Visitor Information
The Tablelands Walking Club Inc has a trip membership (visitor) fee which gives you membership as an individual only for the duration of a single trip, excluding any voting rights.
Visitors
Day Walks
The Tablelands Walking Club Inc has a trip membership (visitor) fee which gives you membership as an individual only for the duration of a single trip, excluding any voting rights - $5.00 per day.
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Our club walks are graded by the leaders into one of five categories. Levels range from easy through to hard.
These walks depart every Wednesday and second Sunday morning for most of the year. Walks are usually 5-6 hours duration and could return late in the day. These locations are usually not more than 1-2 hours by vehicle from the meeting place. Members carpool where possible before the start of a walk to help reduce the number of cars at the start of the walk as well as help cut the cost of travel. We recommend that you consider offering to help with fuel costs if you are accepting a lift to or from a walk.
Visitors are required to take reasonable care to avoid activities that expose the Club to unreasonable risk of loss or risk of liability, and avoid exposing any person, including other participants in an activity, to unreasonable risk of injury or risk of loss.
Visitors are to complete and sign, on the day, an Acknowledgement of Risk Form for Temporary Members (Visitors).
Visitors are responsible for determining if they are capable of doing an activity, and are responsible for their own safety and wellbeing, based on personal judgement and their own level of risk acceptance. Before any activity starts, visitors are to notify the activity leader of any medical condition or other condition that could impact on their ability to safely complete the activity.
Grading, Equipment and Emergency Contacts: Read through the information regarding equipment, grading and emergency contact details on the first page of Walks Program and discuss any queries with the walks leader. Be at the departure point at least 10 minutes early to allow for paper work completion.
Contact tbwalkingclub@gmail.com for departure times and the meeting place.
Walks Program
For more information regarding departure time and place contact tbwalkingclub@gmail.com
Walks Program July September 2026
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Wednesday I July - Stannary Hills to Rocky Bluff Battery
Moderate to hard walk from the old alluvial dam to the top of the tramway down to Rocky Bluff Battery. All on tracks but a long uphill walk back. Numbers may be limited by the availability of 4WDs.
Sunday 5 July - Earl Hill via Trinity Beach
Approximately 8km moderate to hard circuit walk, from Trinity Beach up an old rainforest track onto the well-maintained switchback back to the Earl Hill track. We will go via the beach side first, with a little meander along the footpath through the houses back onto the switchback up to the summit of Earl Hill for morning tea. Following the track back down to the steep decent back to Trinity Beach via a different track on the rocks along the foreshore. Walking poles recommended. Option for coffee or even lunch at the beachside cafe upon finish.
Wednesday 8 July - (S.W.E.E.T Walk) Mareeba Meander
Easy 10km street walk taking 3-4hours. Begin at Plowman Street then walk down Walsh Street to Mareeba Lakes past 2 significant sites. Walk along the lakes and then out the south end along a creek to the old cemetery through to the south then to the 100 Park. Toilets here and possibly a coffee from the coffee van. Work our way to the Brewery Swim Hole on the Barron River. Walk along the river's edge to the hospital. Walk on the river bank up beside the hospital to Plowman Crossing. Possibility of a swim at crossing if desired then 100m walk to the cars.
Wednesday I5 July - Kaban Highlands
Moderate/hard 7km circuit walk. Mostly cross country with long grass and rocks. Ascend approximately I00m to the ridgeline which is sparsely vegetated giving great views. Follow this ridgeline then descend into a valley, from here ascend to a second ridge which takes us back to the start.
Sunday I9 July - Wallaroo Creek
Moderate/hard return walk of approximately 10km in the Dinden State Forest. We cross Bridle Creek and follow an old track which is badly eroded and overgrown with grass in a couple of places. Morning tea on Wallaroo Creek before we climb approximately 200 metres to a knoll and views in several directions. Return the same way to the cars. Opportunity for a swim in Bridle Creek near the cars. High clearance vehicles required.
Sunday 2 August – Douglas Creek
Moderate/hard return walk of approximately 6km to a swimming hole on Douglas Creek. Terrain is grassy, some rocks, undulations and one steep up and down.
Wednesday 5 August (S.W.E.E.T Walk) Gallo Park to Barron River
Walk along Peluchetti Road on an old gazetted road to the Barron River. Approximately 8km return.
Wednesday I2 August - Moomin to Wharton’s Lookout
Moderate/hard one-way walk of 10.9kms. Starting at Moomin Dam and gradually ascending up to the Herberton Range NP, walking on a track through some rainforest to Wharton’s Lookout. Lunch at the lookout and then descend to the quarry car park. This walk will be weather dependent and be prepared for leeches.
Sunday I6 August - Wondecla Bluff
Moderate/hard 9km return walk. Some off track, a creek crossing and a short hard section involving clambering over rocks. We would follow the Old Coach Road past the base of the buff, where the track gets a bit steep. On the eastern side of the ridge leading to the bluff there is a track which leads almost to the top, here there is a short section with no track. Morning tea at the top then descend down the front of the Bluff. The option for walkers who don’t want to ascend the Bluff to wait on the Coach Road. Return on the Old Coach Road.
Wednesday 26 August - Halls Falls to Crater
Moderate/hard return walk. Commence the walk at Hall’s Falls. Follow the dirt road for approximately 2km before turning off onto an old logging trail and ascending through the rainforest to Mt. Hypipamee carpark. Walk to the crater before returning along the same trail. Rainforest trail maybe overgrown in places. 13km return walk.
Sunday 30 August - No Name Creek
A moderate return walk of approximately 6km in the Dinden State Forest. We start the walk by crossing Bridal Creek and then follow a small creek upstream to some interesting rock formations. Initially we walk along flat wooded country close to the unnamed creek. No track, just weaving between the vegetation. The last section of the walk, which is optional, involves rock hopping and walking on rock shelves to a small waterfall. We can have lunch here or at a pool lower down. Option for a swim here, or in Bridle Creek when we return to the cars. Bridle Creek Road to the Bunda Bibandji rock art site is quite rough and involves crossing Davies Creek. Consequently a 4-wheel drive or All Wheel drive or high clearance vehicle is necessary.
Wednesday 2 September (S.W.E.E.T Walk) - Petersen Creek Section of Seven Sisters Bike Trail.
A 6km return walk. Begin in Yungaburra township and walk a short distance along the Petersen Creek trail. Cross the creek on a small bridge. Follow the bike trail to Thomas Road. Return along the same path back to town. Walking on the trail or quiet country roads through some forest but mainly agricultural land with one short uphill section to Thomas Road.
Sunday I3 September - Historic Douglas Track Walk and Glacier Rock
A moderate/hard return walk due to the track, now 100 years old, being very rough, with numerous fallen trees and washouts requiring care to prevent falls. The rainforest is open and pleasant to walk through except for thick wait-a-while at the top end. Lunch at Glacier Rock and to admire the views.
Wednesday 23 September - Mount Emerald (1,122 metres)
Long, steep return walk over often difficult terrain, with rocks underfoot, to the site of a plane crash 36 years ago. A 3 ½ hour assent with a shorter return along the valley. Mostly open countryside.
Sunday 27 September - Stewart’s Head
Moderate to hard walk in undulating hills along old mining trails in the Herberton Hills before a climb to Stewart’s Head. Some short steep sections. Views. Historic sites.
Wednesday 7 October - Walsh Falls Circuit
Moderate hard circuit walk of approximately 8km in the hills behind Atherton. The walk will start from the ‘Three Ways’ (4-wheel drive vehicles required) for a short walk to Walsh Falls. We cross the creek above the falls and descend on a grassy, overgrown ridge to view the middle falls before descending further to the creek bed. Total descent about 100m. From here we rock hop to the base of the lower falls. We then head uphill, cross country to ‘Marnanes Break’, a climb of approximately 100m. We join the road and head south back to our vehicles.
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