Wooroonooran National Park Walsh's Pyramid // The Pyramid Walsh's Pyramid is about 20 km south of Cairns and is a natural spectacle that stands as the world's tallest freestanding natural pyramid. The Pyramid's steep incline makes it a demanding climb, but the breathtaking 360-degree views from the summit make every step worthwhile.
Dinden National Park Kahlpahlim Rock / Lamb's Head Kahlpahlim Rock, also known as Lambs Head, is a challenging yet rewarding hiking trail located in the Davies Creek National Park. The summit of this hike rewards adventurers with breathtaking views.
How To Tips on remote hiking Remote hiking in Far North Queensland and North Queensland offers a unique opportunity to explore the beautiful and diverse landscape of this region. From the rarely-seen waterfalls deep within the lush rainforests of the Wet Tropics to the rugged outback of the West and Cape York Peninsula, there is a
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Wooroonooran National Park Mount Bartle Frere Trail A comprehensive guide to hiking Queensland's tallest mountain, Mount Bartle Frere. Everything you need to know!
Bowling Green Bay National Park Sunset Beach, Paradise Beach, and Castle Rock Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Maybe a walk? Well, have you heard of Sunset Beach and Paradise Beach before? Experienced the untouched, remote beaches and enjoy views from Castle Rock across the rocky landscape and out to the ocean that are not usually seen.
Members only Paluma Range National Park Cairn Creek Cairns Creek is a unique creek in Paluma Range due to the overflow of Gold Creek in flood.
Wooroonooran National Park Peet's Falls Peet's Falls has been a popular place to enjoy for many years now. A new trail takes you to these wonderful falls.
Daintree National Park Devil's Thumb (Manjal Jimalji) Devil's Thumb (Manjal Jimalji) is located in World Heritage-listed Daintree National Park and offers breathtaking views of the rainforest and coastline. The 10km round trip hike is challenging, but worth the effort, with varied terrain including rainforests and meadows of coral ferns.
Members only Magnetic Island National Park Mount Paluma, Magnetic Island Mount Paluma rises to an elevation of 322 metres on Magnetic Island. It's only rival there is Mount Cook (493 metres), and together, these two peaks are the only official mountains on the entire island. Many did not even know this peak - Mount Paluma - existed!
Magnetic Island National Park Bushwalking on Magnetic Island Magnetic Island is a true gem for the explorer, boulder, and/or coasteer. Most of the island is covered in large granite boulders mixed in with the bushland and pine trees. Locals have been roaming these hills exploring their backyard for decades and Aboriginals before that for thousands of years.
Girringun National Park How to get to Raspberry Falls Raspberry Falls, also referred to as Raspberry Creek Falls, is a gorgeous, terraced waterfall system that drops eastward off from the Sea View Range. The road to the trail head is easily accessed from Ingham.
Members only 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.
Townsville A few local gems to explore while in Townsville Looking for a different after work mini-adventure? Some wicked waterfalls? Or, a more robust weekend adventure? Townsville has a lot to offer! Find out more here, as well as how we at Wanderstories are helping to inform and inspire our awesome adventure community.
Daintree National Park Mount Sorrow Mount Sorrow is located in Daintree National Park near Cape Tribulation. This steep ridge trail offers spectacular views from an elevation of 680 metres including the Daintree coastline, Snapper Island and shadows of the individual reefs that make up the Great Barrier Reef.
Daintree National Park Mount Pieter Botte Mount Pieter Botte (Ngalba-bulal Alpaboolal) is a mountain 1,047 m in elevation in Daintree Rainforest. Located in the tableland region behind Cape Tribulation in Far North Queensland, Australia and part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World-Heritage Site.
Paluma Range National Park Mountain Creek Mountain Creek is located in Paluma Range National Park between the heritage-listed Little Crystal Creek bridge and Paluma Village. The creek features Mountain Falls and Small Mountain Falls.
Paluma Range National Park Benham's Track (Telegraph Line) and Saddle Track Benham and Saddle Track were the original pack horse trails from the coast up the range to Cloudy Clearing (now Paluma) and dates back to the late 1800s to early 1900s.
Paid-members only Wooroonooran National Park Mount Bartle Frere Plane Wreckage B25 Bomber An American Bomb Group Squadron based in Charters Towers crashed into Mount Bartle Frere on 21 April 1942 while returning from a search mission in the Coral Sea. They flew into a blind gully which lead to the peak of Mount Bartle Frere.
Paluma Range National Park An adventure to Smith Falls Smith Creek Falls is a small cascade that is hidden deep within the Paluma Range National Park. It is located about 14 km south of Paluma Township. The track follows an old logging road for about 10 km before following a ridge for another 4 km down to Smith Creek.
French Polynesia Mount Ahutaa A steep climb up the sideline takes you to Mt Ahutaa. This can be done as a circuit.
French Polynesia Afareaitu Waterfalls (’Āfareaitu Cascades) There are many waterfalls in the Ãareaitu local, however, the two main tourist attractions are Vaioro Falls (a.k.a. Afareaitu Cascade) and Putoa Falls (a.k.a. Atiraa Falls). Both are worth seeing, even when they are just trickles in winter.
French Polynesia Magic Mountain (Montagne Magique) Magic Mountain provides extensive views of the coast and coral reefs of Mo'orea. The lush vegetation covering its slopes extends into the valley with rich greens and light blues dominating the landscape.