GREATER INNISFAIL AREA

Cassowary Coast Region

Innisfail eminates from the junction of the Johnstone and South Johnstone Rivers and originally called Geraldton until 1910

• The first arrival of European people came in January 1872 when survivors of the shipwreck, the "Maria" arrived.
• Queensland's highest mountain - Mount Bartle Frere, is 15 kilometres (9 miles) to the north.