3 Best Hiking Trails in Townsville, QLD

“Castle Hill Lookout is an ideal destination for self-guided exploration, that boasts panoramic views of the lookout area of the city. Castle Hill Lookout offers a wide range of well-maintained walking trails that attract over 2,500 locals daily. The 360-degree view from the top of Townsville is a highlight worth experiencing. The hill is the central piece of the city and a lookout point for breathtaking scenic views. Visitors to Castle Hill Lookout can enjoy amenities such as parking, public facilities, drinking fountains, and shaded seating. Castle Hill Lookout also popular for off-road driving, road biking, and scenic drives. Castle Hill is a destination that blends natural beauty with recreational appeal and historic significance.”

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“Paluma Range National Park is a national park renowned for its natural beauty, traditionally known as Munan Gumburu. The National Park serves as the southern path to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, and is divided into two sections with the northern part featuring the captivating Jourama Falls. Paluma Range National Park ensures natural features, including Crystal Creek, Jourama Falls and Lake Paluma. The Paluma Important Bird Area (IBA), the park hosts a wide variety of bird species and harbors a significant population of the vulnerable southern cassowary species. The Paluma Range National Park offers a hiking trail, leading visitors through a landscape adorned with waterfalls and inviting swimming holes. They also offer a unique opportunity to connect with nature and the misty mountain surroundings.”

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“Magnetic Island National Park encompasses walking tracks, sandy beaches and eucalyptus groves, ensuring an open eucalyptus forest surrounded by vibrant coral reefs, and also showcases breathtaking natural seascapes and landscapes. Magnetic Island Park includes hoop pines, sandy beaches, boulder-strewn headlands and fringing coral reefs. The trails within the park offer a 360-degree view from elevated vantage points. The National Park is renowned as a popular destination for birdwatching. Visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of the park, also a haven for the species of fauna, including koalas, rock wallabies, and various tropical birds. Magnetic Island National Park provides various hiking trails that connect with a harmonious blend of nature, outdoor activities and diverse wildlife.”

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