History

Any interesting history for the region?

Features

What are the standout bushwalking features?

Access

How do you get there? Include all access points if there are many?

Maps

Which maps cover the region?

Accommodation

Where can I stay there? or near there?

Camping

Council Areas:

1. Mount Isa City
2. Cloncurry Shite
3. Mckinlay Shire
4. Richmond Shire
5. Flinders Shire
6. Charters Towers Regional
7. Palm islands
8. Hinchinbrook Shire
9. Townsville City
10. Burdekin Shire

Contact details

Contact details for National Park offices or similar...

Walks in North Queensland

Hard

13.4 km return

4 hrs

The Bump Track

A steep but relatively straightforward walk that takes you from the Mowbray River Valley near Port Douglas to the Black Mountain Road.

Walks in Magnetic Island National Park

Medium

1.2 km return

30 mins

Hawkings Point Lookout

Short walk up to a lookout with lovely views of the island.

Medium

3.2 km return

90 mins

Horseshoe Bay - Balding Bay

Steep incline and decline.

Very Hard

4 km return

7 hrs

Mt Cook

A difficult bushbash to the top of the highest mountain on Magnetic Island.

Medium

4 km return

90 mins

The Forts Walk

This walk has it all - spectacular coastal views, WW2 history, and possibly the best walk in Australia for spotting Koalas in the wild and close up!
The walk leads to WW2 fortifications built to guard the entrance to the Townsville Port, and consequently they provide spectacular and un-interrupted views of the bay and surrounding coastlines. Along the way, the walk passes through the old encampment areas which has great interpretive signage to explain how the area looked during the war. It is in this area that walkers are almost guaranteed to spot a wild koala lounging low in the trees.

Walks in Pallarenda Conservation Park

Easy

7.2 km return

2 hrs

Freshwater & Lagoon Trails

The Freshwater and Lagoon trails form a 7.2 km circuit around the coastal wetlands of the Town Common Conservation Park. This is a beautiful area to explore, full of birdlife, great photo opportunities and so close to the city of Townsville

Easy

9.2 km return

2.5 hrs

Lagoon Circuit

An outstanding walk for exercise, bird-watching, or just taking in the expansive views across the wetlands of the Townsville Town Common. Combining the Lagoon Trail and the Freshwater Trail allows you to circumnavigate the freshwater lagoon. There are excellent opportunities for viewing both wetland birds (Brolgas are frequently seen), and open forest birds. Part of the Freshwater Track traverses the top of an old earthen dam through the centre of the wetlands. The track is mostly flat and does not involve any climbing. The route is a shared walking/cycling track, and is mostly open with good visibility. Winter months, and mornings and afternoons are best.

Hard

10.3 km return

3.5 hrs

Mt Marlow

Excellent walk for the views, traverses open forests and semi-deciduous vine thickets along the side of the peaks. The summit of Mt Marlow provides superb 360 degree views of the wetlands and coastline. You can complete a circuit by returning via the Lagoon Trail or the Freshwater Trail through the wetlands. These trails provide excellent opportunities for viewing wetland birds.
Only the middle sections of the Many Peaks Track are considered hard. The other sections are medium, and the Lagoon and Freshwater Trails are easy shared bicycle/walking trails. Mosquitoes can be a problem at certain times of the year, so bring some repellent. Winter is the best season. Refer to the track notes below.

Medium

1.5 km return

40 mins

Shelly Cove Trail

A beautiful coastal walk through Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park to Shelly Cove, 1.5km return overlooking Cleveland Bay and across to Magnetic Island.

Walks in Paluma Range National Park

Medium

3 km

1 hr

Cloudy Creek Walk

A short walk through the Paluma rainforest to cloudy creek, expect stairs.