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.
Townsville 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.
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 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 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 ââ‚
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.
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.
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 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.
French Polynesia What to do on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia Location - Mo'orea, 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
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
Paid-members only 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.
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. Where can I take my dog around
Townsville 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.
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.
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 was established in 1994 and covers 172 km². How many peaks are there in Paluma Range National Park? Well, it depends on who
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.
Members only 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.
How To 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
Paid-members only 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.
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!