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Jenkinson's Post Lookout – View from Castle Hill loop from Townsville

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Jenkinson's Post Lookout – View from Castle Hill loop from Townsville

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5.0

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70

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Jenkinson's Post Lookout – View from Castle Hill loop from Townsville

01:31

4.26km

240m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

818 m

Cudtheringa Track Entrance (Castle Hill Reserve)

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This entrance to the reserve sits just off Castle Hill Road across from the parking area. Cudtheringa Track starts off challenging here, with a steep stone staircase and climbs steadily towards Castle Hill.

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1.57 km

View of Townsville from Castle Hill

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At this juncture, Cudtheringa Track, Gota Track, and Widowmaker Track intersect with a sweeping view across Townsville that stretch out towards the bay. After a hard climb, this is a …

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1.82 km

443rd Step

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The ascent to the mountain is via a staircase up to this 443rd step.

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2.03 km

Jenkinson's Post Lookout

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This lookout was dedicated in 2001 to Graham Jenkinson who was the ambassador at large for Townsville from 1990-1999.

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2.17 km

View from Castle Hill

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There is a parking lot, but you can also walk

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4.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.40 km

1.03 km

830 m

Surfaces

2.06 km

2.00 km

120 m

< 100 m

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Monday 19 October

29°C

21°C

66 %

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