Mount Cook. Magnetic Island.
This adventurous hike to Mt Cook combined rock hopping, hill climbing, and bushwalking, with caves, snakes, and stunning summit views. A classic North Queensland bushwalking story rich in history and challenge.
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"Aboriginal Art Gallery" near Kennedy - Second Attempt
In March 1962, Townsville Bushwalkers made their second attempt to find the Kennedy Caves near Boggy Camp Creek, Kennedy, NQ. Despite trekking 10 miles and following maps, the Aboriginal art gallery remained elusive, setting the stage for their eventual discovery a month later.
Walk/Search Report - "Blackfellers' art Gallery" at Kennedy
Date 16 & 17 Feb. 1962 Location of search entrance to Murray Creek gorge Party Paul Stephenson, Clarry Brewer, Ray Lane. Grading medium bushwalk Transport Land Rover and foot. 110 miles each way by vehicle. We did not find the caves, in which the art gallery was reported to be,
Wallaman Falls. Walk Report.
Experience the power of Wallaman Falls with Townsville Bushwalking Club’s 1962 walk report. Despite heavy rains, the group reached Australia’s tallest single-drop waterfall, witnessing roaring cascades, swirling clouds, and luminous spray. A classic North Queensland bushwalking adventure.
Hinchinbrook Island Exploratory Weekend
Explore Hinchinbrook Island with the Townsville Bushwalking Club’s 1962 canoe and walking trip. Covering 32 miles by canoe and 5 miles on foot, the party discovered crystal-clear springs, Zoe Bay’s tropical beauty, and rugged mountain backdrops—a classic North Queensland adventure.
Canoe Smith Report
The 1962 Herbert River canoe trip saw Graham Muller and Roy Lane paddle 40 miles from Long Pocket Bridge to Herbert Vale and back. A gruelling but rewarding journey, featuring kingfishers, egrets, pelicans, wallabies, and wild river scenery - an epic North Queensland adventure.
Trip Report - Into the Herbert Gorge by Dugout Canoe
In 1961, Townsville Bushwalking Club members paddled a dugout canoe 40 miles up the Herbert River Gorge, navigating rapids, camping on riverbanks, and exploring steep rainforest cliffs. A classic North Queensland canoe adventure into Herbert Gorge's wild beauty.
Running River
The 1961 trip to Running River and Puzzle Creek. Featuring rock hopping, challenging climbs, swimming in deep pools, and discovering Peter’s Gate, this adventurous outing near Paluma highlights the rugged beauty and rich history of North Queensland.
Walk Report - Blencoe Falls area of the Herbert Gorge
A 1961 walk report details an expedition to Blencoe Falls. Follow the handwritten account of a trek into Herbert Gorge to witness the "roaring fury" of the falls, a place described as a "hissing, crashing, vapourous monster." This is a captivating glimpse into a past adventure.
Adventure on Hinchinbrook Island – A 1953 Bushwalking Account
In January 1953, six members of the UQ Bushwalking Club braved storms, leeches, and cliffs to climb Mt Bowen and traverse Hinchinbrook’s rugged peaks. Their rain-soaked success captured the spirit of early exploration on Australia’s “Skye” and left a legacy for today’s adventurers.