Hinchinbrook Island Dec 1969 & May 1970

Explore Hinchinbrook Island treks of 1969–1970: rugged climbs to Mt Bowen and Diamantina, scenic campsites above creeks and saddles, crystal pools in Zoe Creek, and thrilling coastal traverses. These classic North Queensland bushwalks offered wild beauty, rope work, and unforgettable adventure.

Townsville Bushwalking Club

01 May 1970 — 1 min read

HINCHINBROOK ISLAND DEC 1969

Party: Lou Darseniza Peter Reimann

Route: as per sketch.

Details of campsites:

① * At major creek junction at large pool

② On peak overlooking Hinchinbrook channel

③ * In paddle under large rock-slabs

④ At rocky outcrop just above the saddle on the Bowen side, (all "beaut" spots)

* means water close at hand

Comments

The route taken was excellent - a trip thoroughly recommended. Water was obtainable below the saddles between the peaks 3100' 3300' 3500' & Mt Bowen. There are some beautiful, deep, clear pools in Zoe Ck. The route around the rocks between the 2 bays provided a (sometimes) exciting finish to the trip avoiding being washed off the faces by waves - but was far preferable to the inland scrub-bash.

HINCHINBROOK ISLAND May 1970

Party: Isobel Colman, Jan Partridge, Lou Darseniza, Peter Reimann

Route: Camped above at waterfall in creek running into the southern end of Zoe Bay. Climbed Diamantina & returned to the waterfall in a day - somewhat pressed. Route taken was as per Dec 1967 sketch.

P. Reimann

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