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 m 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. A great place to have a walk before or after work. Once used by motorbike trials riders, four-wheel drivers, and The
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 687m 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.
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 Magnetic Island Waterfalls Enjoying a refreshing waterfall on Magnetic Island is the perfect day time adventure during the wet season. In the heavy rains, new waterfalls spring up everywhere around the island. Magnetic Island has many
Townsville 8 Kickass Adventures in North Queensland Surprisingly a lot of people do not know what adventures they can get up to around Townsville. Townsville has a lot to offer for the people willing to go out and experience some
Clemant State Forest Mount Cataract The eastern ridgeline offers an easy assent and provides views of the surrounding countryside as you gain in elevation. The summit of Mount Cataract is at an elevation of 721m but doesn't not offer any views.
Bowling Green Bay National Park Hikes to do in Bowling Green Bay National Park There's are many places to adventure to around Townsville, so many that it would take you several years to explore all the different places within one hour of Townsville. Just south of Townsville
Bowling Green Bay National Park Chasing unexplored waterfalls in Bowling Green Bay National Park Just north The Terraces lies these two rock features where you'll discover a few pretty waterfalls and cliffs that overlook parts of Bowling Green Bay National Park.
Paluma Range National Park Little Crystal Creek (Paluma Township to Base of Paluma Range) The crystal clear waters of this freshwater creek are ideal for a refreshing swim. The mountain water cascades under a picturesque heritage-listed stone arch bridge built in the 1930s depression. It's a popular place with the Townsville locals.
Fiordland National Park Lake Marian Track Lake Marian is a hidden gem not to be missed. This is an extraordinary hike with the most beautiful end reward of views across the valley toward Key Summit and the Alisa Mountains that most visitors who go to Milford Sound miss.
Fiordland National Park Routeburn Track - New Zealand's great walk The Routeburn Track is the ultimate alpine adventure, weaving through meadows, reflective tarns and alpine gardens taking you over a mountain pass where you will look down on New Zealand's finest landscapes. You'll be rewarded with spectacular vistas over vast mountain ranges and valleys.
Tongariro National Park Tongariro Alpine Crossing The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the best one-day hikes in New Zealand and has plenty of colourful and beautiful scenery throughout the hike.
Bowling Green Bay National Park Alligator Creek Falls Hike Alligator Creek Falls is located in Bowling Green Bay National Park and is an easy one-dayer hike on-track that follows a fire break and powerline maintenance track to Alligator Creek Falls for large portion of the walk.
Paluma Range National Park BlueGum Creek Circuit (Triple Falls and Old Wolfram Mines) This track is on the south side of Paluma village and is an easy day walk taking you on a loop down into Star Valley. It's only one hour to from the 'H Track' to get to what is locally known as Triple Falls. See the waterfalls and enjoy a swim.
Paluma Range National Park Bells Track, Wolfram Creek and It's Wolfram Mines Bell's Track heads up the range to the wolfram mines and is thought to be named after Henry Bell. These tungsten mines are at the base of Paluma near Wolfram Creek. Wolramite was known locally as wolfram.
