Ingham

Ingham might be a small town of just 4500 (2021) in Far North Queensland, but boasts a rather rich Italian heritage, many of whom migrated to Australia in the 20th century to help out with the region's sugar cane industry. Over half the town's population claims to have some Italian ancestry and draws plenty of visitors from all around the state due to its Australian–Italian Festival.

Understand

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Visitor centre

Get in

By car

Ingham is on the Bruce Highway (A1). From Townsville, drive for about 75–80 minutes north (about 110 km (68 mi)). The highway between Townsville and Ingham is mostly of good quality and with a 100 km/h limit. From Cairns, Ingham is about 3 hours south (roughly 240 km (150 mi)) via the Bruce Hwy, the road conditions are mostly similar.

By train

🌍 Ingham Railway Station is on the Spirit of Queensland between Cairns and Brisbane, which operates 4 times a week.

By coach (bus)

Greyhound's Brisbane–Cairns coach stops by at Ingham.

Get around

See

  • 🌍 TYTO Wetlands (at the western end of town; near visitor centre). Has an observation tower and elevated boardwalks where you can roam around the wetlands and see some wildlife species that inhabit the wetlands of FNQ up-close. The observation tower is 11 metres tall, so you should also be able to get a good glimpse of the surroundings too. (updated Feb 2025)

Do

  • 🌍 Australian Italian Festival, 73-75 Mcilwraith St (TYTO), ☏ +61 447 111 669 (mobile), +61 7 4776 5288 (office). An annual recurring festival since 1995 celebrating the Italian heritage of Hinchinbrook Shire, many of whom have some Italian heritage. There is plenty of good entertainment at the festival, but the primary reason people visit is for the food. (updated Feb 2025)

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Connect

Go next

Routes via Ingham
Cairns ← Cardwell ← N A1 S  → Townsville



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