Townsville Bushwalking Club

When: Sunday 19 July 2026
Location: Paluma Range National Park / Clement State Forest
Leader: Cherry Judge
RSVP: [email protected]
Places: Limited to 15
Grade: X67NRC
X = Duration: Extra long - more than 8 hours
6 = Terrain: Difficult off-track terrain, steep creek beds, frequent rock hopping, hands-on scrambling
7 = Fitness: Very hard - strong fitness and stamina required
N = Modifier: Navigation critical - off-track route-finding or poor visibility of route
R = Modifier: Remote - difficult retreat, long rescue time, limited exit options
C = Modifier: Climb - significant elevation gain or steep sustained ascent/descent
Long, strenuous summit walk with steep climbing, rough marked route, creek crossings, rock hopping, remote terrain, and navigation awareness required.
https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/club-walk-grading-system/
AWTGS=5 - difficult and strenuous, preferably for experienced bushwalkers
Distance: Approximately 16 km return
Duration: Approximately 7-10 hours

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
Leader: Brent
Places: Limited to 15
RSVP: Brent [email protected]
Places: Limited to 15
Grade: L45
L = Duration: Long - 6 to 8 hours
4 = Terrain: Off-track sections, loose ground, minor scrub, rock hopping, creek crossings
5 = Fitness: Solid - good fitness needed for a full day out
Remote coastal walk plus clean-up work, carrying overnight gear. Terrain is not highly technical, but remoteness, scrubby/overgrown sections, and pack weight lift the grade.
https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/club-walk-grading-system/
ATWGS=4

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
RSVP: [email protected]
Places: Limited to 15
Grade: L45
L = Duration: Long - 6 to 8 hours
4 = Terrain: Off-track sections, loose ground, minor scrub, rock hopping, creek crossings
5 = Fitness: Solid - good fitness needed for a full day out
Similar terrain to the overnighter, but completed as a full day with beach clean-up work included. Remote beach walk via long grass. https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/club-walk-grading-system/
ATWGS=4

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.

Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026
Leader: Molly Hoey
RSVP: [email protected]
Places: Limited to 15
Grade: L55
L = Duration: Long - 6 to 8 hours
5 = Terrain: Sustained rough terrain, creek walking, boulder hopping, moderate scrub, some scrambling
5 = Fitness: Solid - good fitness needed for a full day out
Full-day introductory creek walk with rock hopping, hands-on scrambling, uneven creek terrain, and a swim stop. Beginner-friendly for off-track walkers, but still a long day.
Beginner-friendly, but off-track with creek hopping, rock scrambling, and uneven terrain.
https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/club-walk-grading-system/
Non-members/guests: $5 club fee

Molly will be leading a full-day walk to Killymoon Creek, a scenic dry-season creek adventure featuring rocky gullies, granite slabs, and a beautiful gorge. This walk is suitable for beginners with a moderate level of fitness (you should be able to walk up and down Castle Hill with ease).

Saturday 8 August 2026
Location: Pallarenda Park, Townsville - open to suggestions
Leader: Brent C
Grade: Social / skills session
RSVP: [email protected]

This practical show-and-tell session, led by Brent, is a chance to learn more about hiking, bushwalking, overnight gear, camping setups, and how people prepare for different types of trips. We will meet at Pallarenda Park, where there is enough space to lay out gear, compare packs, and set up a few tents and shelter systems.

When: Sunday 9th August, 2026
Location: Paluma Range National Park
Leader: Cherry
RSVP: [email protected]
Places: Limited to 15
Grade: X78C
X = Duration: Extra long - more than 8 hours
7 = Terrain: Very rough terrain, thick scrub, exposed scrambling, steep ascents/descents, route-finding required
8 = Fitness: Strenuous - fit, experienced walkers only
C = Modifier: Climb - significant elevation gain or steep sustained ascent/descent
Strenuous full-day summit walk with over 1,000 m ascent/descent, steep loose terrain, creek/rock travel, fixed rope-assisted sections, exposure near ridges/summit areas, and remote terrain.
https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/club-walk-grading-system/
AWTGS=5
Distance: Approximately 11 km return
Duration: Full day, approximately 6-10 hours depending on pace, conditions, and breaks

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.