Hidden Gorges - Private Property

When: Saturday 4 July to Monday 6 July 2026
Leaders: Keith and Wilfred
Grade: L67RC
L = Duration: Long - 6 to 8 hours
6 = Terrain: Difficult off-track terrain, steep creek beds, frequent rock hopping, hands-on scrambling
7 = Fitness: Strenuous - fit walkers only
R = Modifier: Remote - difficult retreat, long rescue time, limited exit options
C = Modifier: Climb - significant elevation gain or steep sustained ascent/descent
Best estimate only until the final route is known. Hard multi-day car-camp trip with full-day gorge exploration, steep climbs, rugged creek terrain, remoteness, and likely route-finding.
https://townsvillebushwalkingclub.com/club-walk-grading-system/
Duration: Three-day car-camp and walking trip
RSVP/expressions of interest: [email protected]

This trip is currently pending permission from the private property owner and expressions of interest. The final details, group size, and access conditions will depend on approval from the property owners.

Join Keith and Wilfred for a hard, adventurous trip into the spectacular Hidden Gorges area. This trip will involve access to private property, travel in high-clearance vehicles, car camping, creek-based exploration, rough off-track walking, scrambling, and steep climbs.

The plan is to travel in and camp near the top of the waterfall, checking out the area's gorges. From camp, the group will explore several impressive gorges and waterfall features.

All three falls and gorge areas are very spectacular, but this is a hard trip in remote country. Participants must be comfortable with rugged terrain, creek travel, rock hopping, scrambling, steep climbs, and full days outdoors.

High-clearance vehicles are required. When expressing interest, please let the Club know whether you have a suitable high-clearance 4WD and space to take extra people. This will help the leaders work out transport logistics and how many participants can be accepted.

Numbers will be limited at the property owners' request.

Property access conditions may include:
- Signing property paperwork
- Restrictions on the use of photos taken on the property, including commercial use and social media

Bring:
- Your own car-camping equipment
- Tent or shelter
- Sleeping bag and sleeping mat
- Cooking gear and eating utensils
- Food and meals for the trip
- Day pack
- Sturdy footwear with good grip
- Sun protection
- Insect repellent
- Long sleeves and/or long pants for vegetation
- First aid kit and compression bandage
- Water for at least two days
- Dry bags or waterproofing for valuables
- Personal items for a remote car-camping trip

We are calling for early expressions of interest only at this stage. We are not collecting RSVPs via a form yet.

Please email [email protected] to:
a) indicate your interest
b) let us know if you have a high-clearance 4WD
c) let us know if you can take a few people with you

Townsville Bushwalking Club members: Free
Visitors: $5 per walk

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 leader once you have RSVP'd.

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/