Paluma
Little Crystal Creek Falls - Trip Report
Enjoying an easy ridgeline descent, a scenic waterfall swim, deep water soloing, and a steep but straightforward climb back out.
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.
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!
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.
Paluma
Bluewater Gorge - Trip Report
Bluewater Gorge delivered a rugged and rewarding half-day adventure through rainforest, she-oak forest, creek scrambles, and valley views. This small-group Townsville Bushwalking Club walk revisited a classic Paluma Range route to hidden falls.
Girringun National Park
Butterfly Falls weekend - Euphorion, Ornithoptera, and Birdwing Falls - Trip Report
Hidden waterfalls in Girringun National Park on this Townsville Bushwalking Club adventure to Euphorion Falls, Ornithoptera Falls, and Birdwing Falls. Two groups explored rainforest tracks, rock-hopped creeks, and dramatic escarpment views beneath Wallaman Falls.
Hidden Valley
Upper Puzzle Creek Falls, Hidden Valley - Trip Report
Upper Puzzle Creek Falls in Hidden Valley on this short off-track bushwalk near Townsville. Visit the historic Puzzle Creek Hut, practise map and compass navigation, and rock hop to a hidden granite waterfall in North Queensland.
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.
Paluma
Exploring Echo Creek - Trip Report
Discover Echo Creek in Paluma Range National Park. This scenic creek walk features lush rainforest, granite cascades, a hidden waterfall and logging history. A wet-feet adventure near Townsville for experienced bushwalkers.
Paluma
Insulator Creek and Fig Tree Falls - Trail Maintenance
Track maintenance meets rainforest exploration on this Townsville Bushwalking Club outing in Paluma Range National Park, featuring Wilfred's Proper, old relics, Fig Tree Falls, Insulator Creek, and the drop at Insulator Falls.