May Walks 2022
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
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.
Walks Report April 2022
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.
Holey Dooley Tree, and a Mouse
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.
Newsletter - February 2022
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.
October-cum-early November Newsletter
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 Newsletter of the Townsville Bushwalking Club
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.
ESCAPE - March 2021 Newsletter
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!
Bushwalking in the 1970s
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.
Paluma Range Traverse, Conway, Bambaroo
From steep climbs on the Paluma Range and long hot slogs on the Conway Circuit to a pig-charged rainforest and the fast “Bambaroo Express”, walkers faced hills, mishaps, laughter, and plenty of stories.
Newsletter – September 2019
Join the Townsville Bushwalking Club this September 2019 for guided hikes to Little Crystal Creek, Paluma rainforest, Mt Cook on Magnetic Island, and more. Discover new introductory walks, safety tips on the Gympie Gympie stinging tree, and updates on meetings, membership, and local adventures.
Waterfall Creek
Bushwalking Waterfall Creek, Paluma Range: rock hopping, cascades, orchids, and stunning views across Ingham and Hinchinbrook. A challenging hike with waterfalls, pools, and rugged rainforest adventure near Townsville.
Cape Cleveland 2019
Townsville Bushwalking Club’s Cape Cleveland hike saw 11 walkers tackle strong winds, ridgelines, Red Rock Bay, turtles near the lighthouse, and a scenic inland ridge traverse before finishing with ice creams at the roadhouse.