Ella Bay

Ella Bay is located in the shire of Johnstone in Queensland, Australia. It is within close proximity to the town of Innisfail. Innisfail in the Johnstone Shire (population 18,000, town of 8,000) is positioned in the heart of the Cassowary Coast and is situated 88km south of Cairns and 260km north of Townsville. Both these cities offer direct air access to overseas markets. Thus, the delights of the Cassowary coast can be enjoyed by all.

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Ella Bay National Park

Ella Bay is a national park in Queensland (Australia), 1329 km northwest of Brisbane. Ella Bay National Park is where the ‘rainforest meets the sea’. A must see destinationin the shire for visitors it can be reached via Fly Fish Point on Ella Bay Road. Adjacent to the park are camping facilities provided by the Johnstone Shire Council. A well-kept secret for many years the park is a popular spot for both locals and tourists to visit.

Fact sheet

* Area: 37.10 km²
* Coordinates: 17°23′44″S, 146°03′24″E
* Date of establishment: 1952
* Managing authorities: Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
* IUCN category: II

Cyclonic Activity

*The latest Cyclone to hit the Innisfail region was Cyclone Larry (Category 4 before striking land) on the 20th March, 2006. Major damage to homes and other buildings was caused by Larry as well as extensive damage to local crops.
* Aivu in 1989 - category 3 impact near Ayr (south of Townsville)
* Winifred in 1986 - category 3 impact near Innisfail
* Althea in 1971 - category 4 impact just north of Townsville
* Ada in 1970 - category 4 impact over the Whitsunday Islands
* Innisfail cyclone in 1918 (not named) - category 5 impact
* Mackay cyclone in 1918 (not named) - category 5 impact