Explore Cape Cleveland from lighthouse to Paradise Bay and Windmill in this epic coastal trek. Highlights include Reef Star boat ride, lighthouse tour, flying fox descent, rugged telegraph line trails, Red Rock Point, Cape Woora oysters, turtle sightings, and scenic beaches near Townsville.
Discover Chunda Bay (Ticklebelly) and Paradise Bay on the Cleveland Coast near Townsville. This 1960s bushwalk featured rocky scrambles at Cape Woora, oysters on the rocks, and swims at sandy coves. A scenic North Queensland coastal adventure of cliffs, beaches, and rugged beauty.
Explore Wallaman Falls and Mount Fox in this 1966 bushwalking adventure. The party trekked rainforest tracks, swam at the base of Australia’s highest waterfall, and climbed Mt Fox, an ancient volcano. A classic North Queensland hike combining rugged trails, history, and natural beauty.
Bambaroo Track to Fowler Track (1966) in Mt Spec offered an easy yet rewarding bushwalk with rainforest trails, Gardes Battery ruins, and stunning views from Gardes Lookout. A weekend of creek crossings, campsites, and history made this North Queensland hike both scenic and memorable.
Climb the Middle Sister near Townsville for rock climbing training and sweeping views of Mt Elliott. This 1966 outing featured 150–200 ft cliffs, exposed routes, and abseiling practice, making it a classic North Queensland spot for both novice and experienced climbers.
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.