Jacky Jacky Creek catchment is without doubt a global treasure. It is an area of great ecological diversity and sharply changing habitats. The southern end of the catchment supports the stunning white silica dune systems of the Shelburne Bay area, with some dune systems reaching 100m in height, and perched freshwater lakes similar to those found on Fraser Island. This wild area, of great international natural and cultural significance, is part of one Australia’s longest standing National Park proposals (taken from wilderness.org.au)

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Chile Beach is part of the remote Iron Range National Park, 750km north of Cairns. Famous for its long palm fringed beaches, rocky outcrops and part of the largest area of lowland tropical rainforest in Australia. Home to many endangered bird Species and was also base for Australian Army during World War II.

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Home to Australian legend and pioneer, Frank Jardine and his Samoan princess wife Sana from 1860’s to 1923. The original homestead was burnt to the ground in 1962 but many parts are still maintained in honour and respect of Frank and Sana. In 1879 a government geologist Robert Jack, convalesced at the homestead after being attacked by Aborigines at Captain Billy Landing. Frank also rescued many of the 158 survivors of the SS Quetta shipping disaster in 1890. Frank and Sana are buried by the beach near the homestead.

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