kurrimine Beach, and the wider Wet Tropics. With strong local knowledge and access to major regional attractions, it is the key information point for travellers moving between Cairns, Mission Beach, and the Atherton Tablelands.