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.
Journey back to December 1967 on Hinchinbrook Island, where a small party tackled Pineapple Peak ridge, Mt Bowen, the Thumb, and Diamantina. With rope climbs, creek routes, tidal estuary crossings, and rugged campsites, this classic North Queensland trek offered wild beauty and tough adventure.
Explore the Burdekin River trip of November 1967, where Townsville bushwalkers camped by the Big Bend, rowed through rapids, discovered bowerbird bowers, and swam in the Echo Hole. A rugged journey of basalt tracks, river bends, and abundant birdlife in North Queensland’s outback.
Experience the wild beauty of Hinchinbrook Island with a 1967 expedition to North Peak and Mt Bowen. Featuring rugged creek routes, the Fingers ridge, fishing, oysters, and dramatic coastal landings, this classic bushwalk showcases some of Australia’s most spectacular wilderness scenery.
Round Mountain near Townsville offers an easy day hike with panoramic 360° views of Mt Stuart, Mt Elliott, Fredericks Peak, and the Ross River Valley. Best after the wet season, this walk features open forest, a swim-worthy creek, and scenic pinnacles for adventurous bushwalkers.
Explore Cloudy Creek, also known as Ethel Creek, in Paluma Range. This adventurous hike features multiple waterfalls, scenic forest tracks, and links to Witt’s Lookout and the Intake Road. A classic North Queensland bushwalk with rugged creek scrambles, cascades, and rainforest beauty.
Emmet Creek, south of Townsville on Highway 1, offers a steep bushwalk with rewarding views from the top. Though swimming holes are limited, hikers can reach the creek’s source in a day, making it a unique North Queensland adventure for those seeking rugged terrain and scenic outlooks.
Adventure to St. Margaret’s Creek near Townsville with its famous Slippery Dip, cascades, and hidden waterfall. A rewarding bushwalk featuring creek forks, rock scrambles, and scenic falls. Perfect for hikers seeking a fun day trip in North Queensland’s rainforest landscapes.
Discover Hencamp Creek and Ollera Creek, scenic bushwalking spots north of Townsville. These rainforest creeks offer refreshing streams, rocky scrambles, and the potential for a two-day hike over Circle Mountain linking both creeks. A hidden gem for adventurous North Queensland walkers.
Explore Cape Cleveland from lighthouse to Paradise Bay and Windmill in this epic coastal trek. Highlights include Reef Star boat ride, lighthouse tour, flying fox descent, rugged telegraph line trails, Red Rock Point, Cape Woora oysters, turtle sightings, and scenic beaches near Townsville.
Discover Chunda Bay (Ticklebelly) and Paradise Bay on the Cleveland Coast near Townsville. This 1960s bushwalk featured rocky scrambles at Cape Woora, oysters on the rocks, and swims at sandy coves. A scenic North Queensland coastal adventure of cliffs, beaches, and rugged beauty.
Explore Wallaman Falls and Mount Fox in this 1966 bushwalking adventure. The party trekked rainforest tracks, swam at the base of Australia’s highest waterfall, and climbed Mt Fox, an ancient volcano. A classic North Queensland hike combining rugged trails, history, and natural beauty.
Bambaroo Track to Fowler Track (1966) in Mt Spec offered an easy yet rewarding bushwalk with rainforest trails, Gardes Battery ruins, and stunning views from Gardes Lookout. A weekend of creek crossings, campsites, and history made this North Queensland hike both scenic and memorable.