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# Hinchinbrook Island Pre-Xmas 1971
- URL: https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/hinchinbrook-island-prexmas-1971/
- Published: 1972-01-19T13:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-02T06:04:33.000Z
- Description: Hinchinbrook Island Pre-Christmas 1971: a challenging trek over Mt Bowen and The Thumb with steep ridges, she-oak and banksia slopes, rainforest saddles, and dramatic jagged peaks. Stunning views, rugged terrain, and classic North Queensland wilderness adventure on this iconic island.
- Author: Townsville Bushwalking Club

## Mt Spectre & Mt Diamantina

**Party:**  
Steve Coleman  
Bart van der Hel  
Ted Kelly  
Elizabeth Bourne  
Peter Reinamann

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Water available from saddles, usually rainforested. Ridges clothed in she-oak + banksia (typical Hinchinbook). Rope not taken but there is one section south of Mt Spectre where a short length could help, particularly if travelling from north to south. All well worthwhile - views, scenery, jagged ridges & peaks, doubts etc.

P. Reinamann   
20/1/72

N.B. It's advisable to take a radio in summer to ascertain cyclone situation.

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