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.
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.
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.
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.