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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paluma
Diorite Falls - Trip Report
18 km Grade 4 circuit from Paluma Dam to a pumping wet-season slab waterfall. Creek crossings, rainforest trails and a well-earned swim in one of North Queensland’s best waterfalls.
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February Newsletter 2026
Insulator Creek Paluma trip report, Wallaman Falls Butterfly Falls Lookout adventure, Diorite Falls, and Remembrance Falls Grade 5 off-track walks. Wet season waterfalls, lookouts, North Queensland bushwalking and new club events.
Paluma
Insulator Creek (Paluma) - Trip Report
Insulator Creek, Paluma National Park trip report - steep road climb, giant fig trees, cool creek swims and Fig Tree Falls on a hot North Queensland summer day. A character-building bushwalk finished perfectly with Frosty Mango ice cream.
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January Newsletter 2026
Sunrise hikes, waterfall adventures and wet-season exploring with the Townsville Bushwalking Club. Read our Magnetic Island Endeavour Falls trip report, upcoming Insulator Creek walk at Bambaroo, and discover hidden gorges, cascades and rainforest routes around Townsville.
Magnetic Island
Circuit Walk to Endeavour Falls, Magnetic Island - Trip Report
Sunrise hike on Magnetic Island with the Townsville Bushwalking Club, climbing to Sphinx Lookout and swimming at Endeavour Falls before a seafood lunch in Arcadia. A heartfelt farewell walk celebrating Ian Wallace's legacy and leadership.
Townsville
Castle Hill WWII relics loop (Walks 2 and 3) - Trip Report
Castle Hill WWII relics loop returns with two more guided walks exploring summit pillboxes, the command post, Dianella Track, the quarry and Project 81 bunker. A moderate 8 km adventure combining history, off-track terrain and Townsville’s best wartime sites.
Top Tips for Lightning Safety on a Hike
Lightning is a real threat for hikers in North Queensland, with millions of strikes each wet season. Learn the 30–30 rule, how to find safe shelter, and what to do if caught out. Stay storm-smart on the trail and return home safely.
Hervey Range
Harvey's Marbles - Trip Report
Explore Harvey's Marbles on Hervey Range, Queensland with Townsville Bushwalking Club - a granite plateau of house-sized boulders, dry creek beds, lookouts and regrowth forest. A hot but rewarding circuit hike to The Three Brothers escarpment.
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November Newsletter 2025
Join us for November’s walks and events, including the Christmas Party on 22 Nov and the Harveys Marbles hike on 29 Nov, plus trip reports from Tully Gorge, The Terraces, and Blue Gum Circuit.