Paluma Dam (aka Lake Paluma)
Lake Paluma is a drinking water storage facility owned by NQ Water and is situated close to Mount Spec, high above the Paluma Range National Park.
Lake Paluma is nestled among world heritage-listed wet tropics rainforest. Access to the lake is via a 12 kilometre gravel road from the township of Paluma.
The Lake is a drinking water storage and offers unique opportunities for day visitors and campers to spend time in a biologically diverse rainforest environment.
You can camp at Paluma Dam or just come for the Day.
Has tables to set and even place to cook BBQ.
You can swim in the dam or Kayak
Non-motorised vessels such as kayaks and canoes are ideal for finding the elusive platypus that live in the backwaters of the Lake.
Paddle up any one of the small creeks entering the Lake. You may surprise an Eastern Water Dragon sunning itself on overhanging branches. These dragons will usually drop into the water as soon as they see you - so keep an eye out.
There are no significant fish species in Lake Paluma. The slightly acidic, low nutrient waters of the Lake are not suitable for most fish species. A small population of Spangled Perch is all that remains of a stocking program which also included Brown Trout.
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Discover Paluma National Park, Townsville North Queensland
Located between Townsville and Ingham, Paluma Range National Park is the southern entrance to the World-Heritage listed Wet Tropics, the oldest living rainforest on the planet.
Chase waterfalls and waterholes at Little and Big Crystal Creek, travel to Hidden Valley and join a guided tour to spot the elusive platypus, followed by a quiet night’s sleep in a solar-powered eco cabin.
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Paluma Village and Lake (Dam)
Lake Paluma, Queensland Australia (DJI Phantom 3 Professional)
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About the location:
Lake Paluma is a picturesque water storage facility situated close to Mount Spec, high above the Paluma Range National Park.
Lake Paluma is nestled among world heritage-listed wet tropics rainforest. Access to the lake is via a 12 kilometre gravel road from the township of Paluma.
The Lake is a drinking water storage and offers unique opportunities for day visitors and campers to spend time in a biologically diverse rainforest environment.
Paluma Townsville
Paluma Townsville
Camping at Paluma Dam
The Williams family go camping up at Paluma Dam in North Queensland, Australia.
Paluma
A day trip to Paluma, Just north of Townsville, North Queensland, Australia.
Lake Paluma SUP meet
Our SUP tour with In the Loop at the magical Lake Paluma
Jourama Falls Camp Area, Paluma Range Nat Park, North of Townsville, Qld
Information for Jourama Falls Camp Area, Paluma Range Nat Park, North of Townsville, Qld including video tours, photos, weather forecasts, facilities, and much more at campsight.com.au
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Jourama Falls Camp Area, Paluma Range National Park is a shady grassed area without designated sites located beside Waterview Creek. This camping area is a popular swimming and is suitable for tent based camping, caravans, camper trailers, motor homes and larger groups. Facilities include composting toilets, a shower cubicle (bring your own shower bag), picnic tables, tap water (non-potable) and gas barbecues.
Fringed by rainforest, the nearby creek tumbles down many picturesque cascades, offering beautiful spots to relax, camp, walk and enjoy watching birds, butterflies and other native wildlife. The Falls themselves are about a 500m drive then a further 800m walk in from the campground and provide a most spectacular scene.
The site is pay to stay and not pet friendly. Booking essential.
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Crystal Creek Paluma
Day trip from Townsville to check out Big Crystal Creek, ended up walking 3km upstream and found a couple of cool little places to jump from ft. Knee Deep by Zac Brown Band
NORTH OF TOWNSVILLE TO PALUMA
NORTH WEST OF TOWNSVILLE IN THE HINTERLAND TO PALUMA RAINFOREST ,WITH IT'S WATERFALLS AND WILD LIFE. NOT REALLY SAFE FOR A MOTORHOME EVEN THOUGH WE TOOK ONE THERE,AS THE ROADS ARE NARROW AND WINDING
Big Crystal Creek near Paluma
Murray doing a front somersault of rocks at Big Crystal Creek near Paluma North Queensland
Townsville QLD, Insulator Creek
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Paluma, Zig Zag Station, Haul Road, Greenvale, The Lind Junction
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P A L U M A - 2 0 1 7
Paluma, North Queensland. In the heart of Tropical North Queensland lies the Paluma Ranges. This is a short film of our three day hike through the ranges.
Kirrama
The Kirrama Range Road (just north of Cardwell in Far North Queensland) was re-opened to traffic on the 6th December 2014 after being closed since Cyclone Larry went through the area in 2006. This is a trip we did to investigate the area on the 2015 Australia Day long weekend.
Cliff Jumping At Crystal Creek
this is a video of myself and my family having fun at a place called crystal creek in far north Queensland, Australia.
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