Queensland - Wanderstories

Running River Paddle

There are two main sections to paddle on Running River; the Upper Gorge and the Lower Gorge. The Upper Gorge is class 3/4 and some class 5's - really rapidy. The Lower Gorge has some huge rapids and can paddle 6 of the 7.

Townsville

Black River & Alice River Paddle

Usually a dry, sandy river bed, the Black River is close to the heart of Townsville and provides a range of activities.

Girringun National Park

Australia's Worst Great Walk and how to make it Excellent!

You may have heard the stories of this walk. Walking along a car track, through long grass, weeds, and fallen trees for 57 kilometres. That's right, we're talking about the Wet Tropics Great Walk, more specifically, the Djagany (goanna) walk.

Bowling Green Bay National Park

Sunset Beach, Paradise Beach, and Castle Rock

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Maybe a walk? Well, have you heard of Sunset Beach and Paradise Beach before? Experienced the untouched, remote beaches and enjoy views from Castle Rock across the rocky landscape and out to the ocean that are not usually seen.

Paluma Range National Park

Cairn Creek

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

North Queensland

Paddling the Burdekin River

Kayaking down the Burdekin is an incredibly rewarding adventure. The river is home to small cascades, birdlife, fish, and of course, crocodiles (in the lower sections).

Magnetic Island National Park

Mount Aurora, Magnetic Island

Located in Nelly Bay, this rock formation is locally known as Mt Aurora and provides grand views across the landscape.

Girringun National Park

Upper Stony Creek Bikerafting Packrafting

Stony Creek is a long and windy creek located in Girringun National Park. This creek is home to a cluster of low-drop cascades as well as the world-famous Wallaman Falls.

Paluma Range National Park

Swamp Creek

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

Paluma Range National Park

Little Birthday Creek

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.

Paluma Range National Park

Birthday Creek Area

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

Paluma Range National Park

A five-star route

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

Wooroonooran National Park

West Mulgrave Falls

This hidden gem is tucked deep within the Wooronooran National Park and is reached by a difficult, but extremely rewarding, hike.

Eungella National Park

Mount Dalrymple & Mount David

Mount Dalrymple is located on the Clarke Range in Eungella National Park northwest of Mackay and is the highest mountain in Central Queensland rising to 1258 metres above sea level.

Peak Range National Park

Wolfang Peak

Wolfang Peak is an intrusive volcanic plug of rhyolite and trachyte and shows the path of flow of basalt lavas on the Briagalow belt Bio Region.

Peak Range National Park

Lord's Table Mountain & Anvil Peak

Lord's Table Mountain and Anvil Peak are distinctive peaks centrally located in Peak Range National Park. These impressive peaks have a 320-metre high flat-topped plateau and provide grand views across the landscape, ideal for sunsets and astrophotography.

Peak Range National Park

Mount Pollux & Mount Castor, The Gemini Mountains

Mount Castor and Mount Pollux form the Gemini Mountains. These Gemini Peaks are 30 million years old ancient volcanic plugs of rhyolite sticking out of the open eucalypt woodland, flat countryside and are part of the Peak Range National Park.

Views across to Roper's Peak and Scott's Peak

Central Queensland

Malvern Hills

Malvern Hills is located just south of Roper's Peak (765 m) and Scott's Peak (815 m) and provides amazing views across the landscape and over to Roper's Peak and Scott's Peak.

Central Queensland

Mount Donald

Mount Donald is a prominent dome mountain towering 250 metres over the surrounding landscape. It's an impressive 755m volcanic formation that provides views across the Peak Range and Denham Range.

Central Queensland

Calvert Peak

Calvert Peak is at an elevation of 595 metres and is situated southeast of Little Peak (435 m). Calvert Peak provides 360-degree views across the surrounding landscape.

Central Queensland

Mount MacArthur

Mount MacArthur raises 725 metres above sea level and is home to a thin ridge formed from an ancient volcanic crater rim. With steep drop-offs on either side, this ridge provides grand views across the landscape.

Central Queensland

Scott's Peak

This rugged peak is located in the Isaac Region of Central Queensland and is a steep, rough ascent.

Peak Range National Park

Eastern Peak & Brown's Peak

Located between Clermont and Dysart, Eastern Peak raises 610 metres and Brown's Peak 805 metres above sea level, both provide great views of the surrounding landscape.

Central Queensland

Gilbert's Dome, Hodgson Range

Gilbert's Dome is a remarkable mountain that is rarely climbed on the Hodgson Range. Gilbert's Dome is named after John Gilbert who was an English explorer and naturalist.

North Queensland

Mount Prince Charlie

Mount Price Charlie is a dominant peak as its rugged summit sticks out from its nearby neighbours and provides views of the surrounding mountains and grazing lands.