Paluma hosts a variety of events each year featuring music, arts, sport and local history. These include weekly History Displays and annual events such as the Bush Dance, Paluma Push and Ephemera in the Mist.

We also welcome expressions of interest from anyone wishing to host an event up in the mist. Event venues available for booking include the Community Hall, the Paluma Environmental Education Centre, and Gumburu Catholic Education Centre.  See the links for more information.

Paluma Sunday Markets

Paluma Community Hall 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia

Come and browse through a range of plants, fabrics, food and souvenirs at our local Paluma Markets. Sausage sizzle and drinks also available.

Garden Competition

Sharpen your secateurs and polish that green thumb of yours! Judging for the annual Paluma Garden Competition will occur on October 19th. The judges will be accompanied around each garden by a PDCA executive member. Please let us know in advance if you would prefer that we not visit your garden on this date.

Wilderness First Aid Course

Paluma Adventure Centre 7 Lookout Rd, Paluma, QLD, Australia

Outerlimits Adventure through Sam Stedman is sponsoring a 3-day Remote and Wilderness First Aid Course in Paluma. Jason Taylor from Category 5 Emergency Care is coming to Paluma to teach a Standard Wilderness and Remote First Aid course. Sam and Aline have done multiple courses with Jason already and highly recommend them to anyone who likes to … Continue reading "Wilderness First Aid Course"

$670

Paluma Dinner under the Stars

Paluma Adventure Centre 7 Lookout Rd, Paluma, QLD, Australia

Outer Limits would like to invite you to a community dinner on Saturday, 27th October at the Adventure Centre.  Starting  5pm Please RSVP before October 25th: info@outerlimitsadventure.com.au  ph 0421 484 211 Catering by the Feel Good Foodie. $15 per person/ BYO drinks  

$15

Paluma Dam Good Trail Run

Paluma Adventure Centre 7 Lookout Rd, Paluma, QLD, Australia

The annual trail run at Paluma, organized by Outer Limits Adventure Fitness, will be held on October 28 this year. This is the 6th run in the Outer Limits Trail Run Series 2018. Race HQ, start and finish for all distances will be at the village green in the Paluma township. There is an array … Continue reading "Paluma Dam Good Trail Run"

Remembrance Day Gathering

Paluma Community Hall 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia

LEST WE FORGET  REMEMBRANCE DAY SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER Remembrance Day Gathering, 11 AM on Sunday 11 November 2018 at the Paluma Community Hall. Please meet at the Community Hall at approximately 10.45 AM in preparation for the raising of the flag and a minute of silence at 11 AM to commemorate Remembrance Day. ALL PALUMA RESIDENTS AND … Continue reading "Remembrance Day Gathering"

Kerbside Bulk Rubbish Collection for Paluma

The Townsville City Council Kerbside Rubbish Collection program will occur in Paluma on November 12th, 2018 For more information go to www.townsville.qld.gov.au/water-waste-and-environment/waste-and-recycling/kerbside-collection  

Rainforest Plant Identification Short Course 2018

JCU Paluma House 34 Mt Spec Rd, Paluma, QLD, Australia

Presented by the Australian Tropical Herbarium and James Cook University, the Rainforest Plant Identification Short Course has been developed for the interested lay person. The three day course is held annually in Paluma at the end of November and covers such topics as ‘what is a rainforest?’ how plants are named, and plant structure and … Continue reading "Rainforest Plant Identification Short Course 2018"

$500 – $600

Telstra Paluma Mobile Tower Launch Celebration

Rainforest Inn Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Queensland, Australia

     Paluma Mobile Tower - Launch Celebration Telstra (Regional Australia, North Qld) and the Paluma & District Community Association (PDCA) invites all Paluma residents to attend a Morning Tea to celebrate the launch of the new Paluma Mobile Telephone Tower. When: Saturday 1st December 2018, 10.30 AM Where: Rainforest Inn, Paluma Morning Tea will … Continue reading "Telstra Paluma Mobile Tower Launch Celebration"

Tropical Xmas BBQ

Paluma Community Hall 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia

      When: Saturday 8th December, 6.30 pm Where: Community Hall BYO meat, sausages or whatever you want on the BBQ Please bring a salad or sweet to share The Bar will be OPEN with the usual low priced drinks Come and join us for the last Social of 2018       

Outer Limits Australia Day Bash

Paluma Adventure Centre 7 Lookout Rd, Paluma, QLD, Australia

When: Saturday 26 January, From 1 PM onwards. BBQ Dinner at 6 PM. Where: Outer Limits Centre, Mt Spec Road BYO Drinks & BBQ FREE High Ropes, Climbing & Games Dress Code: Aussie, Aussie, Aussie