Riverway Park – Ross River loop from Townsville

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Queensland

Riverway Park – Ross River loop from Townsville

Easy

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Riverway Park – Ross River loop from Townsville

01:40

32.1km

60m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cleveland Bay - Magnetic Island Dugong Protection Area

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.24 km

O'Dowd Street Landcare Site CDTLI

Nature Reserve

7.64 km

Ross River

Highlight • River

Winding 49 kilometres through Townsville to Cleveland Bay, the Ross River is the city's lifeblood. Shared paths, riverside parks and abundant birdlife make it one of the best places to explore on foot or by bike.

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12.8 km

Riverway Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Riverway Park is a large riverside parkland in Townsville, Queensland, stretching along the Ross River, and is a major recreational and cultural hub. Opened in 2006, it includes beautifully landscaped …

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14.0 km

Ross River

Highlight • River

Ross River starts in the Hervey Range and flows through the city before reaching the Coral Sea. It’s backed up by the Ross River Dam, which supplies much of Townsville's …

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14.9 km

Riverway Circuit

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Riverway Circuit is a roughly 3.7-kilometre sealed loop within Riverway Park, forming part of Townsville’s signed “10,000 Steps” walking routes. The circuit passes through lovely shaded sections of parkland and …

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20.0 km

Turtle Bridge Landcare Site

Highlight • Bridge

This quiet Landcare site protects native vegetation where Jensen Creek meets the Ross River. Pause on Turtle Bridge and you might spot one of the freshwater turtles that gave the crossing its name.

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21.7 km