THE WAIT IS OVER: Bookings Now Open for Queensland's NEWEST Multi-Day Hiking Adventure, the Ngaro Track

• Bookings now open for World Expeditions' Ngaro Track guided multi-day hiking adventure with the first departures from May 2026 via https://worldexpeditions.com/ngw  
• The 32km track from Whitehaven Beach to Hill Inlet was developed by the QLD government in collaboration with Traditional Owners, ensuring cultural stories are shared and creating employment and business opportunities for First Nations communities
• Purpose-built infrastructure designed to enhance the walker experience includes two campsites with communal gathering and cooking areas overlooking secluded bays
• Guided and independent walker options available for 2026

Bookings are now open for the highly anticipated Ngaro Track Walk In Comfort, Queensland's newest multi-day hiking experience on Whitsunday Island. Following a competitive tender process that commenced in June 2024, World Expeditions was appointed as the tourism partner to deliver guided walks along this landmark 32-kilometre trail – the first of its kind in the region.

With first departures from May 2026, the World Expeditions Australian Walking Holidays division will provide a fully supported three-day / two-night walk complete with expert guides, all meals and purpose-built infrastructure including two campsites that showcase the natural beauty and cultural significance of the island.

Accessed by boat from Airlie Beach or Shute Harbour, the 32-kilometre Ngaro Track, which has been delivered by the Queensland Government, offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich biodiversity and Indigenous heritage of Whitsunday Island, the largest island in the Whitsunday Islands National Park and a key site within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

Traversing ancient rainforest, dramatic vine thickets, rocky headlands, and high lookouts like Whitsunday Craig, the Ngaro Track links the iconic Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Walkers will enjoy multiple opportunities to take a dip in the azure ocean along the trail.

The project was developed proudly in close partnership with the Ngaro People, Traditional Owners of Whitsunday Island, whose enduring connection to Country is deeply embedded throughout the experience. Interpretive totem posts carved from hardwood feature art and stories contributed by Ngaro families, offering walkers a chance to reflect on the knowledge, values and ancestral ties that have been passed down through generations.

World Expeditions is committed to ensuring that Ngaro culture and history is a prominent part of the experience for those on the track. The project also supports ongoing employment and business opportunities for First Nations communities, helping to sustain cultural practices and strengthen connections to land.

“At the heart of what we do is creating journeys that honour and protect the landscapes we explore,” said Michael Buggy, Director of WETG Australasian Operating Companies. “The Ngaro Track represents that mission. We're privileged to work with the Traditional Owners of Whitsunday Island, the Ngaro People, to help shape this spectacular walk.”

Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said the multi-day Ngaro Track will open up one of Queensland's most jaw-dropping destinations in a way that respects and protects Country.

“The Ngaro Track will soon become a must-do walking experience for the Whitsunday region, for people to embrace the stunning scenery, learn about cultural connections to the landscape, and leave only footprints behind,” Minister Powell said.

“Showcasing the Whitsundays' breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, it's truly a perfect example of Queensland's ecotourism potential – and it's the tip of the iceberg for what's to come.

“We're committed to becoming a world-leader in ecotourism, delivering 45 ecotourism experiences by 2045, and the Ngaro Track sets a new benchmark for the sector.”

The Ngaro Track has been enhanced with two purpose-built, elevated campsites – Bowarri yamba (Moon Camp) and Dhula yamba (Tree Camp) – developed to offer a low-impact, immersive walking experience. These new facilities feature communal cooking areas and gathering spaces with sweeping views over secluded bays and beaches, marking a significant investment in sustainable visitor infrastructure.

Travellers joining the World Expeditions' guided Ngaro Track walk benefit from a fully supported experience: they walk with just a small pack and arrive to camps already set up with raised camp beds,  comfortable tents, pillows and freshly cooked meals (dinner and breakfast), with a picnic lunch served whilst on the Track. Priced from AUD $2195 pp for three days / two nights including boat transfers. Bookings via  https://worldexpeditions.com/ngw.

Independent walkers are also catered for on the newly constructed trail where they carry their own equipment, including tents, sleeping bags, food and cooking supplies. To preserve the remote and natural experience of the Ngaro Track, independent walker permits are limited to 15 walkers per section per day. Independent walker bookings for the 2026 season are available now from www.ngarotrack.com.au.

Founded in 1975, World Expeditions is a global leader in small-group adventure travel and sustainable trekking experiences. With a reputation for pioneering responsible tourism, it leads a family of 18 specialist travel brands under the World Expeditions Travel Group, including Australian Walking Holidays which is the domestic operating arm of the group.

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