North Queensland - Wanderstories

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North Queensland

What a great place to live! With temperatures and weather at an optimum level for most of the year. These are some of the adventures that are possible around Townsville.

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Paluma Range National Park

Bluegum Creek

Little Gin Falls

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Paluma Range National Park

Little Gin Falls

A Guide for Responsible Adventuring

A Guide for Responsible Adventuring

Venturing into the great outdoors is a rewarding and exhilarating experience. The Wet Tropics World Heritage Area is a pristine environment that offers adventurers a chance to explore unique ecosystems, encounter wildlife, and immerse in the natural beauty of the landscape. However, with great adventure comes great responsibility. It is

Behind the Mountain

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Behind the Mountain

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North Queensland

Ewan Hills

Ewan offers a window into Queensland's mining past, dating to 1875. Historical artefacts and machinery dot the landscape, while Townsville played a crucial role in the trade. Rich in flora and fauna, the area is both a scenic and historical adventure.

Differences between Rogaining and Orienteering and how to get involved

Differences between Rogaining and Orienteering and how to get involved

Orienteering and Rogaining are two adventure sports that challenge your navigation skills and physical fitness. Both are about finding your way through diverse terrains with the help of a map and compass. However, there are some fundamental differences between the two. In Townsville, the Totally Tropical Orienteering Club is a

Clemant State Forest & Saltwater Gorge & Falls

Clemant State Forest

Clemant State Forest & Saltwater Gorge & Falls

Clemant State Forest is a picturesque and ecologically diverse region known for its lush greenery and abundant waterways and the Godwins Peak trail.

Butterfly Canyon

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Girringun National Park

Butterfly Canyon

Paddling The Herbert River

Girringun National Park

Paddling The Herbert River

The Herbert River, nestled in North Queensland about 200km South of Cairns, is one of Australia's classic extended river trips, rivalling Tasmania's Franklin. This superb deep granite gorge boasts numerous waterfalls and steep, bouldery rapids and chutes.

Discovering Unspoiled Beauty Camping at Goshen Station

Far North Queensland

Discovering Unspoiled Beauty Camping at Goshen Station

Located in the lush, tropical expanse of North Queensland, Goshen Station stands as a beacon of untamed beauty and serene wilderness.

Persistence Canyon

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Girringun National Park

Persistence Canyon

Persistence Falls

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Girringun National Park

Persistence Falls

A Journey to Puzzle Falls & Hut

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A Journey to Puzzle Falls & Hut

The Forever Canyon

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Girringun National Park

The Forever Canyon

The Forever Falls

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Girringun National Park

The Forever Falls

Paluma Range National Park

Saddle Creek

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North Queensland

Roma Peak

Garrawalt Creek Bikerafting / Packrafting Paddling

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Girringun National Park

Garrawalt Creek Bikerafting / Packrafting Paddling

Russell River paddle

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Wooroonooran National Park

Russell River paddle

An adventurers guide to Townsville

An adventurers guide to Townsville

Townsville is a vibrant and exciting city located in northeastern Australia. With its beautiful beaches, stunning national parks, and rich cultural heritage, Townsville is the perfect destination for adventurers of all types. Here are a few examples of the types of adventures you can have in Townsville: 1. Explore the

An adventurous guide to the Great Barrier Reef

Great Barrier Reef

An adventurous guide to the Great Barrier Reef

Townsville marks the centre of the Great Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonder of the world that offers a wide range of activities for adventurers of all ages. Located off the northeast coast of Australia and stretching for 2300km, this beautiful coral reef system is home

Fantome Island (Eumilli Island)

Greater Palm Group

Fantome Island (Eumilli Island)

The island is known for its 1928 lock hospital (for those with venereal disease) and 1939 leprosarium, known as the lazaret. Both are now heritage-listed on the Queensland Heritage Register, as Fantome Island Lock Hospital and Lazaret Sites. The island is no longer inhabited.

Cocoa Creek, Cape Cleveland

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Cocoa Creek, Cape Cleveland

Set up a camper trailer or tent besides your four-wheel drive close to Cocoa Creek, tucked along Cocoa Creek.

Paluma Range National Park

Turtle Creek

Turtle Creek is a stream that flows off the summit of Mount Halifax into Rollingstone Creek West Branch.

Salmon Creek, Cape Cleveland

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Salmon Creek, Cape Cleveland

Set up a camp near a beach along Salmon Creek's bank.