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Volunteer with Ocean Crusaders to keep the regions islands and beaches pristine. Photo source: Ocean Crusaders
Ocean Crusaders, Australia’s premier waterway cleaning team, will return to Hinchinbrook Island this July for the 2026 Island Guardians Mission, bringing volunteers together for a 10-day marine debris clean-up along the island’s south-eastern beaches.
Running from Tuesday 7th July to Thursday 16th July, the initiative will see volunteers work together to protect one of the region’s most spectacular and important natural environments. The clean-up is part of a 10-day programme funded through the Queensland Government’s Environmental Recovery – Clean Up and Local Conservation Grants (2025).
Each day, volunteers will depart from the Lucinda Public Boat Ramp at 8:00am aboard Ocean Crusaders’ 8.3m landing barge, travelling across to Hinchinbrook Island to remove marine debris from the remote coastline. Teams will spend the day making a practical difference by collecting rubbish that has washed ashore, helping to protect marine life and preserve the island’s unique ecosystems.
Ocean Crusaders founder Ian Thomson said the project is a chance for people to experience the beauty of Hinchinbrook Island while contributing to meaningful conservation work.
The daily clean-ups will return to Lucinda at approximately 2:00pm, giving participants a full day outdoors surrounded by the natural beauty of the region.
Volunteers are encouraged to come prepared for an active day, with participants needing to bring their own food and drinks as no catering will be available. Accessing the beaches may involve walking through shallow water, so sturdy enclosed shoes suitable for wet conditions are recommended.
Participants should also bring sun-safe clothing, a hat, sunscreen and any personal essentials needed for the day.
The Hinchinbrook Island clean-up is an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to become directly involved in caring for the coastline, while enjoying a memorable experience in one of North Queensland’s most iconic island environments.
Book your volunteer spot on eventbrite, search Ocean Crusaders or Hinchinbrook Island Clean Up 2026. For more information or to get involved, contact Ian on 0412 932 808.
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