Yarns of recent activities
Featuring three adventures - a scenic, history-rich Dalrymple Gap walk with far more creek crossings than expected, and a tough Mt Storth and Killymoon Creek bushwalk with granite scrambles, swims, and sweeping views.
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The Sister Mtns - Trip Report
Explore The Sisters Mountains near Townsville on a rugged private-property hike linking three summits, rocky cliff lookouts, steep scrambles, Slippery Rocks Creek, golden orb spiders, green ants, and rough lantana-filled ridgelines.
Bowling Green Bay National Park
Mt Storth - Trip Report
Mount Storth delivered steep northern ridgeline climbing, granite outcrops, summit views, Aboriginal rock art, and a varied descent via the Western Ridge and Killymoon Creek - a rewarding Townsville bushwalk through rugged Bowling Green Bay country.
A bit of history
Delve into the fascinating history of the Townsville Bushwalking Club, founded in May 1960. Uncover tales of the first local walks, dedicated early members, and a tragic 1962 mystery. Essential reading for North Queensland hiking enthusiasts!
Newsletter
Newsletter – September 2019
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.
Bowling Green Bay National Park
Mt Cleveland loop - Trip Report
A superb Mt Cleveland circuit with steep climbs, granite slabs, ridgeline traversing, shaded lunch beneath a huge rock, and sweeping views across Cape Cleveland, Cleveland Bay, and the surrounding peaks - an epic off-track day in Bowling Green Bay country.
Newsletter
Newsletter August 2019
Upcoming North Queensland walks, shares trip reports, map and gear updates, and bushwalking tips, from Mt Cleveland and Ethel Creek to digital topo maps and remote hiking tech.
Waterfall Creek
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.
Cape Cleveland 2019
Townsville Bushwalking Club’s Cape Cleveland hike saw 11 walkers tackle strong winds, ridgelines, Red Rock Bay, turtles near the lighthouse, and a scenic inland ridge traverse before finishing with ice creams at the roadhouse.
Waterview Creek and Black Hole
Ten walkers tackled Waterview Creek to the legendary Black Hole above Jourama Falls. The hike featured steep climbs, pandanus scrambles, giant figs, snakes, waterfalls, and a freezing swim in the deep pool.
Newsletter
Newsletter June 2019
June 2019 Townsville Bushwalking Club newsletter: upcoming hikes, meetings, and local track closures (Mt Elliot, Palm Creek, Paluma). Recent walks include Paradise Beach, Walkers Creek, Joy’s Cliff, Puzzle Goanna, and Bambaroo Track. Stay updated on bushwalks!
Cockatoo Rock 2019
Ten “mad” bushwalkers braved rain, slippery boulders, stinging trees, vines and steep climbs to reach Cockatoo Rock. A tough day of scrub bashing, wet rock hopping, cuts and bruises was rewarded with swims, views, teamwork, and the classic roadhouse ice cream finish.