Paluma State Forest - Wanderstories

Paluma State Forest

Paluma State Forest covers the north west side of Paluma Range and around Lake Paluma. Enjoy a genuine sense of isolation in this exotic expanse of forest and bushland. Creeks and streams littering the area providing several ideal swimming holes.

Paluma & Hidden Valley Bikepacking Route

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Paluma & Hidden Valley Bikepacking Route

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Paluma Range National Park

The K-Traverse

Forgotten Falls and Williams Creek

Paluma Range National Park

Forgotten Falls and Williams Creek

Forgotten Falls is 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.

Discover Hermit Falls

Paluma State Forest

Discover Hermit Falls

Located within Paluma State Forest in North Queensland, Hermit Creek Falls is just northeast of Hidden Valley. Access to these areas is via the Hidden Valley side of Paluma State Forest or by following Hermit Creek downstream from Benham Falls.

Hermit Creek and Benham's Track

Paluma State Forest

Hermit Creek 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.