Cape Upstart, April 1971: a rugged coastal trek with routes past Pebbly Beach, Moonlight Bay, Shark Bay and Kingfish Bay. Hike along bluffs, scrunge, and rock-hopping tracks, discover middens, deep pools, and butterfly-filled creeks. A classic North Queensland adventure on land and sea.
Easter 1971 expedition to Mt Dalrymple, Eungella National Park: rainforest trails, leeches, swiftlets, and panoramic summit views rivaling Bartle Frere. A two-day climb from Broken River with camping, waterfalls, and rugged North Queensland wilderness adventure.
Star River hike 1971: a 32-mile two-day trek in Mt Spec near Paluma, following rainforest tracks, Bluegum Creek, and Star River floodplains to Coane Range and Taravale Rd. Scenic views, wildlife, black-fish, historic huts, and classic North Queensland bushwalking adventure.
The rugged Sharp Elliott, The Shoulder, and Mt Elliott route near Townsville. Rainforest above 900 m, ridge crests, bracken and casuarina forests, and challenging ups and downs make this two-day hike rewarding. A compass is essential for navigation in this classic North Queensland adventure.
Cape Upstart adventure, Jan 1971: a gruelling two-day trek from Kingfish Bay to Moonlight Bay in extreme heat, swims despite sharks, fishing, and hidden grotto waterfalls. A challenging North Queensland hike that reveals the wild beauty and mystery of Cape Upstart.
Discover the hidden creeks of North Queensland in 1970: Gowrie Creek’s easy scenic valleys, Sword Creek’s rainforest rock-hopping and giant tooth peak, and Broadwater Creek’s cascades, ranges, and black bream. Classic bushwalking adventures with swimming holes and rugged beauty near Townsville.
Explore the rugged beauty of Ollera Creek and Rollingstone Creek on this challenging 1970 through-walk. From cold pools and steep climbs to dense rainforest scrubs and scenic ridges, this hike demands peak fitness and rewards with wild North Queensland adventure.
Sail back to 1970 with a bushwalking and sailing adventure on Gloucester Island. From Squally Bay’s hidden camp to fishing, granite pinnacles, rainforest gullies, and wild seas near Bowen, this Easter trip revealed stunning views, abundant water, and unforgettable North Queensland beauty.
Hike Mt Spec via Waterfall Creek, Shay’s Clearing, Bambaroo and Bullocky Tom’s tracks. This 1970 bushwalk featured rainforest creeks, barefoot scrambling, abundant fruit, and rugged climbs. A classic North Queensland adventure best done in the dry season for safety and rewarding views.
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.
Discover Cape Upstart on this 1970 trek: moonlit beach crossings, saltpans, and cliff traverses leading to Kingfish Bay and beyond. With fishing, swimming, rugged inland routes, and stunning coastal scenery, this North Queensland adventure captures the wild beauty of the cape.
Explore the Rollingstone Creek area with climbs to Godwin’s Peak and Mt Halifax. This North Queensland bushwalking region offers steep ridges, rainforest gorges, pineapple patches, superb summit views, abundant fish, and challenging but rewarding day hikes near Townsville.