Paluma
The Lost Canyon - Trip Report
Four canyoners tackled Crystal Canyon near Townsville, completing more than 15 abseils, swims, scrambling, and a steep Bullocky Tom's Track approach in just under nine hours.
Paluma
DCK Overnighter with Cherry - Trip Report
A small-group overnight bushwalk to DCK Hut in Paluma, exploring Wilfred’s Lookout, Torsten’s Rock Garden, Crystal Creek Falls, Gold Creek Falls, old tin mining sites, Buttercup Lookout, and Paluma's rich rainforest history.
Paluma
Frances Creek Gorge and Golden Orb Creek circuit - Trip Report
Explore Frances Creek Gorge and Flagstone Creek on a rugged Townsville Bushwalking Club circuit from Jourama Falls, featuring creek walking, swimming, granite slabs, scrambling, wildlife, cattle tracks, Jacobsen's Track, and the spider-filled Golden Orb Creek.
Paluma
Top of Jourama Falls - Trip Report
A scenic Townsville Bushwalking Club walk to the top of Jourama Falls, with 17 walkers enjoying the alternative lookout route, granite pools, flowing waterfalls, swimming, wildlife, big views, and a social stop at Frosty Mango.
Paluma
Crystal Creek via Wilfred's Lookout & Torsten's Rock Garden - Trip Report
Crystal Creek was wild and beautiful as 11 walkers explored Wilfred's Lookout & Torsten's Rock Garden and the Crystal Lagoon. High water and strong flow turned the group back before the Blue Lagoons, but the rainforest, icy swims, and magical scenery made it unforgettable.
Paluma
Gorge Falls, Rope Falls, and Loop Falls - Trip Report
Nine walkers explored Gorge Falls, Rope Falls, and Loop Falls at Mount Halifax in Paluma Range National Park after Jourama Falls closed. Flowing creeks, swims, rainforest scenery, slippery rocks, and a white-lipped green tree frog made it memorable.
Paluma
Remembrance Falls - Trip Report
Wet-season bushwalk to Paluma State Forest waterfalls. A 14 km off-track loop adventure through misty ridgelines, logging roads, and slippery creek scrambles to a multi-tiered waterfall flowing strong after rain.
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.
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.
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.
Paluma
DCK Hut Long Weekend - Trip Report
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.
Paluma
Hermit Falls - Trip Report
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.