Paluma Range - Wanderstories

Paluma Range

Paluma Range is nested between the Seaview Range and Bluewater Range.

Paluma & Hidden Valley Bikepacking Route

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Paluma & Hidden Valley Bikepacking Route

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Bluegum Creek

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Saddle Creek

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Turtle Creek

Turtle Creek is a stream that flows off the summit of Mount Halifax into Rollingstone Creek West Branch.

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Cairn Creek

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

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Swamp Creek

Little Birthday Creek

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Little Birthday Creek

Birthday Creek Area

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Birthday Creek Area

A five-star route

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A five-star route

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

Corkscrew Falls

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Corkscrew Falls

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Benham Creek

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.

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The K-Traverse

Upper Gold Creek

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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.

Double Barrel Creek

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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.

The Blue Lagoon and The Three Lagoons Hike

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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".

Dolby Creek and upper Crystal Creek

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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!

Benham's Track (Telegraph Line) and Saddle Track

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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.

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The Saddle

The Saddle offers an accessible summit 3 km uphill from the heritage-listed Little Crystal Creek Bridge.

Mount Leach

While the mountain lacks a scenic peak and views, its rainforest coverage offers its own charm. Bushwalkers can enjoy a cliff near the summit offering panoramic views.

Rollingstone Creek

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Rollingstone Creek

Explore Benham Falls

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Explore Benham Falls

Located within Paluma Range National Park in North Queensland, Benham Falls is a small cascading waterfalls in Hermit Creek. Access to these falls is via Paluma Dam.

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Paluma Maps

The Paluma region has over 100 km of walking tracks from the Bluewater track south of the Village to Jourama Falls ranging in short to multi-day hikes. Most of these walks follow old logging roads or mining tracks around the village and Paluma Dam. These trails have been re-established and

Paluma Range National Park Trails

Paluma Range National Park

Paluma Range National Park Trails

Picturesque rainforest framed by waterfalls and peaks 1,000 m above the Crystal Creek floodplain to the quaint Paluma village. This national park offers a range of recreational opportunities including walks and bird watching.

Paluma Township Tracks

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Paluma Township Tracks

This article includes the official National Park trails located around Paluma village.

The PRB Track - Paluma Rollingstone Bluewater

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The PRB Track - Paluma Rollingstone Bluewater

This track goes along the old Bluewater Forestry Road to the Paluma township. On the south side of the range it follows the Bluewater Range Track. It is currently overgrown and disused.