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 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.
Paluma Range National Park Forgotten Falls and Williams Creek Forgotten Falls in 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.
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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 Thornton Peak Thornton Peak is a prominent mountain that rises above the Daintree Rainforest to a height of 1,374 m. The mountain is located about 80 kilometres northwest of Cairns within the catchment of the Daintree River.
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.
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 Afareaitu Waterfalls (’Āfareaitu Cascades) There are many waterfalls in the Āfareaitu 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.
French Polynesia Uufau Pass (Col de Uufau) – Ha'apiti to Amehiti The Uufau Pass, also known as Linareva Pass (Col de Linareva), passes between Mount Mou'apu and Atiati near Mount Tautuapae and provides yet another possibility of crossing Mo'orea north to
French Polynesia Vai'are Pass (Col de Vai'are) – Vai'are to Paopao From the village of Vai'are to Paopao in Cook's Bay, this hiking route ascends to the pass which delivers grand views of Mount Orohena (2,241 m) on the island of Tahiti, as well as the whole interior of Mo'orea Island.
French Polynesia Three Pines Pass (Col des Trois Pinus) The Three Pines Pass is a short but enjoyable hike which leads up to three pine trees overlooking the pineapple fields and vast greenery of Opunohu Valley and the ancient volcano.
French Polynesia Three Coconuts Pass (Col des Trois Cocotiers) – Opunohu to Vaianae Three Coconuts Pass is Mo'orea's most popular hike. The trail traverses the ancient volcano to towards the pass between Mount Mou'aroa and Mount Tohive'a and provides superb views over Opunohu Valley.
French Polynesia Mount Atiati Mount Atiati (749 m), also written as Mont Atiati, is located close to the centre of the island of Mo'orea. The land around Mount Atiati is hilly and is mostly
French Polynesia Mount Mou'apū Mount Mou'apu, also written Moua Pū, is 762 m in elevation and can be recognised by its iconic archway on it's eastern ridge and it's pyramid-like shape. Mt Mou'apu archwayThe
French Polynesia Mount Mou'aroa (Shark's Tooth) Mo'orea has many iconic peaks and despite the relatively low altitude, the mountains are among the most vegetated and rugged in the world. Due to the loose soil, vegetated natures,
French Polynesia Mount Ruahiti Mount Ruahiti is a peak and is located in Mo'orea, French Polynesia and is 510 meters above sea level, or 76 meters above the surrounding terrain. It is about 0.
French Polynesia Mount Tohiea Mount Tohive'a, also spelt Tohi'e'a, Tohiea, and Tohivea, is a volcanic peak and the highest point on the island of Mo'orea in French Polynesia at 1,207 metres and is
French Polynesia Mount Mou'aputa Mount Mou'aputa (830 m) is fourth highest peak on the island of Mo'orea and is something surreal. The peak can recognised from the iconic hole near it's summit.
French Polynesia Mount Rōtui Mount Rotui (899 m) is located on the north side of the island between Opunohu and Cook's Bays. It's a strenuous hike but efforts are well-rewarded with scenic views of the island.
