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.
Take A Hike podcast
In Take A Hike EP 1, Luen Warneke and Cherry Judge guide us through the Crystal Falls walk from Paluma Dam, detailing family-friendly trails, swimming holes, and the historical Bullocky Tom's Track.
Bowling Green Bay National Park
Explore Pangola Falls, Double Creek Gorge, and Double Falls in Bowling Green Bay National Park on this scenic creek walk near Giru. Rock hop upstream to hidden waterfalls and Double Gorge, with cool mountain water and lush rainforest. A perfect summer adventure with the Townsville Bushwalking Club.
Discover upcoming Townsville Bushwalking Club hikes this October, including Hidden Gorges, Barron Gorge National Park, and Paluma to Ollera Creek. Join guided bushwalks, meet fellow hikers, and explore rugged trails, waterfalls, and summits. Read walker guidelines before joining.
Magnetic Island
Mount Cook bushwalk on Magnetic Island: steep climbs, overgrown tracks, stinging trees, and creek descents. A long adventure that ended at the wrong pub—but with the right cold drinks after 12 hours on the trail.
September is packed with adventure! Summit Mt Cook on Magnetic Island (18 Sept), wander orchid-rich Mt Spec (22 Sept), climb Mt Storth in Bowling Green Bay NP (25 Sept), or join our White Mountains trip (1–3 Oct). Register now to secure a spot!
Hughenden
Four days exploring White Mountains National Park’s Canns Creek: sandstone gorges, slot canyons, wildflowers, and rugged bushwalking. A true next-level adventure for experienced hikers in remote North Queensland.
Nine walkers tackled a steep circuit to Cowley Falls, descending past Friendship Falls to the South Johnstone River, then rock hopping upstream to the base of the falls. After a swim and photos, the group climbed steeply to the top and returned muddy and smiling.
Townsville
This hidden WWII route links the Western Water Tank to the Pillar Boxes, featuring stone steps, cliffside views and scenic contour walking. A unique Castle Hill bushwalk with local history and coastal views.
Radio
Townsville Bushwalking Club members Luen Warneke and Molly Hoey join ABC North Queensland's Michael Clarke to discuss local hiking, bushwalking safety, favourite walks, and how newcomers can get involved.
June 2022 with Townsville Bushwalking Club: trip reports from Paradise Beach & Castle Rock, Crystal Creek’s hidden falls, The Terraces, White Mountains NP, and Three Lagoons. Stunning hikes, canyons, waterfalls, and off-track adventures across North Queensland.
June adventures await! Explore Lower Crystal Creek’s giant boulders (11 June), trek to North Creek Falls (18 June), and discover Butterfly Falls in Girringun NP (25 June). Medium to hard walks — register now to secure your spot!
Paluma
Enjoying an easy ridgeline descent, a scenic waterfall swim, deep water soloing, and a steep but straightforward climb back out.