Crystal 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.
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.
The Quartz Bikepacking Route - Trip Report
Ride the Quartz Bikepacking Route from Mingela to Nome via Ravenswood, White Blow, Doug Haigh Lookout, Clare, and the Haughton River. A remote two-day gravel adventure with camping, river crossings, wildlife, quiet roads, and outback scenery.
June Newsletter 2026
Catch up on the latest Townsville Bushwalking Club news, with May trip reports, Castle Hill walks, Paluma rainforest adventures, Mt Stuart fitness, upcoming June and July walks, club history, and a Paradise Beach clean-up with Ocean Crusaders.
Running River and Puzzle Creek - Trip Report
Running River and Puzzle Creek delivered a rugged TBWC adventure with rock hopping, ridge climbs, Saint Peter's Gate, freezing pack swims, granite gorges, drone drama, and plenty of laughs in Hidden Valley.
K-Traverse & Forgotten Falls - Trip Report
Forgotten Falls via the historic K-Traverse made for a classic Paluma rainforest walk, with misty drizzle, cool weather, leeches, creek crossings, rocky scrambling, swims, waterfalls, and great company.
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.
Cockatoo Creek Intro Walk - Trip Report
Explore Cockatoo Creek on a half-day, intro-level creek hop in Bowling Green Bay National Park. This walk combines on-track and off-track sections.
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.