Echo Creek: Dingoes, Wompoos and a Cool Change
A seven-hour rainforest adventure featuring Echo Creek Falls, howling dingoes, wompoo fruit-doves, native frogs, and the scenic K Traverse walking track.
The Terraces Track (the scenic way round) - Trip Report
A scenic 10 km walk along The Terraces Track via Princess Pools, Ultima Falls, and the Rockpools, following creeks, waterfalls, and a quieter alternative route through this beautiful North Queensland bushwalking area.
Cape Cleveland - Beaches, Boulders, and the Lighthouse
A challenging coastal bushwalk adventure from Cocoa Creek to Cape Cleveland Lighthouse near Townsville, with beaches, mangroves, rock scrambling, remote headlands, and sweeping views across Bowling Green Bay National Park.
September Newsletter 2026
Catch up on recent walks, a tribute to Joy Sibson, upcoming North Queensland bushwalks, conservation news, Club history, Leave No Trace, and more.
Killymoon Creek - Trip Report
A relaxed Killymoon Creek adventure, rock hopping upstream through glorious creek country, green ants, granite boulders, a resident eel, and even a "dragon egg". Dry conditions meant no swim this time, but the creek still delivered plenty of character.
Mt Halifax - Trip Report
Nine walkers tackled Mount Halifax, reaching the cloud-covered summit after five hours. A fleeting view over Halifax Bay, lunch in the cool air, and a refreshing foot soak at Rope Falls capped off a great trip.
July Newsletter 2026
Previous trip report, including canyoning, creek walks, bikepacking, coastal hikes, AGM updates, a new committee, free visitor walks, upcoming July trips, Club history, trip-leader opportunities, and plenty of Type 2 fun across North Queensland.
Exploring Unnamed Waterfalls near Alligator Creek - Trip Report
Five walkers explored a dry creek in Bowling Green Bay National Park, discovering granite waterfalls, rugged scrambling, sweeping views, feral boars, and one memorable encounter with a stinging tree.
Walkers Creek - Trip Report
Seven hikers explored Walkers Creek's granite boulders, clear pools, cascades, and waterfalls on a rewarding club adventure led by Cherry Judge, with swimming, scrambling, route-finding, and sweeping views across the coastal plains. Accessed via private property.
The Lost Canyon - Trip Report
Four canyoners tackled Crystal Canyon near Townsville, completing more than 15 abseils, swims, scrambling, and a steep Bullocky Tom's Track approach in just under nine hours.
DCK Overnighter with Cherry - Trip Report
A small-group overnight bushwalk to DCK Hut in Paluma, exploring Wilfred’s Lookout, Torsten’s Rock Garden, Crystal Creek Falls, Gold Creek Falls, old tin mining sites, Buttercup Lookout, and Paluma's rich rainforest history.
The Quartz Bikepacking Route - Trip Report
Ride the Quartz Bikepacking Route from Mingela to Nome via Ravenswood, White Blow, Doug Haigh Lookout, Clare, and the Haughton River. A remote two-day gravel adventure with camping, river crossings, wildlife, quiet roads, and outback scenery.