Paluma
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.
Townsville Bushwalking Club
A friendly community exploring North Queensland’s rainforests, peaks, rivers and coast. We run regular day walks, overnight trips, and multi-day adventures with a focus on safety, inclusivity, and Leave No Trace principles.
Newsletter
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.
Bowling Green Bay National Park
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.
Bowling Green Bay National Park
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.
Paluma
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.
Paluma
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.
Charters Towers Region
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.
Newsletter
June Newsletter 2026
Catch up on the latest Townsville Bushwalking Club news, with May trip reports, Castle Hill walks, Paluma rainforest adventures, Mt Stuart fitness, upcoming June and July walks, club history, and a Paradise Beach clean-up with Ocean Crusaders.
Hidden Valley
Running River and Puzzle Creek - Trip Report
Running River and Puzzle Creek delivered a rugged TBWC adventure with rock hopping, ridge climbs, Saint Peter's Gate, freezing pack swims, granite gorges, drone drama, and plenty of laughs in Hidden Valley.
K-Traverse & Forgotten Falls - Trip Report
Forgotten Falls via the historic K-Traverse made for a classic Paluma rainforest walk, with misty drizzle, cool weather, leeches, creek crossings, rocky scrambling, swims, waterfalls, and great company.
Paluma
Frances Creek Gorge and Golden Orb Creek circuit - Trip Report
Explore Frances Creek Gorge and Flagstone Creek on a rugged Townsville Bushwalking Club circuit from Jourama Falls, featuring creek walking, swimming, granite slabs, scrambling, wildlife, cattle tracks, Jacobsen's Track, and the spider-filled Golden Orb Creek.
Cockatoo Creek Intro Walk - Trip Report
Explore Cockatoo Creek on a half-day, intro-level creek hop in Bowling Green Bay National Park. This walk combines on-track and off-track sections.