Mt Halifax Summit
📅Sunday 21 June 2026 7:00 am
About this event
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.
This is a strenuous walk with a big climb, rough terrain, creek crossings, rock-hopping, steep ridgelines, loose surfaces, and a long descent. The lower section follows a rocky jungle creek with small waterfalls and waterholes, before the route climbs steeply through changing vegetation, including rainforest, she-oaks, grass trees, exposed ridges, and upper rainforest near the summit.
On a clear day, the views from the upper ridges and summit area are excellent, with outlooks across the Paluma Range, the coastline, Palm Island group, Hinchinbrook Island in the distance, and the country back toward Townsville.
This walk is rated Grade 5 and is not suitable for beginners. Participants should be fit, have previous bushwalking experience, and be comfortable with long climbs, rough ground, slippery rocks, steep ascents and descents, and a full day in remote terrain. The walk will start early to make the most of daylight, and if progress is slower than expected, the leader may decide to turn the group around before the summit.
Bring:
* At least 3 L of water, plus a way to treat creek water if needed
* Lunch and plenty of snacks
* Electrolytes
* Sturdy footwear with good grip
* Long sleeves and long pants for sun, scratches, stings, and bites
* Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
* Raincoat and warm layer
* Insect repellent
* Personal first aid kit and compression bandage
* Head torch and whistle
* Map/GPS if you have one
* Change of clothes for the trip home
Meeting details will be provided once you RSVP directly to Cherry at [email protected]
Townsville Bushwalking Club members: Free
Visitors: $5 per walk. After completing three club walks, you are welcome to join as a member.
Clicking "Going" on Facebook does not register you for the event. Also, note that the location listed on the Facebook Event is not necessarily where we are meeting. 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/
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.
This is a strenuous walk with a big climb, rough terrain, creek crossings, rock-hopping, steep ridgelines, loose surfaces, and a long descent. The lower section follows a rocky jungle creek with small waterfalls and waterholes, before the route climbs steeply through changing vegetation, including rainforest, she-oaks, grass trees, exposed ridges, and upper rainforest near the summit.
On a clear day, the views from the upper ridges and summit area are excellent, with outlooks across the Paluma Range, the coastline, Palm Island group, Hinchinbrook Island in the distance, and the country back toward Townsville.
This walk is rated Grade 5 and is not suitable for beginners. Participants should be fit, have previous bushwalking experience, and be comfortable with long climbs, rough ground, slippery rocks, steep ascents and descents, and a full day in remote terrain. The walk will start early to make the most of daylight, and if progress is slower than expected, the leader may decide to turn the group around before the summit.
Bring:
* At least 3 L of water, plus a way to treat creek water if needed
* Lunch and plenty of snacks
* Electrolytes
* Sturdy footwear with good grip
* Long sleeves and long pants for sun, scratches, stings, and bites
* Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
* Raincoat and warm layer
* Insect repellent
* Personal first aid kit and compression bandage
* Head torch and whistle
* Map/GPS if you have one
* Change of clothes for the trip home
Meeting details will be provided once you RSVP directly to Cherry at [email protected]
Townsville Bushwalking Club members: Free
Visitors: $5 per walk. After completing three club walks, you are welcome to join as a member.
Clicking "Going" on Facebook does not register you for the event. Also, note that the location listed on the Facebook Event is not necessarily where we are meeting. 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/
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