Townsville Bushwalking Club February newsletter - Insulator Creek Paluma trip report, Remembrance Falls Grade 5 off-track walk, and Wallaman Falls Butterfly Falls Lookout adventure. Wet season waterfalls, North Queensland bushwalking and new club events.
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.
Sunrise hikes, waterfall adventures and wet-season exploring with the Townsville Bushwalking Club. Read our Magnetic Island Endeavour Falls trip report, upcoming Insulator Creek walk at Bambaroo, and discover hidden gorges, cascades and rainforest routes around Townsville.
Sunrise hike on Magnetic Island with the Townsville Bushwalking Club, climbing to Sphinx Lookout and swimming at Endeavour Falls before a seafood lunch in Arcadia. A heartfelt farewell walk celebrating Ian Wallace's legacy and leadership.
Castle Hill WWII relics loop returns with two more guided walks exploring summit pillboxes, the command post, Dianella Track, the quarry and Project 81 bunker. A moderate 8 km adventure combining history, off-track terrain and Townsville’s best wartime sites.
Lightning is a real threat for hikers in North Queensland, with millions of strikes each wet season. Learn the 30–30 rule, how to find safe shelter, and what to do if caught out. Stay storm-smart on the trail and return home safely.
Explore Harvey’s Marbles on Hervey Range, Queensland with Townsville Bushwalking Club - a granite plateau of house-sized boulders, dry creek beds, lookouts and regrowth forest. A hot but rewarding circuit hike to The Three Brothers escarpment.
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.
A scenic and adventurous hike to The Terraces in Bowling Green National Park. From creek crossings and rocky climbs at Black Rock to swimming at Princess Pools and waterfalls at The Terraces, this trip had it all - challenge, teamwork, and tropical rainforest beauty.
Exploring North Queensland’s rugged history and scenery, we visited the long-abandoned Eyrie Lookout with its rusted fence and sweeping gorge views and the dramatic Tully Falls Lookout - plus extra side quests!
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.
Explore Castle Hill’s hidden WWII relics & bunkers on this 8 km loop in Townsville. From ammo bunkers and searchlight sites to quarry ruins and stone fortifications, this moderate hike combines history, off-track adventure, and sweeping views—perfect for fit walkers seeking heritage and exploration.