Delve into the fascinating history of the Townsville Bushwalking Club, founded in May 1960. Uncover tales of the first local walks, dedicated early members, and a tragic 1962 mystery. Essential reading for North Queensland hiking enthusiasts!
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Join the Townsville Bushwalking Club this September 2019 for guided hikes to Little Crystal Creek, Paluma rainforest, Mt Cook on Magnetic Island, and more. Discover new introductory walks, safety tips on the Gympie Gympie stinging tree, and updates on meetings, membership, and local adventures.
Bowling Green Bay National Park
A superb Mt Cleveland circuit with steep climbs, granite slabs, ridgeline traversing, shaded lunch beneath a huge rock, and sweeping views across Cape Cleveland, Cleveland Bay, and the surrounding peaks - an epic off-track day in Bowling Green Bay country.
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Upcoming North Queensland walks, shares trip reports, map and gear updates, and bushwalking tips, from Mt Cleveland and Ethel Creek to digital topo maps and remote hiking tech.
Bushwalking Waterfall Creek, Paluma Range: rock hopping, cascades, orchids, and stunning views across Ingham and Hinchinbrook. A challenging hike with waterfalls, pools, and rugged rainforest adventure near Townsville.
Townsville Bushwalking Club’s Cape Cleveland hike saw 11 walkers tackle strong winds, ridgelines, Red Rock Bay, turtles near the lighthouse, and a scenic inland ridge traverse before finishing with ice creams at the roadhouse.
Ten walkers tackled Waterview Creek to the legendary Black Hole above Jourama Falls. The hike featured steep climbs, pandanus scrambles, giant figs, snakes, waterfalls, and a freezing swim in the deep pool.
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June 2019 Townsville Bushwalking Club newsletter: upcoming hikes, meetings, and local track closures (Mt Elliot, Palm Creek, Paluma). Recent walks include Paradise Beach, Walkers Creek, Joy’s Cliff, Puzzle Goanna, and Bambaroo Track. Stay updated on bushwalks!
Ten “mad” bushwalkers braved rain, slippery boulders, stinging trees, vines and steep climbs to reach Cockatoo Rock. A tough day of scrub bashing, wet rock hopping, cuts and bruises was rewarded with swims, views, teamwork, and the classic roadhouse ice cream finish.
Cockatoo Rock adventure with the Townsville Bushwalking Club: a tough off-track climb through boulders, cliffs and rainforest to a granite summit above Cockatoo Creek waterfall. Rugged terrain, stunning views and true North Queensland challenge.
Four days, countless creek crossings, and one very grumpy leader until his “special red” was found. Porcupine Gorge delivered fast water, tough scrambles, sandy camps, laughter, and a trip to remember.
Aussie Ten Peaks in the Snowies: 130 km/h gusts, –5.5 °C, zero visibility and a ‘shortcut’ that maybe wasn’t. Seven summits on day one, two in a gale on day two, and a blown-off finale. Brutal, hilarious, unforgettable—definitely not a circle. Probably.