Best trails in Bowling Green Bay National Park

This is a challenging hike and one of the few walks found in the Bowling Green Bay National Park that will have you crossing rivers, scrambling over boulders and rewarding you at the destination with a swim. This hike takes you out to the Alligator Creek Falls that give incredible views of the surrounding area as well as the falls themselves. Come prepared for your trip with everything you'd need for a big day trek, leaving early is also key to making sure you give yourself enough time to...

A good family friendly trail through the Bowling Green Bay National Park in north east Queensland, located not too far south of Townsville. The trail begins and ends from the Alligator Creek Campground. This is a shorter option along the Alligator Creek Falls Track. You can simply go to the lookout at suggested along this route, or continue along for as far as you'd like along the trail.

This is an adventurous trail through the northern tip of Bowling Green Bay National Park, located not too far out of Townsville in south east Queensland. This route begins just before the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), where there are a few little spots to park just before you reach the gates. Look for the red arrows and pink ribbons marking the trail where it leads off Cape Cleveland Road and throughout the trail. The first stretch of this trail requires bush bashing...

This is an adventurous, less travelled trail through the northern tip of Bowling Green Bay National Park, located not too far out of Townsville in south east Queensland. This route begins just before the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), where there are a few little spots to park just before you reach the gates. Look for the red arrows and pink ribbons marking the trail where it leads off Cape Cleveland Road and throughout the trail. The first stretch of this trail requires...

An off-trail hike along the beautiful and rugged Cape Cleveland in Queensland A hike for experienced bushwalkers confident with off-trail walks that are looking for a bit of adventure. The vegetation is at times dense, plus there are various points where you need to climb up and over rocks. Wear appropriate shoes, take enough food and water plus use the map or GPS.

An adventurous trail through Bowling Green Bay National Park in Far North Queensland, located not too far from Townsville. This out and back route begins and ends from Cape Cleveland Road. From here you'll follow the trail down to the beach and then over a ridgeline down to another beach area. The trail can be quite overgrown in parts and hard to follow so best to download the map for this one.

A lovely little trail within the Bowling Green Bay National Park, located just south of the Bruce Highway, not too far from the city of Townsville in Far North Queensland. This out and back route begins and ends from the turnoff before Cape Cleveland Road on the way out of Townsville. Park just off Bruce Highway and follow the road up to the tower. From here it's a short bush bash half way up the side of Mount Storth to a beautiful big rock lookout. Return via the same route.

A rewarding hike through the Bowling Green Bay National Park in Far North Queensland, located not too far from the city of Townsville. This point to point hike begins from Cape Cleveland Road. From here you'll begin with a steep ascent up onto the central ridgeline, which you'll follow along and then descend down towards Launs Beach.

This is a challenging but rewarding route up to Mount Cleveland that gives some spectacular views of Townsville to the west and Magnetic Island. This route is off track mostly so taking a decent pair of shoes is essential to having a good time and having enough traction on the way up and way back down.

A challenging trail through the Bowling Green Bay National Park in Far North Queensland, located in between Townsville and Ayr. This out and back route begins and ends from the Bruce Highway, where limited roadside parking is available. From the highway, follow the GPS and begin the ascent to the top of Saddle Mountain (882m). Enjoy the epic views from the top before tracing your steps and descending back to where you started.