Hidden Valley

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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.

Hidden Valley

Running River Paddle

There are two main sections to paddle on Running River; the Upper Gorge and the Lower Gorge. The Upper Gorge is class 3/4 and some class 5's - really rapidy. The Lower Gorge has some huge rapids and can paddle 6 of the 7.

Running River

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.

Hidden Valley

Mount Bosworth and Pine Creek, Hidden Valley Station

Pine Creek flow past Mount Bosworth and into Running River. This milky blue creek is home to a small gorge-like feature and has small waterfalls.

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.

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 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.

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.

North Queensland

Deception Creek

Deception Gorge is located in the middle of nowhere and far from civilisation, some say that it's not worth the effort involved.

North Queensland

Thunderbolt Creek, Communist Cave, & Goanna Mine

Thunderbolt Creek runs into Puzzle Creek and has some small gorge-like features. Thunderbolt Creek is home to Communist Cave and another magnificent overhang that contains aboriginal artworks and stone tools.

North Queensland

Puzzle Creek

Puzzle Creek is a lovely small tributary to Running River and flows in at "The Junction". Consisting of small rocky gorges and cascades as well as sandy beaches perfect for camping.

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.