Paluma Range National Park Upper Gold Creek Upper Gold Creek is a long circuit but you are rewarded with a lush rainforest walk through a flat sandy creek bed. This off-track walk showcases some of Paluma's highlights, such as Foxlee's Lookout, Gold Creek Falls, and Crystal Creek Falls.
Paluma Range National Park Double Barrel Creek This fern-filled creek is in the heart of Paluma Range National Park and best done during or just after the wet season when there's a bit of flow in the creek. There are no large waterfalls in this creek but there are several small cascades.
Paluma Range National Park The Blue Lagoon and The Three Lagoons Hike The Blue Lagoon is a large waterhole located in upper Crystal Creek. The Townsville Bushwalking Club has done this hike several times and it's often done in conjunction with other swimming holes around the area. This hike is nicknamed "The Three Lagoons Hike".
Paluma Range National Park Dolby Creek and upper Crystal Creek On this hike you will see both Dolby and Crystal Creeks, Dolby's and Johnstone's huts, an array of water races, and several mines of varying sizes. So, whether you are a history buff or nature and landscape enthusiast, there is something for everyone here. This is a fantastic full-day hike!
Paluma Range National Park Paluma Range Road Hidden Waterfalls Most of these waterfalls only come to life after heavy rain and flood events. With gorgeous creeks and waterfalls at every corner, this journey makes for a great photography trip.
Paluma Range National Park Nolan's Gully rock slides Located one hour north of Townsville in Paluma Range National Park, Nolan's Gully rock slides has several waterfalls to jump from, rocks to slide on, and pools to swim in.
Paluma Range National Park How to get to Paradise Waterhole, Big Crystal Creek Paradise Waterhole, also known as Paradise Lagoon, is only a short walk from the Crystal Creek day-use area. Here, you can relax and unwind while the kids jump into the water and have a swim.
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.
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.
Paluma Range National Park Stinky Creek This creek is a small rainforest stream but can flash flood as it's used to pump water from Paluma Dam to Crystal Creek at the base of the range where the Intake Plant picks up the water again.
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.
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.
Paluma Range National Park Mountain Creek Mountain Creek is located in Paluma Range National Park between the heritage-listed Little Crystal Creek bridge and Paluma Village. The creek features Mountain Falls and 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 Mossy Falls Located in Paluma Range National Park (right next to the Paluma Dam Road), these falls are a spectacular sight and are commonly photographed as they are easily accessible.
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 of Birthday Creek.
Paluma Range National Park DCK Shelter The DCK Shelter is a house-like hut located in the heart of Paluma Range National Park and erected on private property which is owned by Wilfred Karnoll. The DCK Shelter has cooking equipment, a shower, and overnight camping facilities available.
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...
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 Mount 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 activities centred around the Mt Spec area in the late 1800s, there exists a rich history.
