Good Counsel Primary School is located close to the heart of Innisfail, at 96 Rankin St, with the rear access to the school being across the street from Good Counsel College at 66 Owen St.
Innisfail is the Cassowary Coast’s largest town, with a population of approximately 10,000. The township is picturesquely situated at the junction of the North and South Johnstone Rivers, about five kilometres from the coast. Innisfail is 90km from Cairns along the Bruce Highway, making it easily accessible by car, bus or train.
A warm tropical climate, and an annual rainfall of around 3500mm, ensures the area is always lush and green. Average daytime temperatures in Australia’s winter range from 26 and 30 degrees Celsius (in the dry season from May to October) and in the wet season (November to April) the temperature is around 30 degrees.
Agriculture is the major economic driver with well-established banana, sugar cane and tropical fruit industries. Nearby Mourilyan Harbour is a major regional port boasting bulk sugar-loading facilities, and the South Johnstone Sugar Mill is a significant local employer. Tourism is a growth industry and Innisfail is a popular destination for backpackers seeking employment in the banana industry.
The town is a major service hub for the Cassowary Coast region and has a wide range of shopping facilities including national retail outlets, government services and regional health and educational facilities.
With access to two World Heritage Areas – the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the Wet Tropics rainforests – the town is surrounded by beautiful natural attractions. Pristine beaches such as Etty Bay, Flying Fish Point, Bramston Beach, Cowley Beach and Kurrimine Beach are a short drive away. Wooroonooran National Park, with the Mamu Tropical Sky Walk and walking trails through the Misty Mountains, is 27km west of Innisfail. Other attractions include an historic Spanish-style castle and pleasure gardens (Paronella Park), tropical fruit winery and Sugar Industry Museum.
In town, picnic and barbecue spots can be found at Warrina Lakes, along the Johnstone Riverfront and at Anzac Memorial Park.
Innisfail has one of the best collections of Art Deco buildings in Australia and visitors can take a self-guided walk around town with the help of Art Deco walking tour brochures that can be collected from the Innisfail Information Centre.
Information courtesy of Cassowary Coast Regional Council
