How To Trail Running in Townsville Some say trail running is simply running in nature. And, Townsville is lucky to have some of the best trails in Australia. Run up Castle Hill after work from the heart of the city, and you will not only have a great run, but also 360° views of the area!
Townsville Geocaching, the adventurer's brain puzzle The object of geocaching is to navigate, using GPS coordinates, to find a container that was discreetly placed by another player. The rewards include discovering a location you may never have known about, the adventure that took you there, and the friends you meet while playing the game.
Townsville The Brief History of Rock Climbing in Townsville This article briefly covers the history of rock climbing in Townsville, North Queensland. Through a lot of digging into old hand-written guide books, notes, conversations, and exploring, we hope to preserve these pieces of Townsville climbing history from years past and well into the future.
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!
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.
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.
Paluma Range National Park Discover Gold Creek Falls Gold Creek Falls is a beautiful, 50-metre terraced waterfall system in Paluma Range National Park. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the inviting pool at the top before heading back down 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
