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Jodie Rummer

Jodie is a scientist, a rock climber, and an outdoorsy woman. She is also the editor of Wanderstories articles.

An adventurers guide to Townsville

An adventurers guide to Townsville

Townsville is a vibrant and exciting city located in northeastern Australia. With its beautiful beaches, stunning national parks, and rich cultural heritage, Townsville is the perfect destination for adventurers of all types. Here are a few examples of the types of adventures you can have in Townsville: 1. Explore the

An adventurous guide to the Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

An adventurous guide to the Great Barrier Reef

Townsville marks the centre of the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonder of the world that offers a wide range of activities for adventurers of all ages. Located off the northeast coast of Australia and stretching for 2300km, this beautiful coral reef system is home

North Branch Falls

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Tully Gorge National Park

North Branch Falls

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 - Mount Paluma - existed!

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.