5
km
return
2
hrs
Edgecumbe Heights Recreational Reserve, Bowen, Queensland
1.2
km
return
30
mins
Well maintained track following the river then opens into farmland where you will climb a hill to the wetland lookout. High grass on both sides of the farmland track.
Good for viewing wetland birds and crocs if you're lucky (or unlucky).
6
km
return
2
hrs
An enjoyable walk along the banks of Station Creek and Flinders River (Queensland's longest river), with various historic attractions along the way. This is dinosaur country, so keep your eyes peeled!
500
m
return
30
mins
A short 10min pathed walk through some light vegetation, past some really beautiful rocks and up to a viewing platform over Horseshoe Bay
800
m
return
20
mins
The JCU Walking Track is a joint project of TropEco and JCU Discovery Rise. 493 well-maintained steps through beautiful bushland up to a gorgeous view of Townsville out to the ocean and James Cook University. Kangaroos, crickets and other critters are common along this enjoyable walk.
3
km
return
1
hr
Located behind the caravan park, the nature trail offers a chance to see some of the local birds and wildlife, especially if you do the walk either in the early morning or late afternoon.
5
km
return
1
hr
There is a Gravel track directly next to Lake Ross where you can walk along as far as you like.
Good view over Lake Ross and the Mountains in the Background.
3.5
km
return
1
hr
Popular walking track for fitness enthusiasts, 3.5km circuit track contains many stair climbs along the way to reach the summit and enjoy sweeping views to the north-east across Townsville and Cleveland Bay out to Magnetic Island, as well as views from the ridgeline and summit extending south-west from Mount Stuart to Kirwan.
5.2
km
return
6
hrs
Standing about 1000m high, Mt Robert, in the Boyne Valley is the highest mountain between the Gold Coast and Townsville. The Boyne Valley is a rural locality in Gladstone Region, Queensland, Australia. Mt Robert is situated on private property therefore can only be climbed when the family allows access usually once a year around July.
15
km
3
hrs
15km return walk from the steep roads ahead sign. 7.5km of continual uphill then 7.5 back down. There are no tracks available to the public so you need to walk up the narrow road.