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.
The 1962 Herbert River canoe trip saw Graham Muller and Roy Lane paddle 40 miles from Long Pocket Bridge to Herbert Vale and back. A gruelling but rewarding journey, featuring kingfishers, egrets, pelicans, wallabies, and wild river scenery - an epic North Queensland adventure.
In 1961, Townsville Bushwalking Club members paddled a dugout canoe 40 miles up the Herbert River Gorge, navigating rapids, camping on riverbanks, and exploring steep rainforest cliffs. A classic North Queensland canoe adventure into Herbert Gorge's wild beauty.
The 1961 trip to Running River and Puzzle Creek. Featuring rock hopping, challenging climbs, swimming in deep pools, and discovering Peter’s Gate, this adventurous outing near Paluma highlights the rugged beauty and rich history of North Queensland.
A 1961 walk report details an expedition to Blencoe Falls. Follow the handwritten account of a trek into Herbert Gorge to witness the "roaring fury" of the falls, a place described as a "hissing, crashing, vapourous monster." This is a captivating glimpse into a past adventure.
In January 1953, six members of the UQ Bushwalking Club braved storms, leeches, and cliffs to climb Mt Bowen and traverse Hinchinbrook’s rugged peaks. Their rain-soaked success captured the spirit of early exploration on Australia’s “Skye” and left a legacy for today’s adventurers.