Townsville Bushwalking Club tackled the historic Bambaroo Track to Insulator Creek Falls. Giant figs, buttress trees, butterflies, steep climbs, canyon views, and rainforest magic made this 10 km hike unforgettable—topped off with ice creams at Frosty Mango.
Townsville Bushwalking Club newsletter – upcoming hikes, trip reports, walk schedules, safety tips, and bushwalking resources. Highlights include Crystal Creek Falls, DCK Hut, and plans for Bambaroo and Insulator Creek Canyon.
Townsville Bushwalking Club mid/late 2021: Waterfall Creek’s “100 waterfalls in a day,” Mt Spec overnight at DCK Hut, Triple Falls party, plus past highlights from White Mountains, Cape Cleveland, Balancing Rocks, and more. Join meetings, share trails, and explore with us—61 years strong!
July 2021 with Townsville Bushwalking Club: Magnetic Island walks, giant figs on Bambaroo Track, and classic creeks like Walkers Creek. Upcoming—Paradise Beach (1 Aug), Cape Cleveland Lighthouse (14–15 Aug), plus a mystery walk. Membership renewals and meetings return.
Paluma
Discover Echo Creek in Paluma Range National Park. This scenic creek walk features lush rainforest, granite cascades, a hidden waterfall and logging history. A wet-feet adventure near Townsville for experienced bushwalkers.
March 2021 with Townsville Bushwalking Club: a packed six weeks of adventures from Swamp Creek, Terraces, and Keelbottom Creek to Porcupine Gorge and Pelorus Island over Easter. Recent highlights include Mt Spec, Crystal Creek, cycling, kayaking, and more. Exploration is in our DNA!
Paluma
Exploring Upper Gold Creek in Paluma Range National Park on this 20 km off-track bushwalk from Paluma Dam. Featuring Foxlee's Lookout, lush rainforest creek walking, Cairns Creek overflow, and Gold Creek Falls.
Step back in time with our 1970s bushwalking slideshow. From Ayers Rock to Mt Halifax, Gloucester Island, and the Burdekin River, these photos capture classic trips, old-school gear, and the adventurous spirit that shaped our club’s history.
Paluma
Explore the historic K-Traverse in Paluma Range National Park. This Grade 5 bushwalk follows old logging roads to Birthday Creek, with rainforest, relics, bottle dumps and swimming holes. A wild North Queensland adventure for experienced bushwalkers.
From steep climbs on the Paluma Range and long hot slogs on the Conway Circuit to a pig-charged rainforest and the fast “Bambaroo Express”, walkers faced hills, mishaps, laughter, and plenty of stories.
Join the Townsville Bushwalking Club this September 2019 for guided hikes to Little Crystal Creek, Paluma rainforest, Mt Cook on Magnetic Island, and more. Discover new introductory walks, safety tips on the Gympie Gympie stinging tree, and updates on meetings, membership, and local adventures.
Bushwalking Waterfall Creek, Paluma Range: rock hopping, cascades, orchids, and stunning views across Ingham and Hinchinbrook. A challenging hike with waterfalls, pools, and rugged rainforest adventure near Townsville.