{"id":286,"date":"2022-08-25T23:10:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T23:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everywhereaustralia.com.au\/?p=286"},"modified":"2023-02-13T01:30:04","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T01:30:04","slug":"things-to-do-in-innisfail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everywhereaustralia.com.au\/things-to-do-in-innisfail\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Top Things To Do In Innisfail, Queensland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Going on an Innisfail trip and want to know all the best things to do in Innisfail, Queensland? We have you covered! Below you will find our guide to all the best Innisfail attractions to plan your ultimate trip.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally called Geraldton, Innisfail changed names in 1911 (with the name thought to be Irish for \u2018Island of Destiny\u2019 or a romantic name for Ireland). Today the town is the largest on the Cassowary Coast with a population of around 10,000, and lies at the junction of the North and South Johnstone Rivers, about 5 kilometres from the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main industries around Innisfail are banana and sugar cane, making for some dramatic scenery. The further out from the town you travel, you\u2019ll find tea, pawpaws and other such exotic fruits, all flourishing in the region\u2019s wet climate. In fact, Innisfail\u2019s dubious claim to fame is being one of the wettest towns in all of Australia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surrounded by tropical rainforest and extensive farmlands, it\u2019s a pretty rural town that is renowned globally for having one of the best collections of Art Deco buildings in one place, with almost all of the two main streets full of such architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n

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There\u2019s a large mix of ethnic groups, thanks to early Sugar Cane workers coming from Europe and being pulled from South Sea islanders. Events such as the Innisfail Rodeo, the Innisfail Agricultural Show and various festivals have helped to make the town a popular backpacker stopover. While the nearby spectacular Wooroonooran National Park – with the Mamu Canopy Walkway and walking trails through the Misty Mountains – pulls in nature lovers and hiking enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are splendid secret beaches with unusual wildlife, great fishing spots and fabulous waterfalls and creeks for picnics and freshwater dips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, you will find our Innisfail travel blog with everything you need to know about exactly what to do in Innisfail, Qld as well as top Innisfail tourist attractions for your ultimate holiday!! There is also a handy map of all the best things to do around Innisfail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Top 11 Things To Do In Innisfail, Queensland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the best things to do in Innisfail, Qld. Read through and select the ones that fit your interests and timeframe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take The Cassowary Coast Art Deco And Historical Self-Guided Walk<\/h3>\n\n\n
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We found this walk mentioned in the No-1 spot of an online posting of \u2018The 10 Best Historic Walking Areas in Queensland, Australia\u2019 and it more than merits that because, as you\u2019ll discover, Innisfail has an urban beauty of streets lined with Art Deco treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ironically, thanks to a huge cyclone that swept through Innisfail in 1918 damaging or destroying most of the town, new buildings sprung up during the 1920\u2019s all of Art Deco design. Today, these buildings are beautifully restored and on show, viewable under the Cassowary Coast Art Deco and Historical Self-Guided Walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step back in time as you stroll the pretty roads, checking out some of the best buildings along the route. Before you head out, download the Tropical Deco App here<\/a> – a storytelling tool that gives technical details on the decorative architecture along with some of the history of how Art Deco was built from tragedy. The app also provides directions, distance, and photos. Plus, you can check out an online brochure too<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are so many brightly painted pretty buildings to view, but here\u2019s some of our favourites:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n