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# Mt Elliott 14/8/66 (Unofficial trip)
- URL: https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/mt-elliott-unofficial-trip-1966/
- Published: 1966-08-13T14:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-30T00:37:40.000Z
- Description: Mt Elliott hike (1966). This unofficial bushwalk explored rainforest slopes and rocky outcrops with sweeping 360° views. Offering rich botanical interest and stunning scenery near Alligator Creek Falls, Mt Elliott remains one of North Queensland’s most rewarding hiking destinations.
- Author: Townsville Bushwalking Club

**Participants**  
Louis Dauwens, Peter Heimann.

**Route**  
as per sketch

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Point "A" is 100-200 feet below the highest point. 2 large rocks just above the rainforest and allow a 360° view to be had. There does not appear to be a view available from the summit of Mt Elliott itself.

**Timing**  
8.30 AM left bottom   
1.0 P.M. arrived "A"   
2.30 P.M. left "A"  
5.30 P.M. arrived bottom 

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**Conclusions**  
Good views on route, and from the top. Interesting botanically, particularly in section BC. For an official club trip it would be better occupying a whole weekend, perhaps camping at the top of Alligator Ck Falls. Fine country - well worth the effort.

P. R. Hinnmans.

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