Townsville Bushwalking Club

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The Quartz Bikepacking Route
When: Saturday, 30 May to Sunday, 31 May, 2026
Location: Mingela / Ravenswood, Charters Towers Region, North Queensland
Leaders: Luen and Geoff
Grade: 5 - hard, due to distance, remoteness, self-sufficiency, and navigation
Distance: Approx. 185 km over two days
Bike type: Gravel bike, adventure bike, or similar
Surface: Mixed bitumen, gravel, dirt roads, sandy/water crossings and rougher adventurous sections
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OPTION 1 - Full bikepacking ride from Townsville
Leader: LUEN [email protected]
This option is for those keen on the full bikepacking experience. Riders will leave from Mingela, riding to Ravenswood & Clare. Then the following day, continue riding on to Townsville.
High-vis clothing and bike lights are strongly recommended.
OPTION 2 - Day trip or car camping option
Leader: Geoff [email protected]
This option is for those who would prefer to drive out, optionally set up camp, and enjoy day rides in the area. This option is ideal for anyone keen to join the trip's social side and explore by bike without committing to the full ride.

Weekly Trail Maintenance
Dates to be determined, please email.
Leader: Wilfred
RSVP: [email protected]

Our club regularly helps with track and hut maintenance in our local area - a normal and important part of bushwalking club culture across Australia. Wilfred (and company) has been doing this work for decades, quietly giving back to the bush and the wider outdoor community through countless hours of volunteer effort.

When: Monday 1 June 2026 6:00 pm
Location: Clubhouse - Blessed Mary Mackillop Parish meeting room (building behind the Church), 43 Ross River Road, Mundingburra

Our March Committee Meeting will be held on Monday 1 June at 6:00 pm at our usual clubhouse in Mundingburra. We will review recent walks, discuss upcoming events and leadership planning, and cover the operational matters that keep the Townsville Bushwalking Club running smoothly.

When: Friday 5 June 2026, 5:30 pm
Location: Castle Hill, Townsville
Leader: Luen
Grade: 3
RSVP: [email protected]

Join us for a relaxed Friday after-work wander up Castle Hill via the Widowmaker Track - with a small twist. Bring one drink in your pack, and we will enjoy a quiet sip together at the top before strolling back down to the cars (usually the road).

When: Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th June 2026
Location: Paluma Range National Park
Leader: Cherry
RSVP: [email protected]

6th and 7th June an overnighter - DCK hut base camp - maybe up Bullocky, down Foxlees - TBD

Mt Stuart Road fitness walk - Tuesday mornings
Date: Tuesday 9th June 2026
When: Tuesdays, 4:45 am
Location: Mt Stuart Road, Townsville
Leaders: Wilfred
Grade: Low-Intermediate fitness
RSVP: [email protected]
The meeting location will be sent to those who RSVP.

Wilfred's regular Tuesday Mt Stuart road walk is open to club members who want a solid pre-dawn fitness hit. We will meet at 4:45 am and walk the bitumen road all the way to the 584 m summit and back, covering approximately 15 km return. This is a self-paced, steady uphill grind followed by a controlled descent - ideal for building endurance and leg strength. We walk up for 1.5 hours, which usually means we rest at the top and then go back down again ~1.5 hours.

When: Saturday 13 June to Sunday 14 June 2026
Location: To be decided
Leaders: Luen and Adrian
Grade: TBA - technical canyoning trip
Distance: TBA
RSVP: [email protected]

Join Luen and Adrian for a technical overnight canyoning trip on Saturday, 13 and Sunday, 14 June. The final location and route are still being decided and will depend on conditions, water levels, weather, access, and leader assessment closer to the date.

When: Sunday 21 June 2026
Location: Paluma Range National Park
Leader: Cherry
Grade: 5 - difficult and strenuous, suitable for experienced bushwalkers
Distance: Approximately 11 km return
Duration: Full day, approximately 6-10 hours depending on pace, conditions, and breaks
RSVP: [email protected]

Join Cherry for a challenging full-day walk to the summit of Mount Halifax, one of the highest and most prominent peaks north of Townsville. Rising to 1,063 metres, Mount Halifax is the mountain often seen behind the pineapple farms near Rollingstone and from the Bruce Highway on the way to Paluma.

When: Friday 26 June 2026, 5:30 pm
Location: Castle Hill, Townsville
Leader: Jodie Rummer
Grade: 3
RSVP: [email protected]

Join us for a relaxed Friday after-work wander up the historic Ladies' Track on Castle Hill. This is a simple social walk to stretch the legs, enjoy the late-afternoon light, and take in the views over Townsville before strolling back down the road to the cars.

When: Saturday 27 June 2026, 7:00 am
Location: Alligator Creek area, Bowling Green Bay National Park
Leader: Luen
Grade: 4/5 - off-track creek walking, rock hopping, and rough terrain
Distance: ~10km return
Duration: Half day, around 4-5 hours.
RSVP: [email protected]

Join us for a half-day exploratory walk in the Alligator Creek area of Bowling Green Bay National Park. The current plan is to explore one of the creeks in the area, with a mix of off-track walking, rock hopping, creek travel, and some contouring through the rainforest understory.

When: Sunday 19 July 2026
Location: Paluma Range National Park / Clement State Forest
Leader: Cherry Judge
Grade: 5 - difficult and strenuous, preferably for experienced bushwalkers
Distance: Approximately 16 km return
Duration: Approximately 7-10 hours
RSVP: [email protected]

Cherry will be leading a challenging day walk to Godwin's Peak, one of the most rewarding summits in the Paluma Range National Park area. Sitting at 783 metres elevation, Godwin's Peak offers spectacular 360-degree views across Mount Halifax, Townsville, the coastline, Mount Stuart, Castle Hill, Magnetic Island, and the surrounding ranges on a clear day.

Date: Saturday 25 to Sunday 26 July 2026
Location: Paradise Beach
Grade: 4 Overnight pack walk, remote beach walking, beach clean-up
RSVP: Brent [email protected]

Join the Townsville Bushwalking Club for a special overnight walk to Paradise Beach, combining a remote coastal adventure with a practical beach clean-up in support of Ocean Crusaders.

Date: Saturday 25 July 2026 (DAY WALK)
Location: Paradise Beach
Leader: Cherry
Grade: 4 - remote beach walk, creek/track conditions, and beach clean-up
RSVP: [email protected]

Join the Townsville Bushwalking Club for a special day walk to Paradise Beach, combining a remote coastal walk with a practical beach clean-up in support of Ocean Crusaders.