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.

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.

The Gorge, Alligator Creek

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Bowling Green Bay National Park

The Gorge, Alligator Creek

Alligator Creek Paddling and Bikerafting

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Bowling Green Bay National Park

Alligator Creek Paddling and Bikerafting

Running River Paddle

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Running River Paddle

Black River & Alice River Paddle

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Black River & Alice River Paddle

Australia's Worst Great Walk and how to make it Excellent!

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Girringun National Park

Australia's Worst Great Walk and how to make it Excellent!

You may have heard the stories of this walk. Walking along a car track, through long grass, weeds, and fallen trees for 57 kilometres. That's right, we're talking about the Wet Tropics Great Walk, more specifically, the Djagany (goanna) walk.

Sunset Beach, Paradise Beach, and Castle Rock

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Sunset Beach, Paradise Beach, and Castle Rock

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Maybe a walk? Well, have you heard of Sunset Beach and Paradise Beach before? Experienced the untouched, remote beaches and enjoy views from Castle Rock across the rocky landscape and out to the ocean that are not usually seen.

Butterfly Falls Track

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Girringun National Park

Butterfly Falls Track

Follow this track out to a stellar set of waterfalls. This area is home to many spectacular waterfalls and canyons. Butterfly Falls, Euphorion Falls, Ornithoptera Falls, and Birdwing Falls.

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Paluma Range National Park

Cairn Creek

Cairns Creek is a unique creek in Paluma Range due to the overflow of Gold Creek in flood.

Paddling the Burdekin River

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North Queensland

Paddling the Burdekin River

Kayaking down the Burdekin is an incredibly rewarding adventure. The river is home to small cascades, birdlife, fish, and of course, crocodiles (in the lower sections).

Mount Aurora, Magnetic Island

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Magnetic Island National Park

Mount Aurora, Magnetic Island

Upper Stony Creek Bikerafting Packrafting

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Girringun National Park

Upper Stony Creek Bikerafting Packrafting

Stony Creek is a long and windy creek located in Girringun National Park. This creek is home to a cluster of low-drop cascades as well as the world-famous Wallaman Falls.

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Paluma Range National Park

Swamp Creek

Little Birthday Creek

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Paluma Range National Park

Little Birthday Creek

Birthday Creek Area

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Paluma Range National Park

Birthday Creek Area

A five-star route

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Paluma Range National Park

A five-star route

Home to South Cascades and Trident Falls, this loop offers "5 star" camping opportunities and several stunning types of ecosystems.

Ingham Backcountry Bikepacking Route

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North Queensland

Ingham Backcountry Bikepacking Route

Finch Hatton Gorge

Eungella National Park

Finch Hatton Gorge

Finch Hatton Gorge is home to the Wheel of Fire, Callistemon Crossing, and the Araluen Cascades. This hidden gem is full of waterfalls, lush flora, and volcanic boulder formations. And best of all, you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the gorge.

Mount Dalrymple & Mount David

Eungella National Park

Mount Dalrymple & Mount David

Mount Dalrymple is located on the Clarke Range in Eungella National Park northwest of Mackay and is the highest mountain in Central Queensland rising to 1258 metres above sea level.

Mount Prince Charlie

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North Queensland

Mount Prince Charlie

Mount Price Charlie is a dominant peak as its rugged summit sticks out from its nearby neighbours and provides views of the surrounding mountains and grazing lands.

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North Queensland

Mount Pring

Where to go Kayaking in North Queensland

North Queensland

Where to go Kayaking in North Queensland

Townsville has a large range of destinations to paddle, whether it's a day, an overnighter, or a multi-day trip - sea or river.

Herbert River Falls

Girringun National Park

Herbert River Falls