<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Townsville Hike & Explore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Townsville Hike & Explore]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:01:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Record Breaking Hike Raises over $12k for Charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to all of our community organisations and businesses that came together to gather, network and celebrate a great partnership between Townsville Hike and Explore and  Cowboys Community Foundation  raising funds for vital services. Thanks also to all of those supporting businesses that made the 105km Charity Walk possible and raising $12,150 towards supporting the foundations cause.]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/record-breaking-hike-raises-over-12k-for-charity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690590f2bb9a5281a8a9f633</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_213ac6ea3afb4acf9f2f75de06f763fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queensland Government Outdoor Recreation Award Winner- Outdoors Queensland 2024 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What an incredible honour it was for Townsville Hike and Explore to receive the Outdoors Queensland 2024 – Queensland Government Outdoor Recreation Award!  A huge shoutout and good luck to this year’s nominees — and to everyone out there who continues to make a positive difference in Queensland’s amazing outdoor community! Let’s keep inspiring more people to get outside, explore, and enjoy our great outdoors!]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/queensland-government-outdoor-recreation-award-winner-outdoors-queensland-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69058db407f57e482088d2fc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_7f4140fb18d141688dfdeb9f6f4eb8df~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_943,h_817,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Townsville Hike &#38; Explore Celebrate Partnership with The Womens Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hike &#38; Heal: Empowering Women Through Connection and the Outdoors Townsville Hike &#38; Explore is proud to partner with The Women’s Society  to deliver Hike &#38; Heal  — a free community program designed to create safe, supportive spaces for women to connect, heal, and find strength in nature. Each Hike &#38; Heal  session invites women to step outdoors, breathe deeply, and rediscover the grounding power of community. Whether exploring scenic trails or simply taking time to pause and reflect, these...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/townsville-hike-explore-celebrate-partnership-with-the-womens-society</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69058ba307f57e482088ce95</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_532a9959946c4a54a761b7e022fffcc6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_738,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Rock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Paluma Range National Park, North Queensland Article: Written by Michael Pugh; Imagery by Wes Graffin Big Rock is a massive...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/big-rock</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dfc2636800077ef7ee8800</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_b110db9618dc4ee3876a935f1abeee7f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_910,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Cleveland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Bowling Green National Park, North Queensland Article: Written by Damien Burrows; Imagery by Michael Pugh You can see it from...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/mount-cleveland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dfc0426800077ef7ee825d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_f9ba5a5cf7654564b5bea2f0b11dd629~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Townsville Hike &#38; Explore Clean up Australia Day – Magnetic Island ReefClean Initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Magnetic Island, North Queensland Article: Written by Jo Hurford; Imagery by Jo Hurford Clean Up Australia Day began over...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/townsville-hike-explore-clean-up-australia-day-magnetic-island-reefclean-initiative</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dfbc3e6800077ef7ee77f6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_8e504c45dc684ce39c4e255286dca708~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_564,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gilberts Dome]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Peak Range, Central Queensland Article: Written by Michael Pugh; Imagery by Michael Pugh Located on private property in the...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/gilberts-dome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dfb5e16800077ef7ee6868</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Mar 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_691ee91135c344928936309d9f6969f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Black Hole – Waterview Creek Gorge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Paluma Range National Park, North Queensland Article: Written by Damien Burrows; Imagery by Damien Burrows &#38; Michael Pugh The...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/beyond-the-black-hole-waterview-creek-gorge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67dfb2a76800077ef7ee6082</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_3d1bda9ef00547989116b5790a446a51~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theresa Creek Dam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Clermont, Central Queensland Article: Written by Michael Pugh; Imagery by Michael Pugh Theresa Creek Dam is located 22...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/theresa-creek-dam</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67de75b65a47b47069a9e292</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_96a5000ed13b43d8b1bf57d024663b2c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowns Peak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Peak Range, Central Queensland Article: Written by Michael Pugh; Imagery by Michael Pugh Browns Peak is the largest remnant of...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/bowns-peak</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67de75196800077ef7ea9faa</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_ee58f70ef486401bbb6831a1501b8c88~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Mulgrave Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Wooroonooran National Park, Far North Queensland Article: Written by Michael Pugh; Imagery by Jo Hurford Regarded by locals as...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/west-mulgrave-falls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67de72ce523d1543c9b57a32</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_a2e311cbfaee48fc9e7950321ec6c558~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_563,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do it For Cancer -71 Kilometre Central Queensland Charity Hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Drummond Range, Central Queensland Article: Written by Michael Pugh; Imagery by Wes Graffin In memory of the late Councillor...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/do-it-for-cancer-71-kilometre-central-queensland-charity-hike</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67de5a915a47b47069a99a3f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_a6db594978244046b2c1e759523f46f8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destination for Explorers - Bivouac Junction Holiday Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Dotswood, Queensland Article: Written by Michael Pugh; Imagery by Michael Pugh Bivouac Junction is a family and pet friendly...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/destination-for-explorers-bivouac-junction-holiday-park</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67de591d523d1543c9b53551</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_33e27e0ca8904a20bda371a317fe63f7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Castor – The Gemini Mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Peak Range National Park Article: Written by Michael Pugh; Imagery by Michael Pugh Mount Castor is the northernmost of the...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/mount-castor-the-gemini-mountains</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67de572b5a47b47069a99236</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_05b01bc987ee49658912879e52b2e4f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_570,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia Day Award Nominations Across Northern &#38; Central Queensland]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are proud to announce that the Townsville Hike and Explore Group  has received 2 Australia Day Award nominations in the categories of:...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/australia-day-award-nominations-across-northern-central-queensland</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67de58aa523d1543c9b53433</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_c5afb5456a7740bba9b1e34e0c2865af~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frederick Peak Finale 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Pinnacles Range, North Queensland Article: Written by Michael Pugh; Imagery by Wes Graffin Frederick Peak in the Pinnacles...]]></description><link>https://www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com/post/frederick-peak-finale-2021</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67de73ec5a47b47069a9de8d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3b7735_8e80373b02e945bda4be84f85cbf39cd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Dalrymple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Location: Eungella National Park Article: Written by Michael Pugh; 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