Mt Halifax - Trip Report
Nine walkers tackled Mount Halifax, reaching the cloud-covered summit after five hours. A fleeting view over Halifax Bay, lunch in the cool air, and a refreshing foot soak at Rope Falls capped off a great trip.
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July Newsletter 2026
Previous trip report, including canyoning, creek walks, bikepacking, coastal hikes, AGM updates, a new committee, free visitor walks, upcoming July trips, Club history, trip-leader opportunities, and plenty of Type 2 fun across North Queensland.
Exploring Unnamed Waterfalls near Alligator Creek - Trip Report
Five walkers explored a dry creek in Bowling Green Bay National Park, discovering granite waterfalls, rugged scrambling, sweeping views, feral boars, and one memorable encounter with a stinging tree.
Walkers Creek - Trip Report
Seven hikers explored Walkers Creek's granite boulders, clear pools, cascades, and waterfalls on a rewarding club adventure led by Cherry Judge, with swimming, scrambling, route-finding, and sweeping views across the coastal plains. Accessed via private property.
The Lost Canyon - Trip Report
Four canyoners tackled Crystal Canyon near Townsville, completing more than 15 abseils, swims, scrambling, and a steep Bullocky Tom's Track approach in just under nine hours.
DCK Overnighter with Cherry - Trip Report
A small-group overnight bushwalk to DCK Hut in Paluma, exploring Wilfred’s Lookout, Torsten’s Rock Garden, Crystal Creek Falls, Gold Creek Falls, old tin mining sites, Buttercup Lookout, and Paluma's rich rainforest history.
The Quartz Bikepacking Route - Trip Report
Ride the Quartz Bikepacking Route from Mingela to Nome via Ravenswood, White Blow, Doug Haigh Lookout, Clare, and the Haughton River. A remote two-day gravel adventure with camping, river crossings, wildlife, quiet roads, and outback scenery.
June Newsletter 2026
Catch up on the latest Townsville Bushwalking Club news, with May trip reports, Castle Hill walks, Paluma rainforest adventures, Mt Stuart fitness, upcoming June and July walks, club history, and a Paradise Beach clean-up with Ocean Crusaders.
Running River and Puzzle Creek - Trip Report
Running River and Puzzle Creek delivered a rugged TBWC adventure with rock hopping, ridge climbs, Saint Peter's Gate, freezing pack swims, granite gorges, drone drama, and plenty of laughs in Hidden Valley.
K-Traverse & Forgotten Falls - Trip Report
Forgotten Falls via the historic K-Traverse made for a classic Paluma rainforest walk, with misty drizzle, cool weather, leeches, creek crossings, rocky scrambling, swims, waterfalls, and great company.
Frances Creek Gorge and Golden Orb Creek circuit - Trip Report
Explore Frances Creek Gorge and Flagstone Creek on a rugged Townsville Bushwalking Club circuit from Jourama Falls, featuring creek walking, swimming, granite slabs, scrambling, wildlife, cattle tracks, Jacobsen's Track, and the spider-filled Golden Orb Creek.
Cockatoo Creek Intro Walk - Trip Report
Explore Cockatoo Creek on a half-day, intro-level creek hop in Bowling Green Bay National Park. This walk combines on-track and off-track sections.
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May Newsletter 2026
The May newsletter rounds up recent walks, bikepacking, waterfall swims, upcoming North Queensland adventures, club history, safety tips, trail care, outdoor reflections, community news, and ways to get involved this month.
Paluma
Top of Jourama Falls - Trip Report
A scenic Townsville Bushwalking Club walk to the top of Jourama Falls, with 17 walkers enjoying the alternative lookout route, granite pools, flowing waterfalls, swimming, wildlife, big views, and a social stop at Frosty Mango.
Townsville
Bikepacking Hervey Range, Fanning River, and Mingela - Trip Report
A two-day Townsville Bushwalking Club bikepacking adventure through Hervey Range, Dotswood Road, Fanning River, and Mingela, with gravel roads, creek crossings, swimming, camping, and plenty of good company.
Bowling Green Bay National Park
Easter Long Weekend to Paradise Beach and Castle Rock - Trip Report
Easter long weekend bushwalk to Paradise Beach and Castle Rock at Cape Cleveland with the Townsville Bushwalking Club - remote beaches, coastal camping, granite lookouts, a freshwater creek, wild surf, sunrise yoga, and great company.
Girringun National Park
Lookout Creek Canyon - Trip Report
Tackling Lookout Creek Canyon near Wallaman Falls, combining off-track scrambling, abseiling, aqua pools, flowing waterfalls, Stony Creek, and a head-torch exit after a big day in Girringun National Park.
Girringun National Park
Wallaman Escarpment - Trip Report
Learn to Lead at the Wallaman escarpment gave Townsville Bushwalking Club members practical off-track navigation training, map-and-compass skills, escarpment views, flowing creeks, and a confidence-building day aimed at developing future walk leaders.
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April Newsletter 2026
This newsletter rounds up wet-season adventures, trip reports, upcoming walks, club history, safety tips, conservation notes, and community news from across North Queensland. Catch the latest events, stories, and ways to get involved.
Paluma
Crystal Creek via Wilfred's Lookout & Torsten's Rock Garden - Trip Report
Crystal Creek was wild and beautiful as 11 walkers explored Wilfred's Lookout & Torsten's Rock Garden and the Crystal Lagoon. High water and strong flow turned the group back before the Blue Lagoons, but the rainforest, icy swims, and magical scenery made it unforgettable.
Paluma
Gorge Falls, Rope Falls, and Loop Falls - Trip Report
Nine walkers explored Gorge Falls, Rope Falls, and Loop Falls at Mount Halifax in Paluma Range National Park after Jourama Falls closed. Flowing creeks, swims, rainforest scenery, slippery rocks, and a white-lipped green tree frog made it memorable.
Townsville
Dick Creek Falls, Mt Stuart - Trip Report
A steep and adventurous Townsville Bushwalking Club walk exploring Dick Creek Falls (Stoney Creek tributary) and the Wulguru Chasm near Mount Stuart. Off-track ridges, creek crossings, hidden waterfalls, Florence's Gorge Chasm, and a refreshing swim made for a classic NQ wet-season adventure.
Paluma
Remembrance Falls - Trip Report
Wet-season bushwalk to Paluma State Forest waterfalls. A 14 km off-track loop adventure through misty ridgelines, logging roads, and slippery creek scrambles to a multi-tiered waterfall flowing strong after rain.
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March Newsletter 2026
Continuation of the wet-season waterfalls theme. Cherry's walk to Diorite Falls, pumping in full flow, Wallaman updates, upcoming bushwalks in North Queensland, safety reminders on snake bite first aid, and new community updates.