Round Mtn
Round Mountain near Townsville offers an easy day hike with panoramic 360° views of Mt Stuart, Mt Elliott, Fredericks Peak, and the Ross River Valley. Best after the wet season, this walk features open forest, a swim-worthy creek, and scenic pinnacles for adventurous bushwalkers.
Maps Army: Townsville Special, Thornton Gap.
Conclusions
A pleasant outing, particularly if there is good water in Round Mtn Ck., but nothing startling. Round mtn is an excellent vantage point for the environs. An easy day trip recommended just after wet seasons.
Access
Follow up Ross R. road until a gate is reached about 18 mls from Townsville.
Route
Traverse open forest country for 2 miles & climb mountain as in sketch. On top about 30° N.E. of the summit is an interesting pinnacle worth the airy view. A 360° view is available, showing up all the local bushwalking areas — Fredericks Pk, Mt Stuart, Mt Elliott Big Jack and up the Ross R. Valley. The descent is easy provided one keeps to the right of the ridge whenever a cliff is met with. The waterhole at the base of the mountain is swim-in-able after the wet season, but takes on an unwholesome appearance at other times. Follow down Round Mtn Ck on the R.H.S. to avoid all the gulleys coming off Round Mtn which one strikes on the L.H.S. Navigation back to the gate presents a challenge.
Timing
Trip 1 - 3/12/66
Lon Darveniza, P. Reimann:
- Left gate 7 AM
- Summit 8 AM
- Point ½ way between Round Mtn & Fredericks Peak 12 noon (lunch)
- Arr. gate 2.45 P.M.
Trip 2 - 2/4/67
Peter Gillard, Maureen Hollis, Lyn Hebermann, Lorraine Campbell, Don Gallagher, Dot Hubble, Lon Darveniza, Diedre Arnett, Mary Coiran, Ernst, mignon, Andrée Griffin, Gloria Carstens, Peter Reimann.
- Left gate 9 A.M.
- Summit 12 noon (after morning tea)
- Water hole 2.30 PM (lunch)
- Arr. gate 4.30 P.M.
P. M. Kinson
