Girringun National Park Raspberry Falls Raspberry Falls, also referred to as Raspberry Creek Falls, is a gorgeous, terraced waterfall system that drops eastward off from the Sea View Range. The road to the trail head is easily accessed from Ingham.
Paluma Range National Park Forgotten Falls and Williams Creek Forgotten Falls in 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.
Paluma Range National Park Swimming at Gorge Falls, Rope Falls, and Loop Falls Gorge Falls and Rope Falls are both beautiful waterfalls located at the base of Mount Halifax in Paluma Range National Park. Both are becoming increasingly popular due to the ease of access and because both have plenty of nice places to relax and enjoy a refreshing swim in the inviting pools.
Townsville How to get to Bridal Falls, Hervey Range Located on Hervey Range, Bridal Falls only shows itself after a heavy rain. However, during the dry season, all you may see is a dry rock face. Regardless, wet or dry season, you cannot miss Bridal Falls, as the area is literally just off the road.
Jardine River National Park 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.
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 An adventure to Smith Falls Smith Creek Falls is a small cascade that is hidden deep within the Paluma Range National Park. It is located about 14 km south of Paluma Township. The track follows an old logging road for about 10 km before following a ridge for another 4 km down to Smith Creek.
Paluma Range National Park Birthday Creek Falls Many remark on the crystal clear water here and how refreshing it can be. You can also walk through the rainforest to the top of the picturesque cascades on Birthday Creek.
French Polynesia Afareaitu Waterfalls (’Āfareaitu Cascades) There are many waterfalls in the Āfareaitu local, however, the two main tourist attractions are Vaioro Falls (a.k.a. Afareaitu Cascade) and Putoa Falls (a.k.a. Atiraa Falls). Both are worth seeing, even when they are just trickles in winter.
French Polynesia Three Coconuts Pass (Col des Trois Cocotiers) – Opunohu to Vaianae Three Coconuts Pass is Mo'orea's most popular hike. The trail traverses the ancient volcano to towards the pass between Mount Mou'aroa and Mount Tohive'a and provides superb views over Opunohu Valley.
French Polynesia Mount Mou'aputa Mount Mou'aputa (830 m) is fourth highest peak on the island of Mo'orea and is something surreal. The peak can recognised from the iconic hole near it's summit.
French Polynesia Hikes on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia Many of the hikes on Mo'orea start in the lush Opunohu Valley where you are surrounded with unique mahogany trees, giant bamboo, and tropical flowers. In the north, Mount Rotui
French Polynesia What to do on Mo'orea Island, French Polynesia Mo'orea, also spelled Moorea, is a South Pacific island that is part of French Polynesia and is often visited by sailboats. It's known for its jagged, volcanic mountains, white sandy
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.
Bowling Green Bay National Park Saddle Mountain and the RAAF Mosquito plane wreckage Saddle Mountain is located in Bowling Green Bay National Park. It rises 882m, and the eastern face is essentially a 1km horizontal cliffline that you can see from the main road. It truly dominates the landscape. Challenge yourself to find the WWII plane wreckage once you reach the top.
How To Adventuring Alone into the Wilderness Going out alone is truly something special – it always guarantee the best company. We should all experience it at least once in our lives. It can be quite fulfilling and
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 Leichhardt Creek There are several TBC favourite creeks, however, one of the most spectacular and interesting creeks is Leichhardt Creek. Leichhardt Creek is a good early season creek to walk in which beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes.
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).
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
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 to 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.
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
Townsville Canyoning around Townsville, North Queensland We at Wanderstories have spent the last few years exploring many of the creeks around Townsville, some being a hit and miss. Sometimes it can be hard to read a
