Swamp Creek flows into Big Birthday Creek and has a couple of impressive waterfalls along its way.

Little Birthday Creek flows on the opposite side of the watershed to Stinky Creek and meanders its way through the thick rainforest to Big Birthday Creek.

This article covers all the trips you can do in relation to Big Birthday Creek, including the abandoned JCU Research Station.

Located in the Paluma Village vicinity, Benham's Creek was originally called Ethel Creek by the Benham brothers, and back in the mining days, one of Ethel Creek's small pools was used for bathing.

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.

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.

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!