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.
Bullocky Toms Track, Mt Spec (1966). A two-day bushwalk exploring Forbes Track, Fowler Lookout, Sardine Battery, and Gold Creek Falls. Featuring rugged rainforest trails, creek crossings, and panoramic views from Cardwell Range to Cape Cleveland, this North Queensland hike offers rich adventure.
Hike Big Jack and Five Heads Creek near Townsville for stunning views of Mt Elliott, Ross River, and rugged ridgelines. This 1966 bushwalk featured rocky scrambles, open grassy slopes, and scenic summits, making it a rewarding winter trek through classic North Queensland landscapes.
Experience the epic Garrawalt–Wallaman through walk (1966). From rainforest rock-hopping and towering Garrawalt Falls to the grandeur of Wallaman Falls, this challenging multi-day trek near Ingham offers stunning scenery, swimming holes, and rugged North Queensland adventure.
Discover Running River’s 1966 adventure! The first joint trip of the Townsville Bushwalking Club and Camera Club brought 23 participants together for camping, swimming, photography, wildlife spotting, and storytelling around the campfire in North Queensland’s rugged bush.
In October 1965, Townsville Bushwalking Club fulfilled their goal of walking the historic Bambaroo Track from Shays’ House to Alswold, then climbing to the top of Jourama Falls. The trek revealed rainforest trails, open ridges, swimming holes, and sweeping views across Mt Spec and Paluma ranges.
In October 1965, Townsville Bushwalking Club explored Shays’ House at Mt Spec after fire destroyed the old homestead. The weekend trek included rainforest walks, Waterfall Creek’s trout pool, and Witts Lookout views, uncovering lost pioneer tracks in Paluma’s rugged mountain landscape.
Discover the historic Bambaroo Track near Mt Spec, once used by Aboriginal people and pioneers. This 1965 Townsville Bushwalking Club trek followed Bullocky Tom’s Track by mistake, uncovering rainforest ridges, Crystal Creek crossings, and rugged terrain in Paluma’s wild ranges.
Discover Yamanie Falls on this classic Townsville Bushwalking Club May Day weekend adventure in 1964. The group trekked 23 miles along the Herbert River and Yamanie Creek, enjoyed swims, dingoes, and starry skies. A scenic, easy walking route with perfect weather made this a memorable bushwalk.
Hencamp Creek bushwalk, Nov 1963: a 12-mile hike in the Paluma Range with rock-hopping, swimming in deep rock pools, and rugged mountain scenery. The Townsville Bushwalking Club explored creeks, bushfire-scorched flats, and crystal-clear waterholes on this easy yet rewarding North Queensland walk.
Ollera Creek bushwalk, July 1963: a 16-mile rock-hopping adventure in the Paluma Range near Ingham. The Townsville Bushwalking Club explored crystal-clear pools, granite outcrops, waterfalls, fish, tortoises, and colourful birdlife, camping under the stars with views of Circle View Mountain.
Garrawalt–Wallaman throughwalk, Sept 1962: a gruelling 26-mile trek from the Herbert River via Garrawalt Falls to Wallaman Falls. The Townsville Bushwalking Club battled rivers, gorges, scrub, and towering waterfalls on this hard North Queensland hike—one of the region’s finest wilderness walks.