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Babinda Creek - Babinda Slides and Babinda Falls

Babinda Creek is located in Far North Queensland near the township of Babinda. It's a popular place for tourists to swim and see the Babinda Boulders. There are lots of beautiful swimming holes

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Saddle Mountain and it's plane wreckage

Saddle Mountain is located in Bowling Green Bay National Park with its peak rising above the surrounding area dominating the landscape. Saddle Mountain has quite an interesting east face – a rocky cliff line

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

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,

Townsville

Magnetic Island Walking Tracks

One of the best ways to explore Magnetic Island is by foot. A network of walking trails allows you to appreciate the island's natural environment, some of which is protected within the bounds

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

Paluma Range National Park

Mount Spec

Mt 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

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.

Townsville

Douglas Hills

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,

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

Walkers Creek

Walkers Creek is on the southern end of Mt Elliot range, part of Bowling Green Bay National Park (south of Townsville). The easiest way to access this hidden gem is via private property (via the Townsville Bushwalking Club).

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

Another hidden gem of Townsville for those that love sunrises and sunsets. Situation at the base of Mount Stuart. A great place to have a walk before or after work. Once used by

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

Townsville

Best Tubing places around Townsville

Growing up, I was lucky enough to spend my weekends at my parents hobby farm, which bordered Little Crystal Creek and Big Crystal Creek. I always loved the wet season. It meant that

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. Mt Louisa is getting an upgrade and will soon have it's very own

Tully Gorge National Park

Mount Tyson Track

Mt 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

Hermit Creek, which includes Benham Falls and Hermit Falls, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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