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 within the bounds
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 and covers 172
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 activities centred around
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 walking, trail running,
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.
Bowling Green Bay National Park Walkers Creek Walkers Creek is on the southern end of Mt Elliot range, part of Bowling Green Bay National Park (south of Townsville). The easiest way to access this hidden gem is via private property (via the Townsville Bushwalking Club).
Bowling Green Bay National Park Summiting Mount Cleveland Mount Cleveland rises 558 m above sea level and makes for a perfect day walk where you can enjoy views of both Townsville and Chunda Bay from both sides of the Cape.
Townsville Roseneath and Wulguru Hills Another hidden gem of Townsville for those that love sunrises and sunsets. Situation at the base of Mount Stuart. A great place to have a walk before or after work. Once used by
Bowling Green Bay National Park Chunda Bay Don't let the name put you off, Chunda Bay is a hidden gem very close to Townsville. It's a short 5 km return walk through interesting landscape. There are two track options: the northern end and the southern end of Chunda Beach.
Townsville Top 10 Car-Accessible Swimming Holes Around Townsville Running low on friends with swimming pools? Really sick of blowing up that plastic pool only to sit in a puddle of chlorinated water? You're in luck! However, you can't just swim anywhere
Townsville Best Tubing places around Townsville Growing up, I was lucky enough to spend my weekends at my parents hobby farm, which bordered Little Crystal Creek and Big Crystal Creek. I always loved the wet season. It meant that
Townsville Mount Louisa Walking Tracks Once a popular place to ride dirt bikes and four-wheel drive, Mount Louisa is now starting to rival Castle Hill. Mt Louisa is getting an upgrade and will soon have it's very own
Tully Gorge National Park Mount Tyson Track Mt Tyson rises 687 m behind the township of Tully. This well-worn track takes hikers through tropical rainforest and eucalyptus scrub, climbing up the ridgeline to the summit where they will enjoy panoramic views of Tully township and a mosaic of cane and banana farms, the coastline and islands.
Paluma State Forest Hermit Creek, which includes Benham Falls and Hermit Falls, 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.
Paluma Range National Park Station Creek and Waterview Creek This loop will take you from Jourama Falls up towards Paluma Dam and then down Station Creek which flows into Waterview Creek. Highlights: The Black Hole & top of Jourama Falls.
Hinchinbrook Island National Park Mount Straloch and B24 Liberator Wreckage On one stormy morning in 1942, a B24 Liberator slammed into Mt Straloch exploding on impact and killing all 12 people on board. The heavy storms around Ingham and Cardwell hide the big peaks of Hinchinbrook Island which the crew were not expecting while flying over the sea.
Bowling Green Bay National Park Cape Bowling Green This one's for all the beach lovers out there. Sharks, dingoes, no drinking water and kilometre after kilometre of sand spit ensure that this walk will be more adventurous than most other beach walks. Go remote, have your own private beach getaway and visit an active lighthouse.
Townsville Top 5 Bouldering and Rock Climbing Crags in Townsville Townsville is the perfect place for climbing close to the city and offers something for everyone, with most areas within half an hour drive and many different styles of climbing. From the large
Abergowrie State Forest Kayaking from Broadwater into Herbert River This trip will take you on a journey down small rapids and through peaceful rainforest where you feel a sense of serenity. Look up and take in the sounds of birds chirping and flying around overhead. It's a perfect trip to relax and unwind, letting the current take you downstream.
Townsville Magnetic Island Waterfalls Enjoying a refreshing waterfall on Magnetic Island is the perfect day time adventure during the wet season. In the heavy rains, new waterfalls spring up everywhere around the island. Magnetic Island has many
Townsville Top 6 Canyoning Creeks around Townsville I've spent the last year exploring many of the creeks around Townsville, some being a hit and miss. Sometimes it can be hard to read a topographical map and you expect to find
Townsville 8 Kickass Adventures in North Queensland Surprisingly a lot of people do not know what adventures they can get up to around Townsville. Townsville has a lot to offer for the people willing to go out and experience some
