Wilfred Karnoll

Wilfred is well-known for his time and effort spent restoring the Mount Spec and Paluma trails from the early logging and mining era. He loves to share knowledge and connect people with the outdoors.

📍 Townsville, QLD

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.

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.

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 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.