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.
Paluma
Blue Gum Circuit, Paluma - Trip Report
The Blue Gum Circuit is an 11 km rainforest loop from Paluma Village, taking in Triple Falls, Blue Gum Creek, and old wolfram mining relics. We spend the day in lush valleys, rock hopping, and creek crossings, with plenty of chances to cool off along the way. A classic Paluma adventure.
Bowling Green Bay National Park
Walk to the Terraces, Bowling Green National Park - Trip Report
A scenic and adventurous hike to The Terraces in Bowling Green National Park. From creek crossings and rocky climbs at Black Rock to swimming at Princess Pools and waterfalls at The Terraces, this trip had it all - challenge, teamwork, and tropical rainforest beauty.
Tully Falls National Park
Tully Falls Area - Trip Report
Exploring North Queensland's rugged history and scenery, we visited the long-abandoned Eyrie Lookout with its rusted fence and sweeping gorge views and the dramatic Tully Falls Lookout - plus extra side quests!