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      Cape Pallarenda was once a quarantine station in the early 1900s and a strategic defence location in World War II. Visitors can walk and ride the Cape Pallarenda Trails to see the World War II structures on the Cape Pallarenda headland.
      source: Queensland Department of National Parks
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      AKA: Pallarenda
      Access Info:
      Cape Pallarenda Regional Park is at the end of Cape Pallarenda Road, 10 km north of the Townsville city centre. The park is accessible by conventional vehicle. The gates are open from 6.30 am to 6.30 pm daily.
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails
      9
      Total Distance
      20 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      9 miles
      Total Descent
      3,382 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      284 ft
      Total Vertical
      276 ft
      Reports
      91
      Photos
      6
      Ridden Counter
      684

      Photos of Cape Pallarenda Mountain Bike

      trail: Lagoon Trail
      0 |
      Jul 4, 2017 @ 7:14pm
      Jul 4, 2017
      Lagoon Trail, My City
      report
      167 |
      Mar 13, 2016 @ 1:45am
      Mar 13, 2016
      Under The Radar, Townsville
      report
      167 |
      Mar 13, 2016 @ 1:45am
      Mar 13, 2016
      Under The Radar, Townsville
      report
      200 |
      Mar 13, 2016 @ 1:44am
      Mar 13, 2016
      Under The Radar, Townsville
      report
      200 |
      Mar 13, 2016 @ 1:44am
      Mar 13, 2016
      Under The Radar, Townsville
      report
      trail: Smedley's
      205 |
      Aug 19, 2015 @ 3:44pm
      Aug 19, 2015
      Smedley's, My City
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      Videos of Cape Pallarenda Mountain Bike

      Pallarenda, Townsville, Australia
      3:16 | 171 | Jun 20, 2013
      Smedleys Trail
      trail: Smedley's
      299 | Jan 16, 2016 , Townsville
      Ride the Lagoon Trail for Real, Townsville...
      250 | Aug 19, 2015 , Townsville
      Smedley tablet
      trail: Smedley's
      266 | Aug 19, 2015 , Townsville
      more videos »

      Cape Pallarenda Mountain Bike Routes

      titleratingdistance
      Targa 2016 - Pallarenda Stage race
      		14 miles

      Recent Comments

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      user #1066697Longo78reportShelley Cove trailHopefully the route reflects your ride now...
      Jun 15, 2016 @ 1:27am
      Jun 15, 2016
      user #1066697Longo78reportUnder The RadarAwesome. Many thanks for the report. Lots of...
      Apr 30, 2016 @ 4:59pm
      Apr 30, 2016
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      Recent Activity

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