This destination has received much acclaim for being one of the most well-preserved natural habitats in all of Australia. Hinchinbrook Island can be found in North Queensland, and has become a haven for nature enthusiasts interested in getting a glimpse of the unique wildlife of the region. In order to experience the most satisfying trip to the area, it is vital to engage in a bit of research and preparation. The first thing to consider when visiting this area is the time of year you intend to travel. There are suggested high and low seasons for visiting, May to October being considered the most popular period, as the tropical climate provides some agreeably temperate conditions. Don’t discard the summer months when considering a visit to Hinchinbrook Island – as with any travel be sure to check the local weather for current conditions. Getting to the Island is relatively simple. It is [ Read More... ]

NQBE & HINCHINBROOK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MOVE TO FACILITATE INGHAM HOUSING BOOM. We were delighted to hear the announcement this week from NQBE of their desire to see permanent housing for the workers required to build and operate the North Queensland Bio-Energy plant. The following press release was issued by NQBE. NORTH Queensland Bio-Energy Corporation Limited (NQBE) has joined forces with Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce to ensure that housing is available for the hundreds of workers who will build and operate Ingham’s recently approved $425 million multi-functional sugar factory. NQBE Project Implementation Manager, Doug Kingston, said plans needed to be put in place this year to make sure the 400 workers required to build the project, and the 250 who will operate it when completed, were able to live in Ingham. “Obviously some of those workers will come from the local area, but we are still looking at hundreds of [ Read More... ]

IT IS NOW OFFICIAL – the North Queensland Bio-Energy combined sugar, ethanol and power plant to be built in Ingham was yesterday granted approval to proceed by the Queensland State Government. The North Queensland Bio-Energy project is the first of its kind in Australia with the facility having a crushing capacity of 2.5 million tonnes of sugar cane a year, producing 330,000 tonnes of sugar. PLUS it will also be capable of generating 200,000 litres of ethanol a day and generate 80-85 megawatts of renewable power. Whilst this ethanol and power generation plant is great news for Australia’s sugar industry, for the people of Ingham it brings renewed hope for the local economy with 400 jobs to be created during construction and a further 250 full-time jobs to be generated once the plant is operational. A workforce of this size will naturally increase the local Ingham population and we will [ Read More... ]

Ingham North Qld took centre stage this week when the Queensland Government gave the go ahead for the $400million+ Nth. Qld. Bio-Energy http://www.nqbioenergy.com.au sugar, ethanol and power generation plant to proceed. This announcement will see huge flow on effects for our community as well as across North Queensland from cane growers through to local businesses as up to 450 jobs will be on offer during the construction phase, and 250 full time positions once the plant starts production. The Nth. Qld. Bio-Energy project offers developments like Hinchinbrook Habitats the opportunity to provide quality residential options for what will become a growing community in a very short space of time. The announcement coincides with the completion of our Saltwater Release and Cassowary Release with waterfront home sites now for sale. We have a magical part of the world here at Hinchinbrook Habitats, and I love to share it. We are only [ Read More... ]

Construction has finally started at Hinchinbrook Habitats! Thank you to everyone who has waited so patiently!! Roads are currently being built, connecting our beautiful estate to Mount Cudmore Road giving direct access from the Bruce Highway. For all those people eager to visit the estate, the wait is almost over! Roads will be completed over the next 4 weeks, giving everyone direct access. If you cant wait that long, we would be more than happy to take you for a guided tour of the estate. Contact us today to arrange a time that suits you. Cheers – Steve Everett

North Queensland Builders and Real Estate Agents got their first look at our beautiful estate last wednesday during the official Builders Launch. Fishing Legend Scott Hillier gave guest the grand tour by boat up the Seymour River, explaining all that the river has to offer. Our guest also got the chance to meet some of the local residents. A 2 meter salt water croc was spotted sunning himself on the bank of the river, plus Scotty showed off his fishing skills by hooking up a few GT and a Barramundi. After a trip down the Seymour River guest were taken by helicopter for a joy flight over the estate and across the Hinchinbrook Channel. Thanks to everyone who attended and we look forward to doing it all again soon! Steve Everett Hinchinbrook Habitats