Townsville 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.
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!
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.
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.
Townsville 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.
How To 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!
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.
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
Members only 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.
Townsville 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How To Featured 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Members only 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.
Members only Townsville 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.
Members only Townsville 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.