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 320 sunny days each year (Melbourne only has 185 for contrast), sometimes the hot
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 it's plane wreckage Saddle Mountain is located in Bowling Green Bay National Park with its peak rising above the surrounding area dominating the landscape. Saddle Mountain has quite an interesting east face – a
Townsville Dog-friendly adventures places and walking tracks 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
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
Paluma Range National Park Hiking to Ethel Falls You won't find Ethel Creek Falls listed on any of the National Park websites, nor will you find it on any of the signs in the area. But, that could be a good thing! Ethel Creek Falls are a hidden gem in the middle of Paluma Range National Park, and you're very likely to be the only ones there!
Paluma Range National Park The Journey to Godwin's Peak At 783 metres elevation and about 8 km of hiking, Godwin's Peak has to be the best mountain summit in all of Paluma Range National Park and is certainly a magical part of North Queensland. You'll be rewarded with 360-degree panoramic views of Mt Halifax, Townsville City, and the coast.
Bowling Green Bay National Park Walkers Creek Walkers Creek is on the southern end of Mt Elliot range, part of Bowling Green Bay National Park (south of Townsville). The easiest way to access this hidden gem is via private property (via the Townsville Bushwalking Club).
Bowling Green Bay National Park Summiting Mount Cleveland Mount Cleveland rises 558 metres above sea level and makes for a perfect day walk where you can enjoy views of both Townsville and Chunda Bay from both sides of the Cape.
Townsville Roseneath and Wulguru Hills Another hidden gem of Townsville for those that love sunrises and sunsets. Situation at the base of Mount Stuart. A great place to have a walk before or after work.
How To Beginners' tips for canyoning in North Queensland Canyoning involves a free-flowing watercourse that has drop offs, waterfalls, gorges, canyons and caves where you will be rock hopping, scrambling, jumping, abseiling and swimming. You're likely to get wet!
Bowling Green Bay National Park Chunda Bay and Chunda Rock Don't let the name put you off, Chunda Bay is a hidden gem very close to Townsville. It's a short 5 km return walk through interesting landscape. There are two track options: the northern end and the southern end of Chunda Beach.
Townsville Top 10 Car-Accessible Swimming Holes Around Townsville Running low on friends with swimming pools? Really sick of blowing up that plastic pool only to sit in a puddle of chlorinated water? You're in luck! However, you can't
Townsville Best Tubing places around Townsville Growing up, I was lucky enough to spend my weekends at my parents hobby farm, which bordered Little Crystal Creek and Big Crystal Creek. I always loved the wet season.
Townsville Mount Louisa Walking Tracks Once a popular place to ride dirt bikes and four-wheel drive, Mount Louisa is now starting to rival Castle Hill. Mt Louisa is getting an upgrade and will soon have
Paluma State Forest Hermit Creek, which includes Benham Falls and Hermit Falls, and Benham's Track Located within the Paluma State Forest in North Queensland, Benham's Creek is just north-east of Hidden Valley, running adjacent to Benham's Track, and flows into Running River. Access is via Paluma Dam or via the Hidden Valley side of Paluma State Forest.
How To Becoming An Adventurer Getting outdoors is truly something special, and I believe one would enjoy going out at least once a week. Discovering a new canyon, a cool rock formation in the middle of nowhere, or a complete caving system can give you thrills just thinking about it.
Paluma Range National Park Station Creek to Waterview Creek This loop will take you from Jourama Falls up towards Paluma Dam and then down Station Creek which flows into Waterview Creek. Highlights: The Black Hole & top of Jourama Falls.
Bowling Green Bay National Park Cape Bowling Green This one's for all the beach lovers out there. Sharks, dingoes, no drinking water and kilometre after kilometre of sand spit ensure that this walk will be more adventurous than most other beach walks. Go remote, have your own private beach getaway and visit an active lighthouse.
