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Leave No Trace

'Leave No Trace' is all about conservation and protecting the environment in its natural state, which is what national parks set out to do. 'Leave No Trace' ensures that everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of the outdoors in harmony.

Becoming An Adventurer

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Becoming An Adventurer

Getting outdoors is truly something special, and going out at least once a week is so enjoyable. Discovering a new canyon, a cool rock formation in the middle of nowhere, or a complete caving system can give you thrills just thinking about it.

Paluma Range National Park

Turtle Creek

Turtle Creek is a stream that flows off the summit of Mount Halifax into Rollingstone Creek West Branch.

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Wooroonooran National Park

Gorrell Track

Great Keppel Island (Wop-Pa)

Central Queensland

Great Keppel Island (Wop-Pa)

The Gorge, Alligator Creek

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Bowling Green Bay National Park

The Gorge, Alligator Creek

Clamshell Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

Behana Gorge, Clamshell Falls, and Whites Falls

Green Cliff Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

Green Cliff Falls // Upper East Mulgrave Falls

Alligator Creek Paddling and Bikerafting

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Bowling Green Bay National Park

Alligator Creek Paddling and Bikerafting

Running River Paddle

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Running River Paddle

Black River & Alice River Paddle

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Black River & Alice River Paddle

Australia's Worst Great Walk and how to make it Excellent!

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Girringun National Park

Australia's Worst Great Walk and how to make it Excellent!

You may have heard the stories of this walk. Walking along a car track, through long grass, weeds, and fallen trees for 57 kilometres. That's right, we're talking about the Wet Tropics Great Walk, more specifically, the Djagany (goanna) walk.

Sunset Beach, Paradise Beach, and Castle Rock

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Sunset Beach, Paradise Beach, and Castle Rock

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Maybe a walk? Well, have you heard of Sunset Beach and Paradise Beach before? Experienced the untouched, remote beaches and enjoy views from Castle Rock across the rocky landscape and out to the ocean that are not usually seen.

Butterfly Falls Track

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Girringun National Park

Butterfly Falls Track

Follow this track out to a stellar set of waterfalls. This area is home to many spectacular waterfalls and canyons. Butterfly Falls, Euphorion Falls, Ornithoptera Falls, and Birdwing Falls.

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Paluma Range National Park

Cairn Creek

Cairns Creek is a unique creek in Paluma Range due to the overflow of Gold Creek in flood.

Paddling the Burdekin River

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North Queensland

Paddling the Burdekin River

Kayaking down the Burdekin is an incredibly rewarding adventure. The river is home to small cascades, birdlife, fish, and of course, crocodiles (in the lower sections).

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Mount Barney National Park

Mount Barney

Mount Barney is the second-highest peak in southeast Queensland and is surrounded by numerous smaller peaks, rugged terrain, steep valleys, caves, waterfalls (Mount Barney Falls), deep rock pools (Lower Portals), and woodland forests.

Mount Aurora, Magnetic Island

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Magnetic Island National Park

Mount Aurora, Magnetic Island

Upper Stony Creek Bikerafting Packrafting

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Girringun National Park

Upper Stony Creek Bikerafting Packrafting

Stony Creek is a long and windy creek located in Girringun National Park. This creek is home to a cluster of low-drop cascades as well as the world-famous Wallaman Falls.

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Paluma Range National Park

Swamp Creek

Little Birthday Creek

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Paluma Range National Park

Little Birthday Creek

Birthday Creek Area

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Paluma Range National Park

Birthday Creek Area

A five-star route

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Paluma Range National Park

A five-star route

Home to South Cascades and Trident Falls, this loop offers "5 star" camping opportunities and several stunning types of ecosystems.

Ingham Backcountry Bikepacking Route

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North Queensland

Ingham Backcountry Bikepacking Route

West Mulgrave Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

West Mulgrave Falls

This hidden gem is tucked deep within the Wooronooran National Park and is reached by a difficult, but extremely rewarding, hike.

Finch Hatton Gorge

Eungella National Park

Finch Hatton Gorge

Finch Hatton Gorge is home to the Wheel of Fire, Callistemon Crossing, and the Araluen Cascades. This hidden gem is full of waterfalls, lush flora, and volcanic boulder formations. And best of all, you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the gorge.

Mount Dalrymple & Mount David

Eungella National Park

Mount Dalrymple & Mount David

Mount Dalrymple is located on the Clarke Range in Eungella National Park northwest of Mackay and is the highest mountain in Central Queensland rising to 1258 metres above sea level.

Homevale National Park

Homevale National Park

Homevale National Park

North of Nebo, by 50 kilometres, is Homevale National Park. Views of a wide, barren terrain sculpted millions of years ago are punctuated by dramatic cliffs, peaks, and spires. The park safeguards important fossil sites, brigalow, and open woods. Here, cliffs, peaks, and spires are common. Older basalt rocks were

Peak Range National Park

Wolfang Peak

Wolfang Peak is an intrusive volcanic plug of rhyolite and trachyte and shows the path of flow of basalt lavas on the Briagalow belt Bio Region.

Lord's Table Mountain & Anvil Peak

Peak Range National Park

Lord's Table Mountain & Anvil Peak

Lord's Table Mountain and Anvil Peak are distinctive peaks centrally located in Peak Range National Park. These impressive peaks have a 320-metre high flat-topped plateau and provide grand views across the landscape, ideal for sunsets and astrophotography.

Mount Pollux & Mount Castor, The Gemini Mountains

Peak Range National Park

Mount Pollux & Mount Castor, The Gemini Mountains

Mount Castor and Mount Pollux form the Gemini Mountains. These Gemini Peaks are 30 million years old ancient volcanic plugs of rhyolite sticking out of the open eucalypt woodland, flat countryside and are part of the Peak Range National Park.

Views across to Roper's Peak and Scott's Peak

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Central Queensland

Malvern Hills

Malvern Hills is located just south of Roper's Peak (765 m) and Scott's Peak (815 m) and provides amazing views across the landscape and over to Roper's Peak and Scott's Peak.

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Central Queensland

Mount Donald

Mount Donald is a prominent dome mountain towering 250 metres over the surrounding landscape. It's an impressive 755m volcanic formation that provides views across the Peak Range and Denham Range.

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Central Queensland

Calvert Peak

Calvert Peak is at an elevation of 595 metres and is situated southeast of Little Peak (435 m). Calvert Peak provides 360-degree views across the surrounding landscape.

Mount MacArthur

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Central Queensland

Mount MacArthur

Mount MacArthur raises 725 metres above sea level and is home to a thin ridge formed from an ancient volcanic crater rim. With steep drop-offs on either side, this ridge provides grand views across the landscape.

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Central Queensland

Scott's Peak

This rugged peak is located in the Isaac Region of Central Queensland and is a steep, rough ascent.

Eastern Peak & Brown's Peak

Peak Range National Park

Eastern Peak & Brown's Peak

Located between Clermont and Dysart, Eastern Peak raises 610 metres and Brown's Peak 805 metres above sea level, both provide great views of the surrounding landscape.

Gilbert's Dome, Hodgson Range

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Central Queensland

Gilbert's Dome, Hodgson Range

Gilbert's Dome is a remarkable mountain that is rarely climbed on the Hodgson Range. Gilbert's Dome is named after John Gilbert who was an English explorer and naturalist.

Mount Prince Charlie

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North Queensland

Mount Prince Charlie

Mount Price Charlie is a dominant peak as its rugged summit sticks out from its nearby neighbours and provides views of the surrounding mountains and grazing lands.

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North Queensland

Mount Pring

Where to go Kayaking in North Queensland

North Queensland

Where to go Kayaking in North Queensland

Townsville has a large range of destinations to paddle, whether it's a day, an overnighter, or a multi-day trip - sea or river.

Little Cowley Falls

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Wooroonooran National Park

Little Cowley Falls

Cowley Falls and Little Cowley Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

Cowley Falls and Little Cowley Falls

This waterfall is a massive waterfall located next to the Palmerston Highway. A rough track takes you to the top of the falls and we describe how to get to the bottom of Cowley Falls to see the cave-like feature.

Girramay National Park

Murray Falls

Murray Falls in the foothills of the Kirrama Range is a picturesque spot where crystal clear water cascades over water-sculpted boulders into rock pools, 10 metres below.

Herbert River Falls

Girringun National Park

Herbert River Falls

What to do in Cardwell

Cardwell State Forest

What to do in Cardwell

The Cardwell State Forest is home to a few sights that are often visited by tourists. These include Cardwell Spa Pools, Dead Horse Creek, Attie Creek Falls, Cardwell Lookout, and more!

Macalister Range National Park

Oak Falls

Located near Oak Beach in Far North Queensland, this set of seasonal waterfalls can be seen from the Captin Cook Highway on the slopes of Mount Garioch (635m).

Corkscrew Falls

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Paluma Range National Park

Corkscrew Falls

Daintree Loop - Devils Thumb to Mossman Bluff via the C47 Dakota wreckage

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Daintree National Park

Daintree Loop - Devils Thumb to Mossman Bluff via the C47 Dakota wreckage

A stunning waterfall tucked away

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Paluma Range National Park

A stunning waterfall tucked away

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Wooroonooran National Park

Peet's Falls

North Branch Falls

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Tully Gorge National Park

North Branch Falls

Broadwater Gorge

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Girringun National Park

Broadwater Gorge

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Tully Gorge National Park

Koolmoon Falls

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Wooroonooran National Park

Wankaroo Falls

Daintree Traverse - Cape Tribulation to Roaring Meg Falls via Duncans Flat

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Daintree National Park

Daintree Traverse - Cape Tribulation to Roaring Meg Falls via Duncans Flat

Cannabullen Falls

Tully Gorge National Park

Cannabullen Falls

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Mount Aberdeen National Park

Mount Aberdeen

Mount Aberdeen is located near Bowen and is accessed via private property. Stunning cliff lines and varied vegetation. The subtropical rainforest covers the summit so it's hard to get an unobstructed view from the top.

The next great walk - A Remote Wilderness Adventure

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North Queensland

The next great walk - A Remote Wilderness Adventure

Tully Gorge National Park

Wispy Falls

Pride Rock, Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island National Park

Pride Rock, Magnetic Island

Blackhole Falls

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Tully Gorge National Park

Blackhole Falls

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Paluma Range National Park

Slot Falls

Stony Creek Canyoning (below Wallaman Falls)

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Girringun National Park

Stony Creek Canyoning (below Wallaman Falls)

Yamanie Creek Canyoning

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Girringun National Park

Yamanie Creek Canyoning

Girringun National Park

Yamanie Falls

Lookout Creek Canyon

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Girringun National Park

Lookout Creek Canyon

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Paluma Range National Park

Chock Creek

Bell Peak (North & South) and Cessna 402 wreckage

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Malbon Thompson Forest Reserve

Bell Peak (North & South) and Cessna 402 wreckage

Located in both Malbon Thompson Forest Reserve and Grey Peaks National Park, a 14 km trail lead you to the north and south Bells Peak. There is also a plane wreckage at the summit of Bell Peak North.

Camping at Zig Zag Station

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Camping at Zig Zag Station

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Paluma Range National Park

Benham Creek

Crystal Cascades Canyon

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Dinden National Park

Crystal Cascades Canyon

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Paluma Range National Park

Asbeel Falls

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Paluma Range National Park

Echo Creek

Cloudy Clearing Mine

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Paluma Range National Park

Cloudy Clearing Mine

Mount Bosworth and Pine Creek, Hidden Valley Station

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Mount Bosworth and Pine Creek, Hidden Valley Station

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Paluma Range National Park

The K-Traverse

Insulator Creek

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Paluma Range National Park

Insulator Creek

Remote hiking in White Mountains National Park

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White Mountains National Park

Remote hiking in White Mountains National Park

The best parts of White Mountains National Park are hidden deep within the national park and best accessed via private property. The area is home to Flinders River, massive sandstone gorges and the Warang sandstone ridges.

Carrington Falls and Wharton's Lookout

Herberton Range National Park

Carrington Falls and Wharton's Lookout

Carrington Falls and Wharton's Lookout is located near Atherton and provides views across the sclerophyll forests.

Girringun National Park

Bishop Peak

Bishop Peak has uninterrupted 360-degree summit views across the national park out to the ocean towards Hinchinbrook Island and Palm Island Group. Impressive granite boulders are scattered throughout the surrounding landscape.

Upper Gold Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Upper Gold Creek

Upper Gold Creek is a long circuit but you are rewarded with a lush rainforest walk through a flat sandy creek bed. This off-track walk showcases some of Paluma's highlights, such as Foxlee's Lookout, Gold Creek Falls, and Crystal Creek Falls.

Double Barrel Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Double Barrel Creek

This fern-filled creek is in the heart of Paluma Range National Park and best done during or just after the wet season when there's a bit of flow in the creek. There are no large waterfalls in this creek but there are several small cascades.

The Blue Lagoon and The Three Lagoons Hike

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Paluma Range National Park

The Blue Lagoon and The Three Lagoons Hike

The Blue Lagoon is a large waterhole located in upper Crystal Creek. The Townsville Bushwalking Club has done this hike several times and it's often done in conjunction with other swimming holes around the area. This hike is nicknamed "The Three Lagoons Hike".

Dolby Creek and upper Crystal Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Dolby Creek and upper Crystal Creek

On this hike you will see both Dolby and Crystal Creeks, Dolby's and Johnstone's huts, an array of water races, and several mines of varying sizes. So, whether you are a history buff or nature and landscape enthusiast, there is something for everyone here. This is a fantastic full-day hike!

North Queensland

Mount Kelly

Kelly Mountain, and known to some as Mount Kelly, rises to an elevation of 186 metres and provides views out across the Burdekin River and the surrounding landscape.

Ponytail Falls and Champagne Falls

Tully Gorge National Park

Ponytail Falls and Champagne Falls

Located along the Tully River, Ponytail Falls is the perfect place to visit on your way to Tully Gorge. Ideal to visit when it's hot, humid to have a refreshing dip.

Kennedy Falls, Upper Yamanie Creek, Mount Thorn, & Mount Sullivan

Girringun National Park

Kennedy Falls, Upper Yamanie Creek, Mount Thorn, & Mount Sullivan

Kennedy Creek Falls is located in Girringun National Park and is a 6.1 kilometre hike following and old road.

Paluma Range Road Waterfalls

Paluma Range National Park

Paluma Range Road Waterfalls

Most of these waterfalls only come to life after heavy rain and flood events. With gorgeous creeks and waterfalls at every corner, this journey makes for a great photography trip.

Mackay Highlands Great Walk

Eungella National Park

Mackay Highlands Great Walk

The Mackay Highlands Great Walk, which starts at the township of Eungella, 80 kilometres west of Mackay, is a medium-to-hard multi-day hike through wet rainforest, farming communities, dry eucalypt woodlands, and a mountain range.

Flagstone Canyon, Flagstone Creek

Girringun National Park

Flagstone Canyon, Flagstone Creek

Flagstone Canyon is a fantastic big drop and committing canyon for advanced canyoneers. The canyon features the impressive multi-terances Flagstone Falls with approximately 300 metres of elevation drop in 200 metres.

How to get to the top of Flagstone Falls

Girringun National Park

How to get to the top of Flagstone Falls

Flagstone Falls is an impressive multi-terraced waterfalls that drop down the range 300 metres.

The Wall of Waterfalls

Girringun National Park

The Wall of Waterfalls

There's something special about this place. It's a wall of waterfalls where you can see six waterfalls in one spot. We call it the 'Wall of Waterfalls'.

Garrawalt Canyon, Garrawalt Creek

Girringun National Park

Garrawalt Canyon, Garrawalt Creek

Garrawalt Falls is impressive enough to look at, let along rappel down them. This majestic canyon provide long drops, rappels through water, and plenty of pack swims. This canyon will not disappoint.

How to get to Garrawalt Falls

Girringun National Park

How to get to Garrawalt Falls

Garrawalt Falls is a scenic area where the creek crops off the Sea View Range escarpment. Although it may not be as spectacular as the nearby Wallaman Falls, Garrawalt Falls has a vertical drop of 90 metres into a gorge followed by a series of cascades into the large pool below.

Three natural rock slides near Townsville

Three natural rock slides near Townsville

Most Townsvillians know of the rock slides, that's the one just after Paradise Waterhole near the base of Mount Spec. However, there are several rock slides, but first, let's start with Nolan's Gully.

The Rock Slides (Nolan's Gully)

Paluma Range National Park

The Rock Slides (Nolan's Gully)

Located one hour north of Townsville in Paluma Range National Park, Nolan's Gully rock slides has several waterfalls to jump from, rocks to slide on, and pools to swim in.

How to get to Paradise Waterhole, Big Crystal Creek

Paluma Range National Park

How to get to Paradise Waterhole, Big Crystal Creek

Paradise Waterhole, also known as Paradise Lagoon, is only a short walk from the Crystal Creek day-use area. Here, you can relax and unwind while the kids jump into the water and have a swim.

Mount Westminster Abbey

Girringun National Park

Mount Westminster Abbey

Mount Westminster Abbey rises 926 metres above sea level in the Broadwater area. A large cliff at the top provides views across views of Hinchinbrook Island, Hinchinbrook Channel, and Dalrymple Gap.

Mount Bellenden Ker and plane crash

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Wooroonooran National Park

Mount Bellenden Ker and plane crash

Mount Bellenden Ker (Centre Peak) rises above the Bellenden Ker Range Ã¢â‚¬â€œ also known as the Wooroonooran Range Ã¢â‚¬â€œ at a height of 1,589 metres and is the second highest mountain in the state of Queensland.

Double Creek and Sharp Elliott

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Double Creek and Sharp Elliott

Located in the Mount Surround area (near Giru), it's yet another beautiful spot inside Cape Bowling Green National Park. Just next to the highway, you'll find Double Creek with fresh water running straight down from the Elliot Massif, this is a perfect place for a summer's weekend day trip.

Spring Creek and The Shoulder

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Bowling Green Bay National Park

Spring Creek and The Shoulder

Spring Creek and The Shoulder are located in Bowling Green Bay National Park. The Shoulder (1,022 m) is between Mount Elliot and Sharp Elliot and can be approached via Hidden Falls or Spring Creek.

Blackdown Tableland National Park

Central Queensland

Blackdown Tableland National Park

Blackdown Tableland is a national park in central Queensland and offers stunning views of the escarpment from several lookouts around the national park.

Expedition National Park

Central Queensland

Expedition National Park

Wooroonooran National Park

Nandroya Falls

Nandroya Falls Track is a popular on-track walk through danse rainforest and is located near Palmerston, Queensland, Australia. It features the stunning, multi-drop, 50 metre waterfall which is accessed via the six kilometre loop trail.

Minerva Hills National Park

Central Queensland

Minerva Hills National Park

Minerva Hills National Park is located 4 km northwest of Springsure in Central Queensland, Australia. This area was formed 23-34 million years ago by volcanic activity. Today, Minerva Hills features cliffs, jagged peaks, gorges, open woodlands, dry rainforest, and spectacular views.

Booroona Trail

Enjoy a relaxing walk alongside Ross River as you learn about the indirect impacts of urban sprawl and our growing population.

The Ross River Parkway

The Ross River Parkway

The Ross River is an iconic water source that winds its way through the suburbs and out through the city with pathways that runs along both banks, birdlife, and the amazing sunsets.

Townsville's Botanical Gardens

Townsville's Botanical Gardens

Townsville has three unique botanic gardens including Anderson Gardens, Palmetum, and Queens Gardens. Each garden has an amazing collection from all around the world, as well as a wide variety of flora and wildlife.

Rowes Bay Wetlands Boardwalk

Rowes Bay Wetlands Boardwalk

The Rowes Bay Wetland Boardwalk, also known as the Sand Island Tracks, consists of a vegetated sand island and surrounding low lying salt flat, which is seasonally a shallow freshwater wetland. The sand island is vegetated with diverse woodland and provides habitat for large iconic species.

Kayaking to or around Magnetic Island

Kayaking to or around Magnetic Island

Paddling can be so rewarding, and we are lucky to have such a gem of a kayaking destination that is perfectly located next to Townsville. Many locals surf ski across to Picnic Bay in the mornings before work or have a relaxing paddle around the island on the weekend. Pick your perfect paddle!

Caving at Chillagoe-Mungana

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Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park

Caving at Chillagoe-Mungana

Chillagoe-Mungana Caves National Park features spectacular limestone outcrops, small galleries of Aboriginal rock art, and, of course, a network of caves (short with many entrances).

Trail Running in Townsville

Trail Running in Townsville

Some say trail running is simply running in nature. And, Townsville is lucky to have some of the best trails in Australia. Run up Castle Hill after work from the heart of the city, and you will not only have a great run, but also 360Ã‚Â° views of the area!

Bunda Bibandji Rock Art Walking Track

Bare Hill Conservation Park

Bunda Bibandji Rock Art Walking Track

Bunda Bibandji (a.k.a. Bare Hill) is home to the largest Aboriginal rock art complex in the Cairns Hinterland region. Prior to their forced removal in 1916, this was an important birthing and hunting place for the Buluwandji People.

Cairns Adventure Clubs and Groups

Cairns Adventure Clubs and Groups

There are so many natural wonders and settings for adventure around Cairns, Port Douglas, Mossman, Daintree and the surrounding area and something for all levels, ages, and abilities. As such, our goals with Wanderstories are threefold: 1) to provide information, 2) to foster inspiration, and 3) to encourage inclusion. These

Geocaching, the adventurer's brain puzzle

Geocaching, the adventurer's brain puzzle

The object of geocaching is to navigate, using GPS coordinates, to find a container that was discreetly placed by another player. The rewards include discovering a location you may never have known about, the adventure that took you there, and the friends you meet while playing the game.

North Queensland

Mount Inkerman

Mount Inkerman rises to 219 metres above the flat land of the Inkerman township and is well-known for the scenic lookout. The viewing platform offers breathtaking panoramic scenes of the surrounding landscape.

The Brief History of Rock Climbing in Townsville

The Brief History of Rock Climbing in Townsville

This article briefly covers the history of rock climbing in Townsville, North Queensland. Through a lot of digging into old hand-written guide books, notes, conversations, and exploring, we hope to preserve these pieces of Townsville climbing history from years past and well into the future.

Want to start whitewater kayaking?

Want to start whitewater kayaking?

Paddling whitewater is extremely exhilarating and immensely rewarding. Start with some guidance on basic strokes, rolls, rescue procedures and river knowledge. A good grounding in flat water kayaking technique will be a useful start, and you should definitely practice the wet-exit.

Mount Paluma, Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island National Park

Mount Paluma, Magnetic Island

Mount Paluma rises to an elevation of 322 metres on Magnetic Island. It's only rival there is Mount Cook (493 metres), and together, these two peaks are the only official mountains on the entire island. Many did not even know this peak Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Mount Paluma Ã¢â‚¬â€œ existed!

Patterson Gorge

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Paluma Range National Park

Patterson Gorge

Patterson Gorge is the headwaters of Black River. The upper reaches are filled with boulder-lined streams with steep valley sides. The catchment area then trickles down the range passing under the Greenvale Line bridge and then reaching the bottom of Hervey Range where it has a sandy bottom.

The Sisters Mountains

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The Sisters Mountains

The Sisters Mountains are located in northeast Australia, just south of Townsville and Elliot Springs and actually consist of three peaks, the West (425 m), Middle (429 m), and East (422 m) Sisters. The three sisters and the main ridgeline provide some of the best views across Townsville.

Bushwalking on Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island National Park

Bushwalking on Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island is a true gem for the explorer, boulder, and/or coasteer. Most of the island is covered in large granite boulders mixed in with the bushland and pine trees. Locals have been roaming these hills exploring their backyard for decades and Aboriginals before that for thousands of years.

Raspberry Creek Canyoning

Girringun National Park

Raspberry Creek Canyoning

This canyon has grand views and some unique rappels. Raspberry Falls is an open creek where that water cascades down the terraced, bare granite rock cliffs. The landscape is open and rugged. It's one of the larger systems that drop off the Sea View Range.

Disaster Canyon, Disaster Creek

Girringun National Park

Disaster Canyon, Disaster Creek

Disaster Falls is a remote gem but its a mission to get to. The large drop off the range and the gorges make for a picturesque place to appreciate nature.

Terraces Canyon

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Terraces Canyon

The Terraces is an idyllic trip with stunning waterfall after waterfall located in the Palm Creek area of Bowling Green Bay National Park.

Cascades Canyon

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Cascades Canyon

The Cascades is just that! Cascading water over rocks, waterfall after waterfall. They are located in the Palm Creek area of Bowling Green Bay National Park.

Discover Gold Creek Falls

Paluma Range National Park

Discover Gold Creek Falls

Gold Creek Falls is a beautiful, 50-metre terraced waterfall system in Paluma Range National Park. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the inviting pool at the top before heading back down or continuing along Bullocky Tom's Track.

Harvey's Marbles

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Harvey's Marbles

Situated atop of the Hervey Range, Harvey's Marbles comprises myriad quality granite boulders amongst pleasant dry forest. With a wide variety of flora and fauna to provide a tranquil setting, you can easily lose countless hours exploring this vast area.

Lower Crystal Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Lower Crystal Creek

This route takes you down the lower part of Crystal Creek via one of three routes. Rock hopping skills will afford you spa-like pools, swimming, and waterfalls along the way.

Adventures for all ages - kids to the elderly - around Townsville, North Queensland

Adventures for all ages - kids to the elderly - around Townsville, North Queensland

Many of us learned about the great outdoors from our parents. Many of us want to continue to enjoy nature with our parents as they age or, for the first time, for those of us with children, hike with the next generation. Here is a list of mini-adventures for both the young and the old, alike.

Karnak Canyon, Little Falls Creek Tributary

Daintree National Park

Karnak Canyon, Little Falls Creek Tributary

Karnak Canyon is one of the prettier creek to follow in Far North Queensland. This is a tributary of Little Falls Creek and is relatively easy to access for a high reward canyon.

Spring Canyon, Spring Creek

Mowbray National Park

Spring Canyon, Spring Creek

Spring Creek is hidden deep within the Mowbray Valley near Port Douglas in Far North Queensland. These falls make for a great one-way trip and provide private waterholes with great views along the steep descent.

Canyoning around Cairns, Far North Queensland

Canyoning around Cairns, Far North Queensland

There are several places around Cairns in Far North Queensland to go canyoning that many people don't know about it. Several of the creeks around the area have been bolted where there are no safe natural anchors to rappel from. Find your local canyoners and ask for beta on the

How to get to Karnak Falls

Daintree National Park

How to get to Karnak Falls

Karnak Falls is an 80-metre high waterfall that is a tributary of Little Falls Creek, which is located near the starting point of Devil's Thumb (Manjal Jimalji) Track. This area is just north of Mossman Gorge and just south of Daintree, all within the stunning Far North Queensland region.

How to get to Spring Creek Falls

Mowbray National Park

How to get to Spring Creek Falls

Spring Creek Falls is located in Mowbray National Park near Port Douglas in Far North Queensland. This hike is completely off-track and involves rock hopping up Spring Creek for approximately 3km, but the waterfalls are spectacular!

An adventurous lifestyle: 10 rules to follow

An adventurous lifestyle: 10 rules to follow

Spontaneous adventures are always fun. Sometimes you have a plan, but on other occasions, you just head out, and see where the trail takes you. Indeed, when you live an adventurous life, micro-adventures can happen at any time, and so it is best to be semi-prepared. Here are some comical,

Paluma Range National Park

Stinky Creek

This creek is a small rainforest stream but can flash flood as it's used to pump water from Paluma Dam to Crystal Creek at the base of the range where the Intake Plant picks up the water again.

Paluma Range National Park

Bathtub Creek

This creek is often used in conjunction with a Gold Creek or Crystal Creek canyoning trip. The name comes from Madoc Sheehan who named it after the pool after pool features of the creek.

How to get to Raspberry Falls

Girringun National Park

How to get to Raspberry Falls

Raspberry Falls, also referred to as Raspberry Creek Falls, is a gorgeous, terraced waterfall system that drops eastward off from the Sea View Range. The road to the trail head is easily accessed from Ingham.

Mingela State Forest, Reid River area

Mingela State Forest

Mingela State Forest, Reid River area

Mingela State Forest covers an area of about around 7,800 hectares and is located in the North Queensland, west of Townsville and just east of Migela township. Mingela State Forest has a length of 75.5 kilometres and includes four named mountains.

Tinkle Canyon, Tinkle Creek

Girringun National Park

Tinkle Canyon, Tinkle Creek

This rugged but beautiful creek has some spectacular gorges and big drops. It's one of the larger systems that drop off the Sea View Range near Wallaman Falls.

Forgotten Falls and Williams Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Forgotten Falls and Williams Creek

Forgotten Falls is located near the boundary of Paluma State Forest and Paluma Range National Park. Take a short stroll, and enjoy a swim at the bottom of the waterfall.

Canyoning Mobile Creek - An Ollera Creek Tributary

Paluma Range National Park

Canyoning Mobile Creek - An Ollera Creek Tributary

Some refer to this tributary as Mobile Creek. The creek often has little flow so this makes for a perfect canyoning trip after heavy rain - within reason.

A few local gems to explore while in Townsville

A few local gems to explore while in Townsville

Looking for a different after work mini-adventure? Some wicked waterfalls? Or, a more robust weekend adventure? Townsville has a lot to offer! Find out more here, as well as how we at Wanderstories are helping to inform and inspire our awesome adventure community.

How to get to Bridal Falls, Hervey Range

How to get to Bridal Falls, Hervey Range

Located on Hervey Range, Bridal Falls only shows itself after a heavy rain. However, during the dry season, all you may see is a dry rock face. Regardless, wet or dry season, you cannot miss Bridal Falls, as the area is literally just off the road.

Hunter Falls and Hunter Creek

Jardine River National Park

Hunter Falls and Hunter Creek

Hunter Falls is an impressive twenty metre waterfall that is located on Hunter Creek in Jardine River National Park, Cape York. The waterfall drops into a crater like waterhole which offers a magnificent swimming spot and a small, clear sandy beach for camping.

Daintree National Park

Mount Sorrow

Mount Sorrow is located in Daintree National Park near Cape Tribulation. This steep ridge trail offers spectacular views from an elevation of 680 metres including the Daintree coastline, Snapper Island and shadows of the individual reefs that make up the Great Barrier Reef.

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Daintree National Park

Thornton Peak

Mount Pieter Botte

Daintree National Park

Mount Pieter Botte

Mount Pieter Botte (Ngalba-bulal Alpaboolal) is a mountain 1,047 m in elevation in Daintree Rainforest. Located in the tableland region behind Cape Tribulation in Far North Queensland, Australia and part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World-Heritage Site.

Townsville Adventure Clubs and Groups

Townsville Adventure Clubs and Groups

There are so many natural wonders and settings for adventure around Townsville and the surrounding area and something for all levels, ages, and abilities. As such, our goals with Wanderstories are threefold: 1) to provide information, 2) to foster inspiration, and 3) to encourage inclusion. These three words – information, inspiration,

Mount Mackay, Tully

Mount Mackay National Park

Mount Mackay, Tully

Mount Mackay (724m) is located in the wet tropics in the heart of the Tully township and dominates the landscape of the park as it stands out due to its isolated range.

Paluma Range National Park

Mountain Creek

Mountain Creek is located in Paluma Range National Park between the heritage-listed Little Crystal Creek bridge and Paluma Village. The creek features Mountain Falls and Small Mountain Falls.

Benham's Track (Telegraph Line) and Saddle Track

Paluma Range National Park

Benham's Track (Telegraph Line) and Saddle Track

Benham and Saddle Track were the original pack horse trails from the coast up the range to Cloudy Clearing (now Paluma) and dates back to the late 1800s to early 1900s.

Babinda Canyon, Babinda Creek

Wooroonooran National Park

Babinda Canyon, Babinda Creek

A stunning creek lined with granite drops, gorges, and slot canyons. Located upstream of Babinda Slides and Babinda Falls.

Mount Bartle Frere Plane Wreckage B25 Bomber

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Wooroonooran National Park

Mount Bartle Frere Plane Wreckage B25 Bomber

An American Bomb Group Squadron based in Charters Towers crashed into Mount Bartle Frere on 21 April 1942 while returning from a search mission in the Coral Sea. They flew into a blind gully which lead to the peak of Mount Bartle Frere.

An adventure to Smith Falls

Paluma Range National Park

An adventure to Smith Falls

Smith Creek Falls is a small cascade that is hidden deep within the Paluma Range National Park. It is located about 14 km south of Paluma Township. The track follows an old logging road for about 10 km before following a ridge for another 4 km down to Smith Creek.

Paluma Range National Park

Mossy Falls

Located in Paluma Range National Park (right next to the Paluma Dam Road), these falls are a spectacular sight and are commonly photographed as they are easily accessible.

Birthday Creek Falls

Paluma Range National Park

Birthday Creek Falls

Many remark on the crystal clear water here and how refreshing it can be. You can also walk through the rainforest to the top of the picturesque cascades of Birthday Creek.

9 Secret Swimming Holes to Escape Townsville's Heat

9 Secret Swimming Holes to Escape Townsville's Heat

We are spoilt for choices with plenty of waterholes around North Queensland to explore, discover, and most importantly, cool off in. Wanderstories has put together the top natural swimming holes, hidden lagoons, rock pools and creeks to visit Ã¢â‚¬â€œ we've got it all.

Paluma Range National Park

DCK Shelter

The DCK Shelter is a house-like hut located in the heart of Paluma Range National Park and erected on private property which is owned by Wilfred Karnoll. The DCK Shelter has cooking equipment, a shower, and overnight camping facilities available.

Finding Diorite Falls

Paluma Range National Park

Finding Diorite Falls

Diorite Falls is a stunning ten metre slab waterfall on Waterfall Creek in Paluma Range National Park. The name comes from when early explorers named the falls after the rock, diorite.

Babinda Creek, including Babinda Slides and Babinda Falls

Wooroonooran National Park

Babinda Creek, including Babinda Slides and Babinda Falls

Babinda Creek is located in Far North Queensland. It is popular among tourists, largely because of the spectacular Babinda Boulders and the beautiful swimming holes along the way. Babinda may be arguably one of the best adventures in Queensland's Wet Tropics, as you can seemingly enjoy so much!

Mount Burrumbush (Feltham Cone)

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Mount Burrumbush (Feltham Cone)

The Cone and Feltham Cone, also known as Mount Burrumbush, are located near Burrumbush Creek, Giru southeast of Townsville. The two cones are surrounded by the Wongaloo Cromarty Wetlands, a large marshy wetland covering some 1600 hectares.

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Mount Storth

Mount Storth provides views out to Cape Cleveland and the surrounding countryside. These views and the close proximity of this summit to Townsville City are most certainly what makes this hike particularly attractive.

Saddle Mountain and the RAAF Mosquito plane wreckage

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Saddle Mountain and the RAAF Mosquito plane wreckage

Saddle Mountain is located in Bowling Green Bay National Park. It rises 882m, and the eastern face is essentially a 1km horizontal cliffline that you can see from the main road. It truly dominates the landscape. Challenge yourself to find the WWII plane wreckage once you reach the top.

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Hinchinbrook Island National Park

The Thumb

The Thumb, a granite monolith pinnacle high on a ridge of the Mount Bowen massif, was one of the last sought-after, unclimbed summits in Australia in 1952. Just off the north Queensland coast on Hinchinbrook Island, The Thumb can be seen breaking the horizon, just waiting to be explored.

Dog-friendly adventures places and walking tracks around Townsville

Dog-friendly adventures places and walking tracks around Townsville

Dogs can enhance any outdoor experience. Dogs have a natural, unyielding desire to explore; so, it's not surprising that we want to take our dogs everywhere with us. Next time you go outdoors, bring your dog along to one of these dog-friendly places. Photo credit Neil OlsenWhere can I take

Jensen Hills

Both Jensen and the nearby Bohle Hills are often referred to Deeragun Hills and a larger network of trails connect the two. You'll also find several motocross and dirtbike tracks in the vicinity

Mount Bohle and Deeragun Hills

Mount Bohle and Deeragun Hills

This area is located in the outer western suburbs of Townsville near the Saunders Creek nature strip and is littered with old trails from the four-wheel drivers. These trails take you to an elevated position on Mount Bohle where you are rewarded with views across the landscape.

Ross River Dam

Ross Park has a viewing platform with informative signposts overlooking Lake Ross. The area has facilities for picnics or barbecues, as well as public toilets.

Magnetic Island Walking Tracks

Magnetic Island Walking Tracks

An extensive 26 kilometre network of walking trails allows you to appreciate the island's natural environment, some of which is protected within the bounds of Magnetic Island National Park with something for everyone.

Lawn Hill Gorge

North Queensland

Lawn Hill Gorge

Copperfield Gorge

Far North Queensland

Copperfield Gorge

Copperfield Gorge is the remnants of an ancient lava flow that spewed from a now extinct volcano thousands of years ago.

Undara Lava Tubes - Undara Volcanic National Park

Undara Volcanic National Park

Undara Lava Tubes - Undara Volcanic National Park

Undara Volcanic National Park is the traditional country of the Ewamian Aboriginal people. This park contains the remains of one of the earth’s longest flows of lava originating from a single volcano. Caves within this lava tube are fertile pockets in which rainforest plants and animal species thrive. Interactive

North Queensland

Mount Walker

Mount Walker is a 12 km drive south of Hughenden and is well worth a visit if you are travelling nearby, particularly at sunset to take in the views.

White Mountains National Park

North Queensland

White Mountains National Park

White Mountains National Park is home to spectacular white sandstone bluffs, gorges, and brilliant wildflowers that can be enjoyed from May to September.

What to do on Orpheus Island

Orpheus Island National Park

What to do on Orpheus Island

Orpheus Island is located off of North Queensland's coast within the Shire of Hinchinbrook and is part of the Palm Island Group that is 110 km north of Townsville and 45 km east of Ingham. Orpheus Island is a National Park and part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

Peaks of Bowling Green Bay National Park

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Peaks of Bowling Green Bay National Park

Bowling Green Bay National Park is located just south of Townsville and spans from Alligator Creek to all the way south to Giru. How many peaks are there in Bowling Green Bay National Park? Well, here's the seven peaks that are currently mapped on QTopo. Mount Elliot [https://wanderstories.space/

Peaks of Paluma Range National Park

Paluma Range National Park

Peaks of Paluma Range National Park

Paluma Range National Park is located just north of Townsville and spans from Bluewater all the way north to Ingham. This Wet Tropics World Heritage Area [https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C5CHFA_enAU852AU852&q=paluma+range+national+park+area&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LQz9U3KDS2iNeSyk620s_JT04syczPgzOsEotSExexyhck5pTmJioUJealpyrkgaUScxQKEouyFUAqAMGl1wxKAAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjAlqrhtfXiAhXUF3IKHbCVDswQ6BMoADAWegQIEBBC] was established in

Paluma Range National Park

Mount Spec

Mount Spec (995 m) is the highest peak in the immediate area of Paluma Village and the second highest in Paluma Range National Park. Because so much mining and logging activities centred around the Mt Spec area in the late 1800s, there exists a rich history.

Mount Diamantina

Hinchinbrook Island National Park

Mount Diamantina

Mount Diamantina rises 955 metres above sea level and is located within the Hinchinbrook Island National Park in Far North Queensland. Although Mt Diamantina may be considered the easiest of the four main mountains to summit, it is also desirable by many due to its unique boulders on top.

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Joy's Cliff

Joy's Cliff is be seen from many vantage points in the national park. Atop of the steep cliffs are sweeping views across the landscape, similar views to Cockatoo Rock. This is a long circuit walk, but a great one.

Adventuring Alone into the Wilderness

Adventuring Alone into the Wilderness

Going out alone is truly something special – it always guarantee the best company. We should all experience it at least once in our lives. It can be quite fulfilling and peaceful because when you venture alone, you are doing only what you choose to do, going where you choose to

Maud Bay and Norris Bay, Magnetic Island

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Magnetic Island National Park

Maud Bay and Norris Bay, Magnetic Island

Check out this secluded section of beautiful, picturesque Magnetic Island. While locals have known about this area for decades, Lovers, Maud, Norris, and Joyce Bays are all part of the secluded 'Five Beach Bay' area and are rarely visited by those on foot.

Split Rock, Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island National Park

Split Rock, Magnetic Island

Locally known to the small Magnetic Island community as Split Rock, from the top you will be rewarded with spectacular views across Horseshoe Bay. This moderately easy adventure is a must-do!

The Black Hole Track, Waterview Creek

Paluma Range National Park

The Black Hole Track, Waterview Creek

This loop circuit has a lot of variation in landscape and vegetation. The track start by walking to the Jourama Falls Lookout where you will admire the tiered waterfall system.

Elliot Springs and Bindal Ridge Tracks

Elliot Springs and Bindal Ridge Tracks

Elliot Springs sits cradled between the Muntalunga Range to the east, Mount Jack to the west and The Sisters Mountains to the south, with panoramic views to Mount Stuart and Mount Elliot massif.

Douglas Mountain Bike Reserve

Douglas Mountain Bike Reserve

Looking for an activity for right before or just after work? Douglas Mountain Bike Reserve is the perfect solution! This area is noted, primarily, for mountain biking but also accommodates walking, trail running, and rock climbing.

Shipwrecks of Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island

Shipwrecks of Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island is home to many shipwrecks to explore for both snorkelers and SCUBA divers.

Hiking to Ethel Falls

Paluma Range National Park

Hiking to Ethel Falls

You won't find Ethel Creek Falls listed on any of the National Park websites, nor will you find it on any of the signs in the area. But, that could be a good thing! Ethel Creek Falls are a hidden gem in the middle of Paluma Range National Park, and you're very likely to be the only ones there!

The Journey to Godwin's Peak

Paluma Range National Park

The Journey to Godwin's Peak

At 783 metres elevation and about 8 km of hiking, Godwin's Peak has to be the best mountain summit in all of Paluma Range National Park and is certainly a magical part of North Queensland. You'll be rewarded with 360-degree panoramic views of Mt Halifax, Townsville City, and the coast.

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Paluma Range National Park

Hencamp Creek

Hencamp Creek offers yet another way to summit Circle View Mountain. The creek is lines with cascades, waterfalls, and wonderful swimming holes to enjoy as you rock hop your way up the creek.

Rollingstone Creek West Branch (Roly Falls and Gorge)

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Paluma Range National Park

Rollingstone Creek West Branch (Roly Falls and Gorge)

This track starts at Pace Road and follows Rollingstone Creek West Branch up via Roly Gorge and Roly Falls before ascending the ridgeline to the PRB Track.

Bullocky Tom's Creek

Paid-members only

Paluma Range National Park

Bullocky Tom's Creek

This hike appeals to those that enjoy hiking in the cooler conditions and rock hopping. Named Bullocky Tom's Creek after this early settler, Thomas Andrews as it boarded his property.

Killymoon Creek

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Killymoon Creek

Killymoon is a pretty little creek to the south of Alligator Creek and is located within Bowling Green National Park, near the Saddle Mountain, and Mount Storth. It is not a long nor hard walk but has all the aspects of a typical creek walk.

Leichhardt Creek

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Paluma Range National Park

Leichhardt Creek

There are several TBWC favourite creeks, however, one of the most spectacular and interesting creeks is Leichhardt Creek. Leichhardt Creek is a good early season creek to walk in which beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes.

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Bowling Green Bay National Park

Walkers Creek

Walkers Creek is on the southern end of Mt Elliot range, part of Bowling Green Bay National Park (south of Townsville). This creek is home to the impressive single-drop Walker Falls. This large granite cliff also provides views across the landscape.

Western Ridge and Central Ridge, Cape Cleveland

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Western Ridge and Central Ridge, Cape Cleveland

Dubbed 'Iron Head' by the rock climbers in honour of Captain James Cook, this Cape Cleveland ridgeline traverse provides spectacular views over the salt flats with many rocky outcrops and unique rock formations along the way.

Summiting Mount Cleveland

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Summiting Mount Cleveland

Mount Cleveland rises 558 metres above sea level and makes for a perfect day walk where you can enjoy views of both Townsville and Chunda Bay from both sides of the Cape.

Roseneath and Wulguru Hills

Roseneath and Wulguru Hills

Situation at the base of Mount Stuart, these foothills are a great place to have a walk before or after work and provide stunning sunrises.

Beginners' tips for canyoning in North Queensland

Beginners' tips for canyoning in North Queensland

Canyoning involves a free-flowing watercourse that has drop offs, waterfalls, gorges, canyons and caves where you will be rock hopping, scrambling, jumping, abseiling and swimming. You're likely to get wet!

Chunda Bay and Chunda Rock

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Chunda Bay and Chunda Rock

Don't let the name put you off, Chunda Bay is a hidden gem very close to Townsville. It's a short 5 km return walk through interesting landscape. There are two track options: the northern end and the southern end of Chunda Beach.

Top 10 Car-Accessible Swimming Holes Around Townsville

Top 10 Car-Accessible Swimming Holes Around Townsville

Running low on friends with swimming pools? Really sick of blowing up that plastic pool only to sit in a puddle of chlorinated water? You're in luck! However, you can't just swim anywhere in North Queensland; crocodiles are the kings of the estuaries, and stingers are the queens of the

Best Tubing places around Townsville

Best Tubing places around Townsville

Explore the creeks around Townsville with old tractor tubes. Here's a list to the top creeks around Townsville to float down on a tube with your friends.

Toomulla Beach

Toomulla is a coastal town and suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia and is a popular fishing and bird watching destination. Many take to the beach to walk their dogs and enjoy fishing or sunset photography.

Toolakea Beach

Toolakea is a small beachside town and suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia and is a 25-minute drive from Townsville's CBD. Toolakea Beach itself stretches approximately 8 kilometres from the mouth of Bluewater Creek to the mouth of Sleeper Log Creek.

Saunders Beach

Saunders Beach is a coastal town, suburb, and beach approximately 25 kilometres north of the Townsville CBD, Queensland, Australia. The beach itself stretching approximately six kilometres from the mouth of Althaus Creek to the mouth of Black River.

Bushland Beach and Mount Low

Bushland Beach and Mount Low

Bushland Beach is a coastal suburb and beach approximately 15 kilometres north of the Townsville CBD, Queensland, Australia. The beach is situated just west of the mouth of Bohle River and stretches approximately five kilometres further north-west to the mouth of Black River.

Mount Louisa Walking Tracks

Mount Louisa Walking Tracks

Once a popular place to ride dirt bikes and four-wheel drive, Mount Louisa is now starting to rival Castle Hill especially with the new, well-constructed walking tracks that have become the locals' favourite after work fitness activity and great spot for a sunset.

Mount Tyson Track

Tully Gorge National Park

Mount Tyson Track

Mount Tyson rises 687 m behind the township of Tully. This well-worn track takes hikers through tropical rainforest and eucalyptus scrub, climbing up the ridgeline to the summit where they will enjoy panoramic views of Tully township and a mosaic of cane and banana farms, the coastline and islands.

Eastern and Western Arthur Range Traverse

Southwest National Park

Eastern and Western Arthur Range Traverse

Located in Southwest National Park, the Western Arthurs Ranges feature 22 significant peaks and 30 lakes as a result of glaciation in the area in recent ice ages.

Discover Hermit Falls

Paluma State Forest

Discover Hermit Falls

Located within Paluma State Forest in North Queensland, Hermit Creek Falls is just northeast of Hidden Valley. Access to these areas is via the Hidden Valley side of Paluma State Forest or by following Hermit Creek downstream from Benham Falls.

Explore Benham Falls

Paluma Range National Park

Explore Benham Falls

Located within Paluma Range National Park in North Queensland, Benham Falls is a small cascading waterfalls in Hermit Creek. Access to these falls is via Paluma Dam.

Hermit Creek and Benham's Track

Paluma State Forest

Hermit Creek and Benham's Track

Located within the Paluma State Forest in North Queensland, Benham's Creek is just north-east of Hidden Valley, running adjacent to Benham's Track, and flows into Running River. Access is via Paluma Dam or via the Hidden Valley side of Paluma State Forest.

Station Creek to Waterview Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Station Creek to Waterview Creek

This loop will take you from Jourama Falls up towards Paluma Dam and then down Station Creek which flows into Waterview Creek. Highlights: The Black Hole & top of Jourama Falls.

Mount Straloch and B24 Liberator Wreckage

Hinchinbrook Island National Park

Mount Straloch and B24 Liberator Wreckage

On one stormy morning in 1942, a B24 Liberator slammed into Mt Straloch exploding on impact and killing all 12 people on board. The heavy storms around Ingham and Cardwell hide the big peaks of Hinchinbrook Island which the crew were not expecting while flying over the sea.

Cape Bowling Green

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Cape Bowling Green

This one's for all the beach lovers out there. Sharks, dingoes, no drinking water and kilometre after kilometre of sand spit ensure that this walk will be more adventurous than most other beach walks. Go remote, have your own private beach getaway and visit an active lighthouse.

Top 5 Bouldering and Rock Climbing Crags in Townsville

Top 5 Bouldering and Rock Climbing Crags in Townsville

Townsville is the perfect place for climbing close to the city and offers something for everyone, with most areas within half an hour drive and many different styles of climbing. From the large as life boulders of "Harvey's Marbles" and "Magnetic Island [https://wanderstories.space/what-to-see-on-magnetic-island/]", to the high quality

Bikerafting / Kayaking from Broadwater into Herbert River

Abergowrie State Forest

Bikerafting / Kayaking from Broadwater into Herbert River

This trip will take you on a journey down small rapids and through peaceful rainforest where you feel a sense of serenity. Look up and take in the sounds of birds chirping and flying around overhead. It's a perfect trip to relax and unwind, letting the current take you downstream.

Return Creek Canyoning

Paid-members only

North Queensland

Return Creek Canyoning

Magnetic Island Waterfalls

Magnetic Island Waterfalls

Enjoying a refreshing waterfall on Magnetic Island is the perfect daytime adventure during the wet season. In the heavy rains, new waterfalls spring up everywhere around the island. Magnetic Island has many creeks and gullies... There are several other waterfalls are on the island but some are on private property,

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Major Creek

Located in Bowling Green Bay National Park, this creek has one of the largest collection areas on the mountain (excluding Alligator Creek). Much of the lower reaches of the creek are sandy and flat, the upper reaches are full of palm trees and smaller boulders.

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Cockatoo Creek

Cockatoo Creek is another classic rock hop bush walk with beautiful pools, cascades galore. The length of the creeks is often done as a through walk with Majors Creek. Points of interest include Nooks memorial and Cockatoo Rock.

Cockatoo Rock - North Creek to Cockatoo Creek Loop

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Cockatoo Rock - North Creek to Cockatoo Creek Loop

This hike may provide some of the best view this national park has to offer. This circuit takes you via North and Cockatoo Creeks to Cockatoo Rock and the musical rock garden. Enjoy views of Joy's Cliff and Cockatoo Valley along the way.

Canyoning around Townsville, North Queensland

Canyoning around Townsville, North Queensland

We at Wanderstories have spent the last few years exploring many of the creeks around Townsville, some being a hit and miss. Sometimes it can be hard to read a topographical map and look at aerial imagery and you expect to find non-scaleable cliff faces ending in an abseil but

2018: 8 Kickass Adventures in North Queensland

2018: 8 Kickass Adventures in North Queensland

Surprisingly a lot of people do not know what adventures they can get up to around Townsville. Townsville has a lot to offer for the people willing to go out and experience some of the discomforts of the wild world. Here are a few of my suggestions for some epic

Mount Houston and Hillary Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Mount Houston and Hillary Creek

Hillary Creek is quite a beauiful creek when it's flowing. Mt Houston is similar to Mt Leach and doesn't have a view to offer. The summit's vegetation turns into bushland instead of rainforest.

Mount Black and Notch Peak

Mount Black and Notch Peak

Located in the region of Townsville, near Black River and out near Hervey Range at the southern end of the Paluma Range, Mt Black is at an elevation of 410 metres with its counterpart, Notch Peak 146m, right next to it at its base.

Clemant State Forest

Mount Cataract

The eastern ridgeline offers an easy assent and provides views of the surrounding countryside as you gain in elevation. The summit of Mount Cataract is at an elevation of 721 m but doesn't not offer any views.

Hikes to do in Bowling Green Bay National Park

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Hikes to do in Bowling Green Bay National Park

There's are many places to adventure to around Townsville, so many that it would take you several years to explore all the different places within one hour of Townsville. Just south of Townsville is Bowling Green Bay National Park [https://wanderstories.space/tag/bowling-green-bay-national-park/] which provide adventurers like you and

Chasing unexplored waterfalls in Bowling Green Bay National Park

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Chasing unexplored waterfalls in Bowling Green Bay National Park

Just north The Terraces lies these two rock features where you'll discover a few pretty waterfalls and cliffs that overlook parts of Bowling Green Bay National Park.

Little Crystal Creek Bridge and Swimming Area

Paluma Range National Park

Little Crystal Creek Bridge and Swimming Area

The pristine waterfalls, crystal clear waters, and ease of access of this freshwater creek are ideal for a refreshing swim. Little Crystal Creek is well-known for its historic stone arch bridge, the cascading waterfalls and one of the best freshwater swimming holes.

Devil's Leap (Peanut Falls)

Paluma Range National Park

Devil's Leap (Peanut Falls)

Devil's Leap, a.k.a. Peanut Falls, is a well-known swimming hole located just a few hundred meters below the Little Crystal Creek bridge.

Lower Little Crystal Creek Falls

Paluma Range National Park

Lower Little Crystal Creek Falls

These waterfalls are located at the base of the Paluma Range and is the last waterfall of Little Crystal Creek. The waterfall at the bottom of the range is spectacular and offers a beautiful large and deep swimming hole.

Little Crystal Canyon, Little Crystal Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Little Crystal Canyon, Little Crystal Creek

This section of Little Crystal Creek is an easy and quick beginner canyoning trip and play area. The waterfall at the bottom of the range is spectacular and offers a beautiful large and deep swimming hole.

The full length of Little Crystal Creek - Paluma Township to Base of Paluma Range

Paluma Range National Park

The full length of Little Crystal Creek - Paluma Township to Base of Paluma Range

The crystal clear waters of this freshwater creek are ideal for a refreshing swim. The mountain water cascades under a picturesque heritage-listed stone arch bridge built in the 1930s depression. It's a popular place with the Townsville locals.

Alligator Canyon, Alligator Creek Falls

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Alligator Canyon, Alligator Creek Falls

Most people know about Alligator Falls, but how many have abseiled its entirety? The answer is unknown. There's several bolts in place to allow for abseiling in and next to the falls.

Alligator Creek Falls

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Alligator Creek Falls

Alligator Creek Falls is located in Bowling Green Bay National Park and is an easy one-day hike that is on-track. You will follow a fire break and powerline maintenance track to Alligator Creek Falls for large portions of the walk.

Alligator Creek day-use area

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Alligator Creek day-use area

The Alligator Creek area has something for all ages and fitness levels. If you only have an hour to spare, choose a short, easy walk. If you want to spend the whole day exploring, choose a more adventurous, extended hike. Enjoy the waterholes, swimming areas, and lookouts along the way.

Wooroonooran National Park

Windin Falls

Windin Falls is located the Wooroonooran National Park and is the stunning reward for a relatively easy 12 kilometre, 90-minute hike through the rainforest.

Hikes to do in Cape Hillsborough

Cape Hillsborough National Park

Hikes to do in Cape Hillsborough

Explore beaches, rock pools, caves, and Wedge Island at low tide. Walk the trails and be surrounded by nature and experience sunrise with the kangaroos and wallabies on the beach. See Orchid Rock, accessible from Wedge Island at low tide.

Bluegum Track, including Triple Falls, Mine Creek Falls, and the old wolfram mines

Paluma Range National Park

Bluegum Track, including Triple Falls, Mine Creek Falls, and the old wolfram mines

This track is on the south side of Paluma village and is an easy day walk that takes you on a loop down into Star Valley. It takes only one hour from the 'H-Track' to get to what is locally known as Triple Falls. Enjoy the waterfalls and maybe even a refreshing swim before continuing on the circuit.

Bells Track, Wolfram Creek, and It's Wolfram Mines

Paluma Range National Park

Bells Track, Wolfram Creek, and It's Wolfram Mines

Bell's Track heads up the range to the wolfram mines and is thought to be named after Henry Bell. These tungsten mines are at the base of Paluma near Wolfram Creek. Wolramite was known locally as wolfram.

Swimming at Gorge Falls, Rope Falls, and Loop Falls

Paluma Range National Park

Swimming at Gorge Falls, Rope Falls, and Loop Falls

Gorge Falls and Rope Falls are both beautiful waterfalls located at the base of Mount Halifax in Paluma Range National Park. Both are becoming increasingly popular due to the ease of access and because both have plenty of nice places to relax and enjoy a refreshing swim in the inviting pools.

Hiking Mount Halifax

Paluma Range National Park

Hiking Mount Halifax

Mount Halifax is the highest (1,063 metres) and most prominent peak north of Townsville on mainland Australia until you reach the Tully area. Summiting Mount Halifax is strenuous, and you will need to be fit to do it. However, it is definitely worthwhile.

North Creek (Sandy Creek)

Bowling Green Bay National Park

North Creek (Sandy Creek)

This rock hop, boulder scramble and bush bash is a good beginners walk and might earn you a sense of accomplishment. The mountain creek scenery, views and swimming pool at the top falls makes for a nice hike.

What to do on Great Palm Island

Greater Palm Group

What to do on Great Palm Island

Great Palm Island is also known as Palm Island or, by the Aboriginal name, Bwgcolman. It's a tropical island with an area of 55 km² and has a community of about 3,000 people.

Mount Stuart - Townsville's Playground for Outdoorists

Mount Stuart - Townsville's Playground for Outdoorists

Mount Stuart is Townsville's outdoor playground and offers spectacular views out across Townsville and the surrounding countryside. Home to many outdoor recreational activities like drift trikes, luging, downhill mountain biking, rock climbing, road cycling, walking, and running.

Castle Hill (Cutheringa) - a local's guide

Castle Hill (Cutheringa) - a local's guide

Castle Hill at an elevation 286 metres is the most popular fitness place to be within Townsville City. There are many walking tracks to take to the top and it is a great way to get fit and be active. Castle Hill is even dog-friendly with many people choose to take their dogs on leash via the road.

Gold Canyon, Gold Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Gold Canyon, Gold Creek

Gold Creek Falls is worth a visit alone but the entire Gold Creek is comprised of waterfall after waterfall. This creek showcases beautiful, untouched scenery with mossy rocks and large king ferns.

Crystal Canyon, Crystal Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Crystal Canyon, Crystal Creek

Crystal gorge is the closest thing to a real canyoning experience Townsville has to offer and it's super beautiful! Big drops, gorges, and large waterfalls.

Bluewater Creek and Bluewater Gorge

Paluma Range National Park

Bluewater Creek and Bluewater Gorge

Many people know of Bluewater for the four wheel driving along Forestry Road, access to the PRB track, and the swimming holes along the Bluewater Creek, but seemingly only a few know about the Bluewater Gorge.

Round Mountain

Out the back of the Ross River dam is Round Mountain. It's almost a part of the Frederick's Peak mountain range. From the Townsville side, if you look at the mountain with a creative mind, you can see a woman laying down facing upwards. The summit is her forehead and the lower peak is her nose.

Wild Horse Mountain

Wild Horse Mountain

Located out past Frederick's Peak, Wild Horse Mountain is not very well known. It's name may be it's best feature as the summit does not have much to offer.

Mount Margaret Walking Track

Mount Margaret Walking Track

Mount Margaret developers have started construction on a walking trail that is set to rival Castle Hill. Located in Alice River next to Rupertswood, Mount Margaret provides an outlook to the coastline and a nice view of the mountain range from the summit.

Jacobsen Track - Hidden Valley to the Bruce Highway

Paluma Range National Park

Jacobsen Track - Hidden Valley to the Bruce Highway

The Jacobsen Track provided access from Ingham to the mining town of Ewan. It passed near Mount Jacobson to Hidden Valley and was one of the earliest tracks of the Mt Spec area.

Waterfall Canyon, Waterfall Creek - Paluma Dam to Zammits Rd, Bruce Highway

Paluma Range National Park

Waterfall Canyon, Waterfall Creek - Paluma Dam to Zammits Rd, Bruce Highway

Waterfall Creek is the massive waterfall that you can see from the highway on your way back to Townsville from Ingham. It's a beautiful creek full of waterfalls, I guess that's why it's named Waterfall Creek!

Hidden Valley to Jourama Falls via Jacobsen Track and Waterview Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Hidden Valley to Jourama Falls via Jacobsen Track and Waterview Creek

Abseiling down waterfalls and into pools of water is one of the closest things you can get to a canyoning experience in North Queensland. Another great place is down Crystal Falls to the Intake plant.

Things to do at Cape Pallarenda

Things to do at Cape Pallarenda

Townsville Town Common Conservation Park and Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park borders the ocean and is full of places to go and things to do for those who love a breakaway from it all. Discover secret beaches and venturing deep into mystical forests without a worry.

Extreme Adventures at Wallaman Falls

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Girringun National Park

Extreme Adventures at Wallaman Falls

Wallaman Falls is Australia's highest permanent single-drop waterfall located in Girringun National Park. While most people just view Wallaman Falls from the lookout or walk down to the base of the falls, some more adventurous beings set up rope swings, base jump, rock climb, and canyon.

Extreme Adventures at Blencoe Falls

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Girringun National Park

Extreme Adventures at Blencoe Falls

Girringun National Park

Blencoe Falls

The Blencoe Falls is a segmented waterfall system located in the Far North region of Queensland, Australia. There is a camping area and Jabali Track leads to the Blencoe Falls and Herbert River Lookouts.

What to see on Magnetic Island

What to see on Magnetic Island

The majority of backpackers coming to Australia travel up or down the East Coast to see the sights, however, most pass right through Townsville (from Cairns to Airlie Beach), skipping Magnetic Island. Magnetic Island is commonly referred to as "Maggie", or just 'MI', by the locals and 54% of the

Black Hole Canyon, Upper Waterview Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Black Hole Canyon, Upper Waterview Creek

Abseiling down waterfalls and into pools of water is one of the closest things you can get to a canyoning experience in North Queensland. This remote canyon provides it all for those who venture far off the beaten track.

Paluma Range National Park

Bambaroo Track

This track takes you from Paluma Dam all the way down to Ellenore Creek next to the Bruce Highway. It passes through an old tin miners property where you can still see a few old bottles laying around.

Paluma Range National Park

Foxlee's Track

In 1903, Roberts Foxlee planned and cut the route up to the tin mines near Mount Spec instead of using Bullocky Tom's Track due to their falling out. This track takes you from Paluma Dam area down to Volk Road next to the Bruce Highway.

Bullocky Tom's Track

Paluma Range National Park

Bullocky Tom's Track

This track takes you from Paluma Dam all the way down to Paradise Waterhole, Crystal Creek. It is named after Thomas Edward Andrews who was born in 1848 in Wicklow, Ireland. He made his home at the junction of big and little crystal creeks and provided supplies to the tin miners near Paluma Village.

Paluma Range National Park

Paluma Maps

The Paluma region has over 100 km of walking tracks from the Bluewater track south of the Village to Jourama Falls ranging in short to multi-day hikes. Most of these walks follow old logging roads or mining tracks around the village and Paluma Dam. These trails have been re-established and

Paluma Range National Park Trails

Paluma Range National Park

Paluma Range National Park Trails

Picturesque rainforest framed by waterfalls and peaks 1,000 m above the Crystal Creek floodplain to the quaint Paluma village. This national park offers a range of recreational opportunities including walks and bird watching.

Paluma Township Tracks

Paluma Range National Park

Paluma Township Tracks

This article includes the official National Park trails located around Paluma village.

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Paluma Range National Park

Big Rock

Big Rock rock is a unique rock formation high up on the Circle View Mountain Ridgeline and can be seen from Big Rock Lookout (near the Ollera Creek Track) and Ollera Valley Lookout. It's best accessed via the Ollera Creek Track and then up the spur to gain the main ridgeline.

Circle View Mountain

Paluma Range National Park

Circle View Mountain

Circle View Mountain is quite different to the other mountains in the area as it is an unusually very steep mountain.

Ollera Creek and Ollera Falls

Paluma Range National Park

Ollera Creek and Ollera Falls

Ollera Creek offers many great waterfalls, with most beautiful being Big Ollera Falls. This area also has many rock slides, gorgeous swimming holes, and Lizard Gorge to enjoy.

Hervey Range Old Highway (Page Road)

Hervey Range Old Highway (Page Road)

The old Hervey Range Road, now known as Page Road, is one of the few surviving examples in the region of a roadway dating from early European settlement. This was the initial route from the port of Townsville to the hinterland.

Hervey Range Train Tunnels (Greenvale Railway Line)

Hervey Range Train Tunnels (Greenvale Railway Line)

The abandoned Greenvale Railway Line transported nickel from the Greenvale mine to a smelter at Yabulu near Townsville. This area has become increasingly popular with social media of photos of Palm Tree Lookout and the Train Tunnels.

Hervey Range Area

Hervey Range Area

The Hervey Range area has much history to offer, and it doesn't take you too far off the beaten track. Hervey Range Heritage Tea Rooms and the old train tunnels are the most popular sight to see in the area.

The Link Track: Godwin's Peak, Mount Halifax, and the PRB Track

Paluma Range National Park

The Link Track: Godwin's Peak, Mount Halifax, and the PRB Track

This area is certainly a magical part of North Queensland. It's a strenuous walk and you'll need to be fit to climb up some steep hill sections. The bush track is rough and uneven underfoot.

Hidden Aboriginal rock art around Townsville

Hidden Aboriginal rock art around Townsville

This article covers aboriginal paintings in and around Townsville which includes Cape Cleveland, Hervey Range, Magnetic Island, and Townsville areas.

Mount Zero-Taravale and Star River Area

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North Queensland

Mount Zero-Taravale and Star River Area

Mt Zero-Taravale Nature Reserve (Private Property) is home to many beautiful gorges and creeks, not to mention its wildlife. Straddling the Wet Tropics Bioregion and the Einasleigh Uplands Bioregion, its 59,029 hectares is home to many rare and threatened plant and animal species.

Deception Creek

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North Queensland

Deception Creek

Thunderbolt Creek, Communist Cave, & Goanna Mine

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North Queensland

Thunderbolt Creek, Communist Cave, & Goanna Mine

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North Queensland

Puzzle Creek

Running River and Tributaries

North Queensland

Running River and Tributaries

Puzzle Creek and Deception Creek flow into Running River and provide waterfalls and deep gorges to explore. This dry, yet picturesques area has much history and natural beauty to find.

Hinchinbrook Island National Park

Mount Bowen

Hinchinbrook Island may be one of the most attractive adventure destinations in North Queensland, largely because it feels like an untouched, lost Jurassic world. Mount Bowen, rising 1,121m above sea level, may be its most popular peak (excluding Nina Peak), and summiting requires quite a hike.

Mount Cook, Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island National Park

Mount Cook, Magnetic Island

Just 8 km off the coast from Townsville lies Magnetic Island. Mount Cook is the highest point on the island. There are several routes, however, Duck Creek is the easiest route which follows the creek all the way to the summit.

Exploring the length of Ethel Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Exploring the length of Ethel Creek

Ethel Creek waterfall is a hidden gem in the middle of Paluma Range National Park and you're very likely to be the only ones there.

Scrambling Nolan's Gully

Paluma Range National Park

Scrambling Nolan's Gully

Witts Lookout showcases a beautiful view over Nolans Gully and out to the ocean. Hiking down into the creek is very steep but you are rewarded with waterfalls, cliff jumps and perfect swimming holes.

Rock hopping up Cloudy Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Rock hopping up Cloudy Creek

You may well have heard of Cloudy Creek, but have walk up from Crystal Creek? Located in Paluma Range National Park, this creek is a great example of what creek walks around Paluma are like. There's plenty of swimming is along the route, except in the middle of the dry season.

How to find Hidden Falls

Bowling Green Bay National Park

How to find Hidden Falls

As one of the three points of interest of the Palm Creek area, this waterfall is truly hidden, as its name suggests. Rock hop up the creek to reveal a secluded waterfall you're guaranteed to have to yourself.

The Terraces and High Camp

Bowling Green Bay National Park

The Terraces and High Camp

The Terraces is another wonder of the Palm Creek area, arguably the better of the three to see. The other two points of interest are Hidden Falls and The Cascades.

Bowling Green Bay National Park

The Cascades

This is one of the classic Palm Creek walks featuring a massive cliff where the water cascades down the face of it. The other two points of interest are Hidden Falls and The Terraces.

Palm Creek Rockslides

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Palm Creek Rockslides

The Palm Creek rock slides are a seemingly lost treasure. Getting there only requires a relatively short walk, at which point you will find fantastic swimming holes and slides that make for a perfect place to take your family.

How to get to Valley of Lagoons (Reedybrook Station)

North Queensland

How to get to Valley of Lagoons (Reedybrook Station)

UPDATE 2020: Valley of the Lagoons is closed to camping [https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2998287173567927&id=604107946319207]. The reserve is accessible as public land to undertake short term low impact activities. Reedybrook Station is located in North Queensland, Australia and is often referred to as the Valley

Dalrymple Gap Walking Track

Girringun National Park

Dalrymple Gap Walking Track

The 10 km long Dalrymple Gap walking track meanders through open eucalypt forest and rainforest, and has numerous creek crossings in the Wet Tropics World Heritage area. The track can be walked in either direction, and features the beautiful Dalrymple Creek and the historic bridge.

Mount Fox Crater

Girringun National Park

Mount Fox Crater

The Paluma to Mount Fox scenic drive is a great day trip from Townsville. You'll pass through bushland and rainforest, and the towns of Paluma, Trebonne, and Ingham. Regardless, the countryside was beautiful.

The PRB Track - Paluma Rollingstone Bluewater

Paluma Range National Park

The PRB Track - Paluma Rollingstone Bluewater

This track goes along the old Bluewater Forestry Road to the Paluma township. On the south side of the range it follows the Bluewater Range Track. It is currently overgrown and disused.

How to summit Mount Elliot

Bowling Green Bay National Park

How to summit Mount Elliot

Mount Elliot is at the southern edges of the Wet Tropics bioregion and is the highest peak in Bowling Green Bay National Park. The Elliot Massif catches a lot of rain and has plenty rainforest growing at it's summits as well as along the various creeks.

Queensland's East Coast Road Trip

Queensland's East Coast Road Trip

The unforgettable road trips on Australia's East Coast covering Waterfall Way, Mann River Reserve, Ellenborough Falls, Uralla, Port Macquarie, Crescent Head, Coffs Harbour, Hat Head National Park, Yamba, Brunswick Heads, and Lamington National Park.

A Day Exploring The Beautiful Sunshine Coast

A Day Exploring The Beautiful Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast truly is a place that has it all; from mystical mountains to rainforests and beautiful beaches. There are also cute little towns, filled with cafés and lots of places to enjoy delicious food. With so much on offer, there is something for everyone and it is easy

The best walks in Girraween National Park

Girraween National Park

The best walks in Girraween National Park

Girraween National Park is in the granite belt region and has stunning scenery of ancient rock formations, witness spectacular sunrises and sunsets. It's is only a short drive from Main Range National Park.

How to spend two days in Main Range National Park

Main Range National Park

How to spend two days in Main Range National Park

It's hard to pass up any places while being on a roadtrip and so we stopped at Main Range National Park. There is a lot to do in and around this National Park, so here is a list of suggestions how to spend two days in the National Park. Lake

Why you should get up early to see the Bunya Mountains

Bunya Mountains National Park

Why you should get up early to see the Bunya Mountains

The Bunya Mountains are just a short drive from Brisbane and still feel like a world away. Since we planned on seeing the fireworks for New Year's Eve in Brisbane but did not want to stay the whole day in the city, we decided to spend the first half of

Exploring Carnarvon Gorge

Carnarvon National Park

Exploring Carnarvon Gorge

Location - Carnarvon Gorge National Park, Central Queensland, Australia Difficulty - grade 2-4, easy to moderate Distance - 19 km return to Big Bend + side trips Time - Allow 8 hours return to Big Bend + side trips Our decision to go to Carnarvon Gorge was a fairly spontaneous one, as

Jourama Falls II - Impressions

Paluma Range National Park

Jourama Falls II - Impressions

Since Jourama Falls is Luen's favourite place, we had to go at least one last time before leaving for our road trip down south. Also Luen had not been up at the top of the waterfall with the drone. So on Wednesday we decided to go for a spontaneous midweek-trip

How to spend a perfect day on Magnetic Island

How to spend a perfect day on Magnetic Island

Finally! Ever since I've seen the pink topless cars overtaking me effortlessly while I struggled riding my bike up the hill on Magnetic Island, I wanted to once be the person in the car. On Sunday we treated ourselves and rented a Mini Moke to spend a pretty much perfect

A weekend getaway in Paluma

Paluma Range National Park

A weekend getaway in Paluma

Last Saturday we went up to Paluma. We explored Little Crystal Creek for a little bit, went to the Paluma Village and then, equipped with our sleeping bags, went for the surprise hike that Luen had planned. How to get there Paluma is about a 1.5 hour drive from

Paluma Dam to Jourama Falls Track

Paluma Range National Park

Paluma Dam to Jourama Falls Track

This trail takes you down the range from Paluma Dam to Jourama Falls. Take a break on the top of Jourama Falls to swim and enjoy the views.

Exploring Magnetic Island by Boat

Exploring Magnetic Island by Boat

On Saturday we started early (7 am) at the boat ramp in Townsville to spend a day on the water. Luen's friend, Daniel, owns a boat and invited us out. The water was a bit choppy when we went out but that didn't bother us. We first stopped near a

6 Must See's when driving up to Cape Tribulation

Far North Queensland

6 Must See's when driving up to Cape Tribulation

A few weeks ago we were fortunate enough to get a week off from uni. The week was intended for studying... preparing for exams, catching up on assignments. Well being good international students, we just went on a roadtrip. Three cars, 9 people, an increasing amount of wine bottles per

The hike out to Cape Cleveland Lighthouse

Bowling Green Bay National Park

The hike out to Cape Cleveland Lighthouse

Dreaming of freshly shucked oysters straight off the rocks, swimming with sea turtles, sipping fine wine, and enjoying a picnic overlooking the turquoise ocean and bay at sunset? Indeed, there's something for everyone here at Cape Cleveland!

Crystal Falls - The best half-day hike near Townsville, Queensland

Paluma Range National Park

Crystal Falls - The best half-day hike near Townsville, Queensland

Many Townsville locals have been to Big Crystal Creek but not many have been to its waterfalls. This walk will take you on formed-track down to where the water cascades down numerous waterfalls for almost a kilometre.

Thorsborne Trail - South to North - a hidden treasure

Hinchinbrook Island National Park

Thorsborne Trail - South to North - a hidden treasure

So last weekend we finally packed our bags and went out to Hinchinbrook Island for four days to hike the Thorsborne Trail [https://www.npsr.qld.gov.au/parks/hinchinbrook-thorsborne/pdf/thorsborne-map.pdf] . I had never done a multi-day hiking before and was a little nervous, as well as excited.

A weekend on Magnetic Island

A weekend on Magnetic Island

So finally last Friday we headed out with a bunch of great people to enjoy a weekend on Maggie, as locals like to call Magnetic Island. We rented a house on the island at horseshoe bay via airbnb and spent the whole weekend exploring the island, relaxing and eating. In

My 10 favorite things to do in Townsville

My 10 favorite things to do in Townsville

Announcing that I would spend my semester abroad in Townsville at the James Cook University - a lot of my friends, especially the ones that had been to Townsville, looked at me questioning. They could not understand why I would choose to spend so much time in such a rather

Frederick Peak (The Pinnacles)

Pinnacles National Park

Frederick Peak (The Pinnacles)

Despite the name, Frederick Peak also refers to a number of rocky pinnacles in the area and is commonly referred to as 'Freds'. It is located just outside of Townsville and offers superb views of Townsville city, all the way from the Ross River Dam out to North Shore.

Visit Wallaman Falls

Girringun National Park

Visit Wallaman Falls

Australia's highest permanent single-drop waterfall can be found in the Girringun National Park and is definitely worth a visit!

Hiking to the top of Jourama Falls

Paluma Range National Park

Hiking to the top of Jourama Falls

Hiking to the top of Jourama Falls only takes about an hour for the fit bushwalker and about 45 minutes back down. It's a short but steep hike and is best walked at the start of winter just before the wet season; while it's nice and cool but not wet and slippery.

Macrossan Park camping area

Charters Towers

Macrossan Park camping area

Macrossan Park is a popular, free camping area near Charters Towers and overlooks the Burdekin River. It's only 22 km east of Charters Towers along the Flinders Highway overlooking the Burdekin River and the historic railway bridge with 700 metres river frontage.

Fletchers Creek and Burdekin River camping area

Dalrymple National Park

Fletchers Creek and Burdekin River camping area

There are several great highlights of this area: fossilised limestone, ancient lava flows, and, of course, the Burdekin River. The reserve is also the place of the former Dalrymple township, which was one of the first inland settlements in northern Australia.

Hiking in Great Basalt Wall National Park

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North Queensland

Hiking in Great Basalt Wall National Park

Great Basalt Wall is part of the Toomba basalt flow, 100 km long, Australia's most recent basalt flow, about 13,000 years old and home to Canal Falls, White Falls, Red Falls, Lolworth Creek, several lagoons, and many sinkholes

Exploring Flat Rock, Burdekin River

Charters Towers

Exploring Flat Rock, Burdekin River

Flat Rock camping reserve is about 20 km south of Charters Towers and has about two kilometres frontage of the Burdekin River. It's an excellent fishing as the Burdekin Dam is stocked annually with barramundi.

Exploring Big Bend and Echo Hole, Burdekin River

Charters Towers

Exploring Big Bend and Echo Hole, Burdekin River

Big Bend is a popular 4WD full bush camping located right on the banks of the Burdekin River. Part of the Great Basalt Wall and known for its extensive basalt formations. It's better than Fletchers Creek with great fishing and bush camping opportunities.

Red Falls, Charters Towers

Great Basalt Wall National Park

Red Falls, Charters Towers

Red Falls is on Lolworth Creek in the Great Basalt Wall National Park and use to be a popular swimming hole.

Exploring the Bluewater Range Track, Forestry Road

Paluma Range National Park

Exploring the Bluewater Range Track, Forestry Road

Forestry Road is a four-wheel drive track which starts at Bluewater and head deep into the Paluma Range National Park. This fantastic getaway into the middle of nowhere is beautiful but yet extremely challenging for the 4WDers.

Jourama Canyon, Lower Waterview Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Jourama Canyon, Lower Waterview Creek

It's quite a beautiful place at the top falls with views overlooking the the coastline and ocean to horizon. The easiest way to get to the upper falls is to hike from Jourama Falls National Park's lookout up. There are some good alternative routes though.

Old World War II Bunkers / Relics around Townsville

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Old World War II Bunkers / Relics around Townsville

Townsville has a rich World War II history. During World War II, concrete bunkers, forts, vantage points, searchlights, and gun emplacements were constructed and used by Australian and American soldiers. Many of them still stand today and remind us of Townsville's military history.

Urban Exploring Townsville

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Urban Exploring Townsville

Urban exploring is anything to do with exploring your city and manmade structures, often shortened to UE or urbex. It could be an abandoned building, mining shafts, or drainage tunnels. This is also referred to as 'draining' and it can be quite dangerous. Tunnels can collapse, stormwater drains can flash-flood

Keelbottom Creek Camping

Keelbottom Creek Camping

Keelbottom Creek is located just north of Townsville atop of Hervey Range and is great spot to car camp with your dogs. This is a local favourite for bush camping and swimming, that's only 40 minutes from Townsville.

Black River

Located just north of Townsville, the headwaters of Black River start near the Bluewater Hills and are formed from the slopes of Paluma Range National Park and Clemant State Forest.

Bowhunters and Gumlow

Bowhunters and Gumlow

Located near Kelso, Rasmussen, and Bohle Plains, Gumlow is a large local that extends out to the Pinnacles. This area is a popular place to ride and four-wheel drive.

Dirt Biking and Four-Wheel Driving places around Townsville, North Queensland

Dirt Biking and Four-Wheel Driving places around Townsville, North Queensland

There has been several places to enjoy riding and four-wheel driving in the outback, however, many of the popular places have been shut down over the years. Here's a listing of places when you can get out and explore!

Pico do Corcovado (Corcovado Peak)

Pico do Corcovado (Corcovado Peak)

Pico do Corcovado (Portuguese), also known as Corcovado Peak (English), is an iconic peak noted for its prominent right-angle cliff face. Even as you stand on the famous Ubatuba beaches and gaze inland, you simply cannot miss this striking peak.

French Polynesia

Mount Ahutaa

A steep climb up the sideline takes you to Mt Ahutaa. This can be done as a circuit.

Afareaitu Waterfalls (Ã¢â‚¬â„¢Ã„â‚¬fareaitu Cascades)

French Polynesia

Afareaitu Waterfalls (Ã¢â‚¬â„¢Ã„â‚¬fareaitu Cascades)

There are many waterfalls in the Ã„â‚¬fareaitu local, however, the two main tourist attractions are Vaioro Falls (a.k.a. Afareaitu Cascade) and Putoa Falls (a.k.a. Atiraa Falls). Both are worth seeing, even when they are just trickles in winter.

Magic Mountain (Montagne Magique)

French Polynesia

Magic Mountain (Montagne Magique)

Magic Mountain provides extensive views of the coast and coral reefs of Mo'orea. The lush vegetation covering its slopes extends into the valley with rich greens and light blues dominating the landscape.

Pic de l'Uui (Uui Peak)

French Polynesia

Pic de l'Uui (Uui Peak)

This peak is located on the north west tip of the island and is known as Peak Uui (Pic de l'Uui).

Uufau Pass (Col de Uufau) Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Ha'apiti to Amehiti

French Polynesia

Uufau Pass (Col de Uufau) Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Ha'apiti to Amehiti

The Uufau Pass, also known as Linareva Pass (Col de Linareva), passes between Mount Mou'apu and Atiati near Mount Tautuapae and provides yet another possibility of crossing Mo'orea north to south.

Vai'are Pass (Col de Vai'are) Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Vai'are to Paopao

French Polynesia

Vai'are Pass (Col de Vai'are) Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Vai'are to Paopao

From the village of Vai'are to Paopao in Cook's Bay, this hiking route ascends to the pass which delivers grand views of Mount Orohena (2,241 m) on the island of Tahiti, as well as the whole interior of Mo'orea Island.

Three Pines Pass (Col des Trois Pinus)

French Polynesia

Three Pines Pass (Col des Trois Pinus)

The Three Pines Pass is a short but enjoyable hike which leads up to three pine trees overlooking the pineapple fields and vast greenery of Opunohu Valley and the ancient volcano.

Three Coconuts Pass (Col des Trois Cocotiers) Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Opunohu to Vaianae

French Polynesia

Three Coconuts Pass (Col des Trois Cocotiers) Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Opunohu to Vaianae

Three Coconuts Pass is Mo'orea's most popular hike. The trail traverses the ancient volcano to towards the pass between Mount Mou'aroa and Mount Tohive'a and provides superb views over Opunohu Valley.

French Polynesia

Mount Atiati

Mount Atiati (749 m), also written as Mont Atiati, is located close to the centre of the island of Mo'orea. The land around Mount Atiati is hilly and is mostly covered by forest but higher up on the ridgelines, especially where it's steep, is covered by thick fern vegetation. The

Mount Mou'apÃ…Â«

French Polynesia

Mount Mou'apÃ…Â«

Mount Mou'apu, also written Moua Pū, is 762 m in elevation and can be recognised by its iconic archway on it's eastern ridge and it's pyramid-like shape. Mt Mou'apu archwayThe three main ridges leading up to it's summit are steep and minor cliffs make the summit unreachable. Mt Mou'aputa, Mt

Mount Mou'aroa (Shark's Tooth)

French Polynesia

Mount Mou'aroa (Shark's Tooth)

Mo'orea has many iconic peaks and despite the relatively low altitude, the mountains are among the most vegetated and rugged in the world. Due to the loose soil, vegetated natures, and decomposing volcanic rocks, most of the peaks are considered impossible to climb and many are still awaiting first ascents.

French Polynesia

Mount Ruahiti

Mount Ruahiti is a peak and is located in Mo'orea, French Polynesia and is 510 meters above sea level, or 76 meters above the surrounding terrain. It is about ~0.5 km wide at its base. On it's northern side is Mt Mou'aroa, on its western side is Haapiti Valley

Mount Tamartoofa

French Polynesia

Mount Tamartoofa

Mount Tamartoofa, also written as Tamaru toofa, is at an elevation of 916 m and is the Tefeo Valley. It is currently unsummited. Much like the rest of Mo'orea, the mountain is comprised of decomposing igneous volcanic rock and is chossy. The slopes are steep and vegetated with loose soil.

French Polynesia

Mount Tohiea

Mount Tohiea is a volcanic peak and the highest point on the island of Mo'orea in French Polynesia at 1,207 metres and is located near the island centre.

Mount Mou'aputa

French Polynesia

Mount Mou'aputa

Mount Mou'aputa (830 m) is fourth highest peak on the island of Mo'orea and is something surreal. The peak can recognised from the iconic hole near it's summit.

French Polynesia

Mount RÃ…Âtui

Mount Rotui (899 m) is located on the north side of the island between Opunohu and Cook's Bays. It's a strenuous hike but efforts are well-rewarded with scenic views of the island.

Hikes on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

French Polynesia

Hikes on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

Many of the hikes on Mo'orea start in the lush Opunohu Valley where you are surrounded by unique mahogany trees, giant bamboo, and tropical flowers. In the north, Mount Rotui overlooks picturesque Ōpūnohu Bay and the settlements around Cook's Bay. Inland, hiking trails wind through the rainforest on the slopes

Mountain Biking Trails on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

French Polynesia

Mountain Biking Trails on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

There is an extensive trail network on Moorea and modern signposts and markers have been installed in 2016. There is a good map of both cycling and hiking trails on the road to Belvedere Lookout - look for the information post on the side of the road. Interactive Map Take

What to do on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

French Polynesia

What to do on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia

Mo'orea, also spelled Moorea, is a South Pacific island that is part of French Polynesia and is often visited by sailboats. It's known for its jagged, volcanic mountains, white sandy beaches, and crystal-clear blue lagoons. In the north, Mount Rotui overlooks the picturesque Ōpūnohu Bay and Cook's Bay. Inland, in

Rob Roy Glacier Track

Mount Aspiring National Park

Rob Roy Glacier Track

Rob Roy Glacier is the best glacier hike in New Zealand with groaning ice, dashing streams, and pretty blue water. The track winds through Mount Aspiring National Park not far from Wanaka and if you wait patiently, you will see chunks of ice falling and crashing into the below rocks.

Ben Lomond and Bowen Peak

Ben Lomond Scenic Reserve

Ben Lomond and Bowen Peak

Ben Lomond and Bowen Peak are located just above Queenstown. Views here are outstanding! Ben Lomond and Bowen Peak summits provide 360Ã‚Â° views of Queenstown, The Remarkables and all the way to Mount Aspiring and Coronet Peak. A perfect hike to conquer your time in Queenstown.

The Hooker Valley Track

Mount Cook National Park

The Hooker Valley Track

The Hooker Valley Track is located in The Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park on the south Island of New Zealand. It's an easy walk on well-maintained track and is a 16km round trip, roughly 1.5 hours each way. The scenery and views are stunning but this is commonplace in New Zealand!

Lake Marian Track

Fiordland National Park

Lake Marian Track

Lake Marian is a hidden gem not to be missed. This is an extraordinary hike with the most beautiful end reward of views across the valley toward Key Summit and the Alisa Mountains that most visitors who go to Milford Sound miss.

Routeburn Track - New Zealand's great walk

Fiordland National Park

Routeburn Track - New Zealand's great walk

The Routeburn Track is a popular great walk with an alpine adventure experience. The track weave through meadows, glassy ponds surrounded by alpine vegetation, and over a mountain pass where you will be rewarded with spectacular vistas over vast mountain ranges and valleys.

Gertrude Saddle Route

Fiordland National Park

Gertrude Saddle Route

Gertrude Saddle Route is a challenging tramping route in Fiordland National Park, starting along a pleasant alpine meadow in a stunning glacial valley, then heads up steeply to the saddle with an incredible view of both valleys. Gertrude Saddle showcases a unique perspective of Milford Sound.

Views of Lake Wanaka and Lake HÃ„Âwea from Isthmus Peak

Views of Lake Wanaka and Lake HÃ„Âwea from Isthmus Peak

Offering similar views as Roy's Peak, this walking track takes you cross the undulating ridgeline to Isthmus Peak (1385 m). The track overlooks Lake Wanaka and Lake HÃ„Âwea, with great views of the Southern Alps.

Hiking up to Roy's Peak

Hiking up to Roy's Peak

Roy's Peak is just outside Wanaka is not to be missed. This hike offers stunning views of Lake Wanaka and Mt Aspiring. It's a steady and long winded slog up the side of the mountain but the views are spectacular.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro National Park

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the best one-day hikes in New Zealand and has plenty of colourful and beautiful scenery throughout the hike.

New Zealand's Best Lakes

New Zealand's Best Lakes

New Zealand's lakes are incredibly beautiful. With intense blue water, the most picturesque mountain backdrops and lots of activities around them, they make for the perfect holiday destination.

Moselle Cycle Route - Fellering to Trier to Koblenz

Moselle Cycle Route - Fellering to Trier to Koblenz

The Moselle Cycle Route, also known as "Le Chemin de la Moselle" or "Velo Tour Moselle", is a long-distance cycle path in France and Germany along the Moselle. The route goes through a blooming and rich landscape in the Moselle Valley. The landscape is characterised by sunny vineyards, steep hillsides,

Kyll Cycle Route - Eifel to Trier

Kyll Cycle Route - Eifel to Trier

The Kyll Cycle Route starts from Losheimergraben near Eifel and finishes Trier, the oldest city in Germany. You can easily return to Eifel via the Cologne-Trier railway line or continue on the Moselle Cycle Route [https://wanderstories.space/moselle-cycle-route/] to Koblenz. The long-distance cycle path winds its way along the

Best Places To Visit In Northern Thailand

South-East Asia

Best Places To Visit In Northern Thailand

Think of a vibrant arts scene, delicious eateries, luxurious spas, colourful night markets, and some of the best cooking courses to be found in Thailand Ã¢â‚¬â€œ All set in a mountainous area surrounded by lush, green nature. This is northern Thailand!

An Eco-Tourism Adventure in Chi Phat

An Eco-Tourism Adventure in Chi Phat

We read about the Chi Phat village and the eco tourism program it runs in on of the Asia magazines that I read in a Café in Siem Reap. Immediately, we wanted to go and squeezed it in into our itinerary. Chi Phat is a destination off the beaten track

8 Reasons why you should visit Hoi An

8 Reasons why you should visit Hoi An

When I think about our recent trip to Vietnam, Hoi An is one place that stands out. A place I definitely want to get back to and a place that has to make it onto your itinerary when you are visiting Vietnam. 1. Unwind! Often when we go on backpacking

Why Koh Rong Samloem has to be on your Cambodia itinerary

Why Koh Rong Samloem has to be on your Cambodia itinerary

Koh Rong Samloem was one of our Cambodia highlights. However, it was one of these places that we did not plan on going to. We had planned to visit Koh Rong an island just of Sihanoukville but other backpackers told us about it's lesser known and quieter sister - Koh

Best Instagram Travel Inspiration

Best Instagram Travel Inspiration

I probably spend too much time admiring other people's pictures of places. But there are just some instagram accounts that come up with pictures so great - it makes you want to go to these places immediately. Looking at their feed is like a mini-holiday and always gives me new

17 things you need to know when you're a tourist in Vietnam

17 things you need to know when you're a tourist in Vietnam

When travelling throughout Vietnam, you are bound to get off the beaten track. It's one of the best things you can do! Wandering away from the tourist areas, or venturing into a local market will show you the true face of the locals living in this country.

Adventure Travel

Welcome

So we have had this idea of developing a resource in our minds for quite a while - to somehow collect, sort and publish our trips and adventures, the information we gathered and the pictures we've taken. But for me the most difficult thing is to get started. I like

The North West Ridge of Mount Halifax

Paluma Range National Park

The North West Ridge of Mount Halifax

Everytime I drove past Mount Halifax, I'd notice its northwest ridgeline beckoning. From the highway, the ridge looked open and clear, and when combined with the topographical map details, all the signs pointed to a razor-back ridge with fine views and easy walking. Oh how wrong I was...

The journey to The Black Hole, Jourama Falls

Paluma Range National Park

The journey to The Black Hole, Jourama Falls

Have you ever looked at a map and found something peculiar and you just had to know what was there? Well that's exactly what happened; I found a black spot on Google Maps, well up Waterview Creek.

Location: The Black Hole, Paluma Range National Park

Paluma Range National Park

Location: The Black Hole, Paluma Range National Park

Chances are if you live in Townsville, then you have been to Jourama Falls at least once or twice. But have you ever been to the top? On a crisp Autumn morning we set off to do just that - and beyond. The hike to the top of Jourama Falls