Paluma Range National Park Patterson Gorge Patterson Gorge is the headwaters Black River. The upper reaches are filled with boulder-lined streams with steep valley sides. The catchment area then trickle down the range passing under the Greenvale Line bridge and reaching the bottom of Hervey Range where the river turns into a sandy bottom.
Townsville The Sisters Mountains The Sisters Mountains are located in northeast Australia, just south of Townsville and Elliot Springs and actually consist of three peaks, the West (425 m), Middle (429 m), and East (422 m) Sisters. The three sisters and the main ridgeline provide some of the best views across Townsville.
Paluma Range National Park Discover Gold Creek Falls Gold Falls is a beautiful 50 metre terraced waterfall in Paluma Range National Park. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the inviting pool at the top of Gold Creek Falls before returning or continuing along Bullocky Tom's Track.
Paluma Range National Park Lower Crystal Creek This route takes you down the lower part of Crystal Creek via one of three routes. Rock hopping skills will afford you spa-like pools, swimming, and waterfalls along the way.
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
Paluma Range National Park Bathtub Creek This creek is often used in conjunction with a Gold Creek or Crystal Creek canyoning trip. The name comes from Madoc Sheehan who named it after the pool after pool features of the creek.
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.
Mingela State Forest Mingela State Forest, Reid River area Mingela State Forest covers an area of about around 7,800 hectares and is located in the North Queensland, west of Townsville and just east of Migela township. Mingela State Forest has a length of 75.5 kilometres and includes four named mountains.
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 Mount Storth Mount Storth provides views out to Cape Cleveland and the surrounding countryside. These views and the close proximity of this summit to Townsville City are most certainly what makes this hike particularly attractive.
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.
