May Newsletter 2026
The May newsletter rounds up recent walks, bikepacking, waterfall swims, upcoming North Queensland adventures, club history, safety tips, trail care, outdoor reflections, community news, and ways to get involved this month.
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.
Bikepacking Hervey Range, Fanning River, and Mingela - Trip Report
A two-day Townsville Bushwalking Club bikepacking adventure through Hervey Range, Dotswood Road, Fanning River, and Mingela, with gravel roads, creek crossings, swimming, camping, and plenty of good company.
Easter Long Weekend to Paradise Beach and Castle Rock - Trip Report
Easter long weekend bushwalk to Paradise Beach and Castle Rock at Cape Cleveland with the Townsville Bushwalking Club - remote beaches, coastal camping, granite lookouts, a freshwater creek, wild surf, sunrise yoga, and great company.
Wallaman Escarpment - Trip Report
Learn to Lead at the Wallaman escarpment gave Townsville Bushwalking Club members practical off-track navigation training, map-and-compass skills, escarpment views, flowing creeks, and a confidence-building day aimed at developing future walk leaders.
April Newsletter 2026
This newsletter rounds up wet-season adventures, trip reports, upcoming walks, club history, safety tips, conservation notes, and community news from across North Queensland. Catch the latest events, stories, and ways to get involved.
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.
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.
Dick Creek Falls, Mt Stuart - Trip Report
A steep and adventurous Townsville Bushwalking Club walk exploring Dick Creek Falls (Stoney Creek tributary) and the Wulguru Chasm near Mount Stuart. Off-track ridges, creek crossings, hidden waterfalls, Florence's Gorge Chasm, and a refreshing swim made for a classic NQ wet-season adventure.
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.
March Newsletter 2026
Continuation of the wet-season waterfalls theme. Cherry's walk to Diorite Falls, pumping in full flow, Wallaman updates, upcoming bushwalks in North Queensland, safety reminders on snake bite first aid, and new community updates.
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.