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Hunter Falls and Hunter Creek

Hunter Falls is an impressive twenty metre waterfall that is located on Hunter Creek in Jardine River National Park, Cape York. The waterfall drops into a crater like waterhole which offers a magnificent swimming spot and a small, clear sandy beach for camping.

Daintree National Park

Mount Pieter Botte

Mount Pieter Botte (Ngalba-bulal Alpaboolal) is a mountain 1,047 m in elevation in Daintree Rainforest. Located in the tableland region behind Cape Tribulation in Far North Queensland, Australia and part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland World-Heritage Site.

Daintree National Park

Thornton Peak

Thornton Peak is a prominent mountain that rises above the Daintree Rainforest to a height of 1,374 m. The mountain is located about 80 kilometres northwest of Cairns within the catchment of the Daintree River.

Townsville

Townsville Adventure Clubs and Groups

There are so many natural wonders and settings for adventure around Townsville and the surrounding area and something for all levels, ages, and abilities. As such, our goals with Wanderstories

Paluma Range National Park

Mountain Creek

Mountain Creek is located in Paluma Range National Park between Little Crystal Creek heritage-listed bridge and Paluma village. The creek features Mountain Falls and the 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.

Wooroonooran National Park

Mount Bartle Frere Plane Wreckage B25 Bomber

An American Bomb Group Squadron based in Charters Towers crashed into Mount Bartle Frere on 21 April 1942 while returning from a search mission in the Coral Sea. They flew into a blind gully which lead to the peak of Mount Bartle Frere.

Paluma Range National Park

An adventure to Smith Falls (part of The PRB Track)

Smith Creek Falls is a small cascades hidden deep within the Paluma Range National Park. It lies about 14 kilometers south of the Paluma township. The track following an old

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

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...

Wooroonooran National Park

Babinda Creek - Babinda Slides and Babinda Falls

Babinda Creek is located in Far North Queensland near the township of Babinda. It's a popular place for tourists to swim and see the Babinda Boulders. There are lots of

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

Hinchinbrook Island National Park

The Thumb

The Thumb, a granite monolith pinnacle high on a ridge of the Mount Bowen massif, was one of the last sought-after, unclimbed summits in Australia in 1952. Just off the north Queensland coast on Hinchinbrook Island, The Thumb can be seen breaking the horizon, just waiting to be explored.

Townsville

Dog-friendly adventures places and walking tracks around Townsville

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

Hinchinbrook Island National Park

Mount Diamantina

Mount Diamantina rises 955 metres above sea level and is located within the Hinchinbrook Island National Park in Far North Queensland. Although Mt Diamantina may be considered the easiest of the four main mountains to summit, it is also desirable by many due to its unique boulders on top.

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.

Paluma Range National Park

Bullocky Tom's Creek

This hike appeals to those that enjoy hiking in the cooler conditions and rock hopping.

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