The Terraces
📅Sunday 13 September 2026 7:00 am
About this event
When: Sunday 13 September 2026
Location: The Terraces, Palm Creek, Bowling Green Bay National Park
Leaders: Cherry & Amanda
Grade: L66
L = Duration: Long - 6 to 8 hours
6 = Terrain: Very rough off-track terrain, creek travel, rock hopping, boulder scrambling, steep slopes, loose surfaces, and exposed rock sections
6 = Fitness: Hard - sustained effort over rough and steep terrain
A full-day off-track creek walk through one of the most scenic waterfall systems near Townsville, with rock hopping, scrambling, steep climbs, waterfalls, and swimming opportunities.
https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/club-walk-grading-system/
AWTGS = 5 - difficult off-track walking, creek travel, boulder scrambling, steep terrain, slippery rocks, and rough surfaces
Distance: Approximately 11 km
Elevation change: Approximately 300 m
Duration: Full day. Estimated back at the cars around 4-5 pm
RSVP: [email protected]
Join Cherry and Amanda for a club classic walk to The Terraces in the Palm Creek and St Margaret's Creek system, Bowling Green Bay National Park. This area has long been one of the Townsville Bushwalking Club's favourite local adventure walks, with spectacular granite creek scenery, waterfalls, cascades, pools, cliffs, ledges, and rugged off-track terrain.
The walk starts from private property, with no public access. Access details are only provided to registered participants. Please do not attempt to access this area independently.
The standard Terraces walk begins on track before quickly becoming off-track. The route follows creek systems and rough terrain, with sustained rock hopping, boulder scrambling, rockface traverses, scrub, vines, loose surfaces, uneven footing, slippery rocks, and steep climbs. Depending on conditions and group progress, the walk may include The Terraces, Ultima Falls, Garden Wall, High Camp, and a stop at the Rockslides for a swim on the way out.
This is a full-day walk for adventurous bushwalkers who are confident moving through rough, off-track terrain. Participants should be comfortable scrambling beside waterfalls, walking on slippery rocks, using hand and foot holds on steeper sections, and travelling through remote creek country where the route may change depending on conditions.
The final route and turnaround point may be adjusted by the walk leaders depending on weather, water levels, rock conditions, group progress, and available daylight.
More information about the area: https://wanderstories.space/the-terraces/
Bring:
* Food, lunch, and snacks for the full day
* Minimum 2 L of water, with 4 L recommended if you do not plan to refill from creeks
* Water treatment or filter if refilling from natural water sources
* Electrolytes
* Sturdy enclosed footwear with good grip on slippery rocks
* Long sleeves, long pants, and/or gaiters for off-track terrain
* Hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent
* Personal first aid kit, including compression bandages
* Swimmers and a small towel
* Optional: fingerless gloves for scrambling and rock contact
* Optional: hiking poles, noting they may be useful in creek crossings but awkward in scrub and scrambling sections
Meeting details will be provided once you RSVP. Clicking "Going" on Facebook does not register you for the event. The meeting location, access arrangements, and final details will be emailed to registered participants by the walk leaders.
This event is free. Visitors may participate in up to three Club walks without charge. After completing their third walk, visitors must apply to become members.
Some activities may be suitable for children, depending on the nature of the trip, terrain, and the child's age, experience, and ability. Children older than 12 and under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian unless the Club has approved other arrangements consistent with its current policies. Please contact the trip leaders before attending with a child so they can advise whether the activity is appropriate.
Child Protection and Risk Management Policy - https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/child-protection-and-risk-management-policy/
Please read the Townsville Bushwalking Club's Walker Guidelines and What to Bring information before attending.
Walker Guidelines - https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/walker-guidelines/
Walk Together - https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/walk-together/
What to Bring? - https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/what-to-bring/
Event cover photo credit Conor Sarran
Location: The Terraces, Palm Creek, Bowling Green Bay National Park
Leaders: Cherry & Amanda
Grade: L66
L = Duration: Long - 6 to 8 hours
6 = Terrain: Very rough off-track terrain, creek travel, rock hopping, boulder scrambling, steep slopes, loose surfaces, and exposed rock sections
6 = Fitness: Hard - sustained effort over rough and steep terrain
A full-day off-track creek walk through one of the most scenic waterfall systems near Townsville, with rock hopping, scrambling, steep climbs, waterfalls, and swimming opportunities.
https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/club-walk-grading-system/
AWTGS = 5 - difficult off-track walking, creek travel, boulder scrambling, steep terrain, slippery rocks, and rough surfaces
Distance: Approximately 11 km
Elevation change: Approximately 300 m
Duration: Full day. Estimated back at the cars around 4-5 pm
RSVP: [email protected]
Join Cherry and Amanda for a club classic walk to The Terraces in the Palm Creek and St Margaret's Creek system, Bowling Green Bay National Park. This area has long been one of the Townsville Bushwalking Club's favourite local adventure walks, with spectacular granite creek scenery, waterfalls, cascades, pools, cliffs, ledges, and rugged off-track terrain.
The walk starts from private property, with no public access. Access details are only provided to registered participants. Please do not attempt to access this area independently.
The standard Terraces walk begins on track before quickly becoming off-track. The route follows creek systems and rough terrain, with sustained rock hopping, boulder scrambling, rockface traverses, scrub, vines, loose surfaces, uneven footing, slippery rocks, and steep climbs. Depending on conditions and group progress, the walk may include The Terraces, Ultima Falls, Garden Wall, High Camp, and a stop at the Rockslides for a swim on the way out.
This is a full-day walk for adventurous bushwalkers who are confident moving through rough, off-track terrain. Participants should be comfortable scrambling beside waterfalls, walking on slippery rocks, using hand and foot holds on steeper sections, and travelling through remote creek country where the route may change depending on conditions.
The final route and turnaround point may be adjusted by the walk leaders depending on weather, water levels, rock conditions, group progress, and available daylight.
More information about the area: https://wanderstories.space/the-terraces/
Bring:
* Food, lunch, and snacks for the full day
* Minimum 2 L of water, with 4 L recommended if you do not plan to refill from creeks
* Water treatment or filter if refilling from natural water sources
* Electrolytes
* Sturdy enclosed footwear with good grip on slippery rocks
* Long sleeves, long pants, and/or gaiters for off-track terrain
* Hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent
* Personal first aid kit, including compression bandages
* Swimmers and a small towel
* Optional: fingerless gloves for scrambling and rock contact
* Optional: hiking poles, noting they may be useful in creek crossings but awkward in scrub and scrambling sections
Meeting details will be provided once you RSVP. Clicking "Going" on Facebook does not register you for the event. The meeting location, access arrangements, and final details will be emailed to registered participants by the walk leaders.
This event is free. Visitors may participate in up to three Club walks without charge. After completing their third walk, visitors must apply to become members.
Some activities may be suitable for children, depending on the nature of the trip, terrain, and the child's age, experience, and ability. Children older than 12 and under 18 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian unless the Club has approved other arrangements consistent with its current policies. Please contact the trip leaders before attending with a child so they can advise whether the activity is appropriate.
Child Protection and Risk Management Policy - https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/child-protection-and-risk-management-policy/
Please read the Townsville Bushwalking Club's Walker Guidelines and What to Bring information before attending.
Walker Guidelines - https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/walker-guidelines/
Walk Together - https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/walk-together/
What to Bring? - https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/what-to-bring/
Event cover photo credit Conor Sarran
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