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.
June with Townsville Bushwalking Club: AGM updates, new committee elected, and call for volunteer walk leaders. Adventures ahead include Hell Hole Gorge (22–23 June), White Mountains Canns Creek Canyons (29 Jun–1 Jul), and the popular Insulator Creek Falls hike.
It is the club's 64th birthday this month and of course, that calls for celebrations - read on to find out more. We just got back from the White Mountains with our trail boss Keith. He has penned a detailed trip story. So, sit back with a cuppa/or wine and enjoy
August with Townsville Bushwalking Club: make the most of the cool weather with Cloudy Creek via Mango Tree, mid-week Ethel Creek Falls, Paradise Beach coastal scramble, and a Blackhole Falls overnighter. Membership renewals due—join or renew and hit the trail in North Queensland.
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.
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!
Enjoy May with TBWC! Join us for adventurous hikes: Paradise Beach & Castle Rock (15 May), Lower Little Crystal Creek Falls (21 May), and the Terraces/High Camp classic (28 May). Scenic waterfalls, scrambles & swims await!
Townsville Bushwalking Club April 2022 trip report: Hermit Falls (Hidden Valley) waterfall walk, Puzzle Creek canyon classic, White Mountains eastern sandstone exploration, and a rapid Tasmania hiking tour—Freycinet, Walls of Jerusalem, Cradle & Frenchman’s Cap.
Townsville Bushwalking Club tackled the historic Bambaroo Track to Insulator Creek Falls. Giant figs, buttress trees, butterflies, steep climbs, canyon views, and rainforest magic made this 10 km hike unforgettable—topped off with ice creams at Frosty Mango.