Townsville Hike and Explore

27/01/2025

Summer in North Queensland is all about adventure, and canyoning at Jourama Falls recently is as epic as it gets! 💦 With the waterfalls in full flow, the energy is unmatched - pure adrenaline and unbeatable views at every turn! Whether it’s the rush of the rapids or the beauty of the rainforest, there’s no better way to soak up the season. North Queensland truly is an adventurer’s paradise, even in summer. 🏞️

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26/01/2025

🇦🇺 Happy Australia Day! 🇦🇺

We are truly blessed to call this amazing country home! 🙏 This morning, it was an honor to attend the Townsville City Council Australia Day Awards ceremony and celebrate the incredible contributions of our community. Congratulations to all the deserving winners and nominees!

A special shoutout to Townsville Hike and Explore - we’re thrilled to have been nominated for the Community Volunteer Award. Thank you to everyone who supports and shares our passion for this wonderful region! 👏

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20/01/2025

🥾📅 February Event Calendar 📅🥾

We have another fantastic month of adventures planned for our outdoor community! Events will be posted soon and we look forward to seeing you on the trails in 2025! ⛰️

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20/01/2025

Our family-friendly hiking adventure took us to the stunning Raspberry Creek Falls today, and as always, they did not disappoint! 💦 The warmer than usual weather made the lush surroundings and the cool water in the creek even more inviting. ☀️

Such a beautiful spot for families to connect with nature and enjoy the outdoors. Highly recommend adding this gem to your next weekend adventure list! 🌿💧
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13/01/2025

Conquering Mount Cook! ⛰️💦

What an incredible adventure we had on Saturday summiting Magnetic Island’s highest peak, Mount Cook, with our amazing Townsville Hike & Explore crew! 🥾

Taking the Duck Creek route, we were treated to higher than usual flow, stunning deep pools perfect for a refreshing swim, and breathtaking cascades and waterfalls after recent rains. 💦

Along the way, we spotted two death adders - an exciting reminder of how wild and beautiful this island truly is. 🐍 But the real highlight? The jaw dropping views from the summit, proving why this off trail hike is one of Magnetic Island’s absolute best! 🌅🙌

Thanks to everyone who joined for making it such a memorable day! Who’s ready for the next adventure? 💪🌟
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29/12/2024

Just tackled some massive canyons in the stunning Paluma Range National Park, and thanks to recent rain, the water levels were pumping! 💦 The roaring waterfalls and deep pools made this canyoning trip next level exciting. 🏞️

Sliding through narrow gorges, jumping into crystal clear rock pools, and feeling the sheer power of nature - it doesn’t get better than this. North Queensland, you’ve outdone yourself again! 👏


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27/12/2024

Townsville Hike and Explore’s Castle Hill Zipline Event brought the community together like never before, with 300 adventure seekers aged 7 and up embracing the thrill of soaring through the sky above our iconic Castle Hill.⛰️

From first timers to seasoned adventurers, the event was all about fun, connection, and celebrating our beautiful backyard. The energy was electric, the views were breathtaking, and the smiles were contagious.✨

A massive shoutout to everyone who joined, volunteered, and helped make this event a resounding success. Your support showcases the incredible passion Townsville has for outdoor adventure and community spirit.👏

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, events like this are a reminder of why we’re so lucky to call this place home. Stay tuned for more epic adventures coming soon!

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24/12/2024

🎄Townsville Hike and Explore Christmas Photo 2024!🎅What a busy, brilliant year it’s been for the crew again!😀 So busy, in fact, that many of our amazing hike leaders couldn’t make it to our annual Santa photo!🎅 But no worries - Sandra came to the rescue and worked her magic to fix that little problem for us! 🙌🎉

From our crew to yours, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🎉 See you all on the trails in 2025! 🥾

21/12/2024

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21/12/2024

Wow, what an incredible night!

I am overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who joined us at our Christmas fundraiser and official launch last night. Despite the weather... we pulled it off!

Together, we raised $3,088 for DVNQ.

PLUS an estimated $1,500 worth of donations which will be distributed through The Women's Centre Townsville.

That’s a GRAND TOTAL of $4,588 helping women and families in need this Christmas.

That is OVER DOUBLE than last year...all thanks to our members and supporters.

This event wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support of:

✨ Our attendees – your generosity and enthusiasm were the heart of the evening.

✨ Our sponsors and partners– thank you for standing behind us and believing in our mission.

• ERAZALASER Tattoo Removal Clinic
• XRX Business Centre Townsville
• Gallivanter Travel Townsville
• Explore Property Munro & Co
• PureSmile Townsville
• Ms Adventure
• Flinders Lane

✨ Our volunteers – your hard work hustling for raffle tickets (and my partner for spending hours helping me create 100 goodie bags!!!)

✨ Our special guests – your attendance helped us get the word out and help us inspire more people to join our mission.

• Keesha Booth from Grass Skirt Project
• Janelle Poole MP
• Councillor Kristian Price - Division 4
• Michael Pugh from Townsville Hike and Explore

✨ Our raffle prizes hand made from our members and also donated from the following businesses:

• Cowboys Community Foundation
• NQ Aesthetics
• Malpara Florist Townsville
• Salt Esthetique
• Calfit Health and Fitness
• Pegasus Holistic Healing
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Together, we’ve proven that when a community comes together, we can create hope and brighten lives. Thank you for being part of this journey.

Merry Christmas everyone. Cheers to Connections & Community 🩷🩷🩷

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12/12/2024

🥾📅 January Event Calendar 📅🥾

We have another fantastic month of adventures planned for our outdoor community! Events will be posted soon and we look forward to seeing you on the trails in 2025! ⛰️

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11/12/2024

Big thanks to the Townsville Bulletin for taking the time to catch up for a chat about our upcoming annual Castle Hill Zipline event, organised by Townsville Hike and Explore & Castle Hill Adventures. We have partnered with a number of local community groups, including DAWN (Diverse Ability Wellbeing Network), and The Women’s Society to ensure this event is inclusive and open to as many outdoor and adventure enthusiasts as possible.

To book your spot, visit Townsville Hike and Explore and RSVP to your preferred session.

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03/12/2024

What a night at the Outdoors Queensland Awards 🏞️ ✨

Congratulations to all winners and finalists who are making a difference in Queensland's outdoor recreation community, and a special mention to Queensland Academy of Sport athlete Alexa Leary for her inspiring Q&A.

Some of the winners include:
🏆 AQIA Workforce Development Award, Klepper Training Academy
🏆 QLD Government Outdoor Recreation Award, Townsville Hike and Explore
🏆 QLD Government Individual Achievement Award, Dr Indigo Willing & Darren Osmond (dual winners)

See the full list of winners: https://bit.ly/41exz7E

01/12/2024

Winners are Grinners! 🙌😀

Townsville Hike and Explore is honoured to have taken out the QLD Government Outdoor Recreation Award at the 2024 Outdoors Queensland Awards in Brisbane last night!

The Outdoors Queensland Awards recognise and reward excellence in the outdoors community. The Awards celebrate individuals, organisations, programs, events and activities that have been successful in significantly improving outcomes for participants, clients and communities.

This award is for an outdoor recreation peak body, club, provider, event or product that stands out from all others; has raised awareness about the benefits of outdoor recreation and being outdoors; has increased participation in outdoor recreation; and has made a significant impact on the outdoor recreation sector.

This is another significant milestone for our group! A massive thank you to our committee, event organisers, leaders and to all those who volunteer their time in many different capacities to make a positive difference in the lives of many across our community in the outdoor space!

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