Paluma
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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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.
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Escape the heat of Townsville and retreat into Paluma Range National Park. A long weekend at DCK Hut meant rainforest hikes, icy creek swims, orchids in bloom, and nights by the fire. Adventure, wildlife, and waterfalls — classic North Queensland bushwalking at its best.
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Nine walkers tackled Hermit Falls the hard way, navigating thick bush, creek crossings, snakes, and scrub bashing before enjoying a chilly swim and the falls’ best views, finishing with the classic Frosty Mango stop.
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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.
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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.
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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.