Townsville Adventures for all ages – kids to the elderly – around Townsville, North Queensland Many of us learned about the great outdoors from our parents. Many of us want to continue to enjoy nature with our parents as they age or, for the first
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.
Girringun National Park Tinkle Canyon, Tinkle Creek This rugged but beautiful creek has some spectacular gorges and big drops. It's one of the larger systems that drop off the Sea View Range near Wallaman Falls.
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.
Paluma Range National Park Swimming at Gorge Falls, Rope Falls, and Loop Falls Gorge Falls and Rope Falls are both beautiful waterfalls located at the base of Mount Halifax in Paluma Range National Park. Both are becoming increasingly popular due to the ease of access and because both have plenty of nice places to relax and enjoy a refreshing swim in the inviting pools.
Paluma Range National Park Canyoning Mobile Creek - An Ollera Creek Tributary Some refer to this tributary as Mobile Creek. The creek often has little flow so this makes for a perfect canyoning trip after heavy rain - within reason.
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.
Townsville How to get to Bridal Falls, Hervey Range Located on Hervey Range, Bridal Falls only shows itself after a heavy rain. However, during the dry season, all you may see is a dry rock face. Regardless, wet or dry season, you cannot miss Bridal Falls, as the area is literally just off the road.
Townsville Townsville Adventure Clubs and Groups There are so many natural wonders and settings for adventure around Townsville and the surrounding area and something for all levels, ages, and abilities. As such, our goals with Wanderstories
Paluma Range National Park Mountain Creek Mountain Creek is located in Paluma Range National Park between Little Crystal Creek heritage-listed bridge and Paluma village. The creek features Mountain Falls and the 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.
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.
Paluma Range National Park Birthday Creek Falls Many remark on the crystal clear water here and how refreshing it can be. You can also walk through the rainforest to the top of the picturesque cascades on Birthday Creek.
Townsville 9 Secret Swimming Holes to Escape Townsville's Heat It's officially summer! Is Townsville's hot weather bringing you down? Need to find a way to cool off? I know the feeling. While we are blessed with an average of
Paluma Range National Park DCK Shelter The DCK Shelter, also referred to as the DCK Hut, is a house-like structure erected on private property and owned by Wilfred Karnoll on a propretual tin miner's lease. This
Paluma Range National Park Finding Diorite Falls Diorite Falls is a stunning ten metre slab waterfall on Waterfall Creek in Paluma Range National Park. The name comes from when early explorers named the falls after the rock, diorite.
Paluma Range National Park The North West Ridge of Mount Halifax Everytime I drove past Mount Halifax, I'd notice its northwest ridgeline beckoning. From the highway, the ridge looked open and clear, and when combined with the topographical map details, all the signs pointed to a razor-back ridge with fine views and easy walking. Oh how wrong I was...
Bowling Green Bay National Park Saddle Mountain and the RAAF Mosquito plane wreckage Saddle Mountain is located in Bowling Green Bay National Park. It rises 882m, and the eastern face is essentially a 1km horizontal cliffline that you can see from the main road. It truly dominates the landscape. Challenge yourself to find the WWII plane wreckage once you reach the top.
Townsville Dog-friendly adventures places and walking tracks around Townsville Dogs can enhance any outdoor experience. Dogs have a natural, unyielding desire to explore; so, it's not surprising that we want to take our dogs everywhere with us. Next time
Townsville Magnetic Island Walking Tracks One of the best ways to explore Magnetic Island is by foot. A network of walking trails allows you to appreciate the island's natural environment, some of which is protected
Orpheus Island National Park What to do on Orpheus Island Orpheus Island is located off of North Queensland's coast within the Shire of Hinchinbrook and is part of the Palm Island Group that is 110 km north of Townsville and 45 km east of Ingham. Orpheus Island is a National Park and part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
Paluma Range National Park Peaks of Paluma Range National Park Paluma Range National Park is located just north of Townsville and spans from Bluewater all the way north to Ingham. This Wet Tropics World Heritage Area was established in 1994
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
Bowling Green Bay National Park Joy's Cliff Joy's Cliff is be seen from many vantage points in the national park. Atop of the steep cliffs are sweeping views across the landscape, similar views to Cockatoo Rock. This is a long circuit walk, but a great one.
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
