Hidden Valley - Wanderstories

Hidden Valley

The Hidden Valley locale is comprised of station owners is situated along the Seaview Range, west of the Paluma township. Running River flows through the area.

Paluma & Hidden Valley Bikepacking Route

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Paluma & Hidden Valley Bikepacking Route

The Historic Ewan Township

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North Queensland

The Historic Ewan Township

Ewan offers a window into Queensland's mining past, dating to 1875. Historical artefacts and machinery dot the landscape, while Townsville played a crucial role in the trade. Rich in flora and fauna, the area is both a scenic and historical adventure.

A Journey to Puzzle Falls & Hut

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A Journey to Puzzle Falls & Hut

Running River Paddle

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Running River Paddle

Camping at Zig Zag Station

Camping at Zig Zag Station

Zig Zag Station (private property) is quite a big station located near Hidden Valley, North Queensland. Zig Zag Station offer paid camping on the beautiful banks of Running River.

Mount Bosworth and Pine Creek, Hidden Valley Station

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Mount Bosworth and Pine Creek, Hidden Valley Station

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.

Discover Hermit Falls

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.

Hermit Creek and Benham's Track

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.

Jacobsen Track - Hidden Valley to the Bruce Highway

Paluma Range National Park

Jacobsen Track - Hidden Valley to the Bruce Highway

The Jacobsen Track provided access from Ingham to the mining town of Ewan. It passed near Mount Jacobson to Hidden Valley and was one of the earliest tracks of the Mt Spec area.

Deception Creek

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North Queensland

Deception Creek

Thunderbolt Creek, Communist Cave, & Goanna Mine

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North Queensland

Thunderbolt Creek, Communist Cave, & Goanna Mine

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North Queensland

Puzzle Creek

Running River and Tributaries

North Queensland

Running River and Tributaries

Puzzle Creek and Deception Creek flow into Running River and provide waterfalls and deep gorges to explore. This dry, yet picturesques area has much history and natural beauty to find.