Paluma Range National Park Townsville

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Journeys

There are a variety of walks in Paluma Range National Park ranging from 220m to 4km.

  • Jourama Falls lookout walk

    A pleasant walk through open woodland with a creek crossing, then an uphill walk to a lookout with views over the falls and surrounding rainforest.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    3km return
    Time suggested
    1hr return
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Rockslides walking track, Mount Spec section

    Walk along this bitumen track to the Rockslides—a series of waterholes and cascades.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    800m return
    Time suggested
    15min return
    Grade
    Grade 2 walking track

  • McClellands lookout walking track, Mount Spec section

    Enjoy extensive views of Halifax Bay and the Palm Islands and learn about the site’s colourful history from the information sign.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    220m return
    Time suggested
    5min
    Grade
    Grade 1 walking track

  • McClellands lookout walking track (wheelchair-accessible), Mount Spec section

    Enjoy extensive views of Halifax Bay and the Palm Islands and learn about the site’s colourful history from the information sign.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    220m return
    Time suggested
    5min
    Grade
    Grade 1 walking track

  • Witts lookout walking track, Mount Spec section

    Walk through rainforest and open forest learning about local plants and animals to Witts lookout and enjoy views of Halifax Bay and the Palm Islands.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    3km return
    Time suggested
    2hr return
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Cloudy Creek walking track, Mount Spec section

    Walk through rainforest to a series of small waterfalls along Cloudy Creek.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    4km return
    Time suggested
    2.5hr return
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Andrée Griffin walking track, Mount Spec section

    The walking track is named after Andrée Griffin, a bird call recording pioneer.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1630m return
    Time suggested
    1.5hr
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • H track, Mount Spec section

    Passing through rainforest as it follows an old timber-hauling or ‘snig’ track, this walk allows you to view loading ramps and old stumps—logging relics of the past.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1.1km one way
    Time suggested
    1hr
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track

  • Birthday Creek Falls walking track, Mount Spec section

    Walk through the rainforest to the top of the picturesque cascades on Birthday Creek.

    Journey type
    Walk
    Distance
    1km return
    Time suggested
    45min return
    Grade
    Grade 3 walking track