Walkers Creek
📅Sunday 21 June 2026 7:00 am
About this event
When: Sunday 21 June 2026
Location: Walkers Creek, southern Mount Elliot range, Bowling Green Bay National Park
Leader: Molly and Cherry
Grade: M56
M = Duration: Medium - 4 to 6 hours
5 = Terrain: Sustained rough terrain, creek walking, boulder hopping, moderate scrub, some scrambling
6 = Fitness: Hard - sustained effort, steep climbing, or long rough travel
~6 hr off-track creek walk with long grass, rough creek travel, rock hopping, scrambling, swimming holes, and remote-feeling terrain.
https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/club-walk-grading-system/
AWTGS=4/5 - off-track walking, long grass, creek travel, rock hopping, scrambling, and rough terrain
Distance: ~14 km return
Duration: Allow around 5-6 hours
RSVP: [email protected]
Join Molly and Cherry for a rewarding off-track walk to Walkers Creek, on the southern end of the Mount Elliot range in Bowling Green Bay National Park. This hidden creek system is home to granite creek scenery, swimming holes, small cascades, and the impressive single-drop Walker Falls.
Access for this walk is via private property and has been arranged with permission. Please do not attempt to access this area independently without landholder permission. Meeting details and access instructions will only be provided to those who RSVP.
The walk begins with cross-country hiking through long grass before reaching Walkers Creek. From there, the route follows the creek upstream, with plenty of rock-hopping, scrambling, and creek travel. There are several pools along the way, and depending on water levels, there may be opportunities to swim before continuing towards Walker Falls.
This is a reasonably strenuous walk, especially for those newer to off-track hiking, as the route is rough and mostly uphill on the way to the falls. Participants should be confident walking through long grass, moving over uneven rocks, scrambling around creek obstacles, and travelling in remote terrain where the easiest line may change as we go.
Bring:
- At least 2 L of water (recommended 3L)
- Lunch, morning tea, and snacks
- Sturdy footwear with good grip
- Sun protection
- Insect repellent
- Long sleeves and/or long pants for grass and vegetation
- Swimmers and a small towel if you would like to swim
- First aid kit with compression bandages
Meeting details will be provided once you RSVP. Clicking "Going" on Facebook does not register you for the event. The meeting location and final details will be emailed to you by the walk leaders once you have RSVP'd.
Townsville Bushwalking Club members: Free
Visitors: $5 per walk. After completing three club walks, you are welcome to join as a member.
Please read the Townsville Bushwalking Club's Walker Guidelines and What to Bring information on the club website 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/
Location: Walkers Creek, southern Mount Elliot range, Bowling Green Bay National Park
Leader: Molly and Cherry
Grade: M56
M = Duration: Medium - 4 to 6 hours
5 = Terrain: Sustained rough terrain, creek walking, boulder hopping, moderate scrub, some scrambling
6 = Fitness: Hard - sustained effort, steep climbing, or long rough travel
~6 hr off-track creek walk with long grass, rough creek travel, rock hopping, scrambling, swimming holes, and remote-feeling terrain.
https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/club-walk-grading-system/
AWTGS=4/5 - off-track walking, long grass, creek travel, rock hopping, scrambling, and rough terrain
Distance: ~14 km return
Duration: Allow around 5-6 hours
RSVP: [email protected]
Join Molly and Cherry for a rewarding off-track walk to Walkers Creek, on the southern end of the Mount Elliot range in Bowling Green Bay National Park. This hidden creek system is home to granite creek scenery, swimming holes, small cascades, and the impressive single-drop Walker Falls.
Access for this walk is via private property and has been arranged with permission. Please do not attempt to access this area independently without landholder permission. Meeting details and access instructions will only be provided to those who RSVP.
The walk begins with cross-country hiking through long grass before reaching Walkers Creek. From there, the route follows the creek upstream, with plenty of rock-hopping, scrambling, and creek travel. There are several pools along the way, and depending on water levels, there may be opportunities to swim before continuing towards Walker Falls.
This is a reasonably strenuous walk, especially for those newer to off-track hiking, as the route is rough and mostly uphill on the way to the falls. Participants should be confident walking through long grass, moving over uneven rocks, scrambling around creek obstacles, and travelling in remote terrain where the easiest line may change as we go.
Bring:
- At least 2 L of water (recommended 3L)
- Lunch, morning tea, and snacks
- Sturdy footwear with good grip
- Sun protection
- Insect repellent
- Long sleeves and/or long pants for grass and vegetation
- Swimmers and a small towel if you would like to swim
- First aid kit with compression bandages
Meeting details will be provided once you RSVP. Clicking "Going" on Facebook does not register you for the event. The meeting location and final details will be emailed to you by the walk leaders once you have RSVP'd.
Townsville Bushwalking Club members: Free
Visitors: $5 per walk. After completing three club walks, you are welcome to join as a member.
Please read the Townsville Bushwalking Club's Walker Guidelines and What to Bring information on the club website 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/
👥 Attending: 2
❤️ Interested: 7