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.
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!
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.
Townsville Bushwalking Club newsletter – upcoming hikes, trip reports, walk schedules, safety tips, and bushwalking resources. Highlights include Crystal Creek Falls, DCK Hut, and plans for Bambaroo and Insulator Creek Canyon.
Townsville Bushwalking Club mid/late 2021: Waterfall Creek’s “100 waterfalls in a day,” Mt Spec overnight at DCK Hut, Triple Falls party, plus past highlights from White Mountains, Cape Cleveland, Balancing Rocks, and more. Join meetings, share trails, and explore with us—61 years strong!
July 2021 with Townsville Bushwalking Club: Magnetic Island walks, giant figs on Bambaroo Track, and classic creeks like Walkers Creek. Upcoming—Paradise Beach (1 Aug), Cape Cleveland Lighthouse (14–15 Aug), plus a mystery walk. Membership renewals and meetings return.
March 2021 with Townsville Bushwalking Club: a packed six weeks of adventures from Swamp Creek, Terraces, and Keelbottom Creek to Porcupine Gorge and Pelorus Island over Easter. Recent highlights include Mt Spec, Crystal Creek, cycling, kayaking, and more. Exploration is in our DNA!
Step back in time with our 1970s bushwalking slideshow. From Ayers Rock to Mt Halifax, Gloucester Island, and the Burdekin River, these photos capture classic trips, old-school gear, and the adventurous spirit that shaped our club’s history.