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.
Discover historic bushwalking reports from Mt. Elliott National Park, located 14 miles from Townsville. Written between 1968 and 1971 , this guide offers trail notes, local history, and vivid accounts of hiking the rugged peaks of North Queensland.
Paluma Range above Ollera Creek, Sept 1971: a tough climb through steep gullies, loose rock, stinging gympie and tangled rainforest vines. Despite a cold, scratchy camp, the rugged terrain revealed new possibilities for exploring Star River and upper Ollera Creek in North Queensland’s wild ranges.
Double Creek Chasm hike, Aug 1971: a rugged North Queensland adventure near Giru with creek scrambling, waterfalls, grottos, fig trees and native wisteria. Climbers explored ridges with sweeping views to Bowen and Cape Upstart, making this a classic bushwalking and rock-climbing route.
Mt Westminster Abbey, Bishops Peak, and Dalrymple Track, July 1971: an unofficial North Queensland trek through steep ridges, rainforest, and open blady grass to the summit. Offering misty forest climbs, creek crossings, and historic features, showcasing rugged bushwalking adventures.
Many Peaks Range rock climbing, 1971: explore slabs, boulders, and short cliffs on the northern bluff with quality rock and varied routes. The higher bluff features a striking chimney climb, making this hidden North Queensland climbing spot a rewarding adventure.
Cape Upstart, April 1971: a rugged coastal trek with routes past Pebbly Beach, Moonlight Bay, Shark Bay and Kingfish Bay. Hike along bluffs, scrunge, and rock-hopping tracks, discover middens, deep pools, and butterfly-filled creeks. A classic North Queensland adventure on land and sea.
Easter 1971 expedition to Mt Dalrymple, Eungella National Park: rainforest trails, leeches, swiftlets, and panoramic summit views rivaling Bartle Frere. A two-day climb from Broken River with camping, waterfalls, and rugged North Queensland wilderness adventure.
Star River hike 1971: a 32-mile two-day trek in Mt Spec near Paluma, following rainforest tracks, Bluegum Creek, and Star River floodplains to Coane Range and Taravale Rd. Scenic views, wildlife, black-fish, historic huts, and classic North Queensland bushwalking adventure.
The rugged Sharp Elliott, The Shoulder, and Mt Elliott route near Townsville. Rainforest above 900 m, ridge crests, bracken and casuarina forests, and challenging ups and downs make this two-day hike rewarding. A compass is essential for navigation in this classic North Queensland adventure.
Cape Upstart adventure, Jan 1971: a gruelling two-day trek from Kingfish Bay to Moonlight Bay in extreme heat, swims despite sharks, fishing, and hidden grotto waterfalls. A challenging North Queensland hike that reveals the wild beauty and mystery of Cape Upstart.
Discover the hidden creeks of North Queensland in 1970: Gowrie Creek’s easy scenic valleys, Sword Creek’s rainforest rock-hopping and giant tooth peak, and Broadwater Creek’s cascades, ranges, and black bream. Classic bushwalking adventures with swimming holes and rugged beauty near Townsville.
Explore the rugged beauty of Ollera Creek and Rollingstone Creek on this challenging 1970 through-walk. From cold pools and steep climbs to dense rainforest scrubs and scenic ridges, this hike demands peak fitness and rewards with wild North Queensland adventure.