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 Rural Fire Brigade – Public Meeting and AGM

Paluma Community Hall 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia

It’s that time of the year again!  On Saturday September 30th at 10am, we will be holding a public meeting at the Paluma Community Centre with Paluma ratepayers regarding the setting of the fire levy for 2024.   Following that meeting we will then hold the brigade’s annual general meeting (AGM)

Paluma Sunday Markets

Paluma Community Hall 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia

The Paluma Sunday Markets are held 3-4 times a year in the Paluma Community Hall.  Come and browse through a range of plants, fabrics, food and souvenirs.  Sausages sizzle and drinks also available.

Paluma Annual Garden Competition

The annual Paluma Garden Competition will be held in the month of October.  Competition judges from Bunnings will be escorted by a member of the PDCA executive committee around gardens of Paluma residents and businesses including the blocks along and adjacent to Hussey Road.  

Working Bee at the Community Centre

Paluma Community Hall 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia

On the first Saturday of every month, we invite volunteers to come along to the Community Centre where Wilfred Karnol will coordinate one or more activities aimed at maintaining and improving the Hall and surrounding gardens, the local walking track, or other community activity.  We meet at 2 pm at the Community Hall and finish … Continue reading "Working Bee at the Community Centre"

Paluma Ultra

Gumburu , Australia

Outer Limits is hosting the very first Paluma Ultra, 52km trail run. Runners will tackle a challenge course from Paluma, past the DCK, over Mt Spec, down Benham’s track, past Forgotten Falls and back to Paluma. They will quietly run out of Gumburu at 6am and finish at the village green between 12pm and 5pm. … Continue reading "Paluma Ultra"

Paluma Village Trail Run

Paluma Community Hall 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia

The Paluma Village Trail Run  features amazing trails, taking you through the World Heritage listed rainforest in the most southern part of the Wet Tropics. This time of the year, Paluma Village is a great escape from the heat in Townsville. Situated at over 900m, the Paluma Range is cooler than the coastal region and … Continue reading "Paluma Village Trail Run"

$18 – $65

Monsters and Mayhem

Paluma Community Hall 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia

Saturday 4 November sees the return of the popular Monsters and Mayhem on the Mountain social at the Paluma Community Hall commencing at 6.30 PM. Dress to the 'monsters' theme and bring a plate of food to share. More information to follow.....

Tropical Christmas BBQ

Paluma Community Hall 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia

This is our last social evening for the year. Come and help us celebrate the beginning of the festive season in tropical style. Bring a plate.

Paluma Easter Markets

Paluma Community Hall 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia

The Paluma Sunday Markets are held 3-4 times a year in the Paluma Community Hall.  Come and browse through a range of plants, fabrics, food and souvenirs.  Sausages sizzle and drinks also available.

PDCA Social Drinks in the Hall

Paluma Community Hall 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia

Once a month (on the Friday night before the Village Working Bee) we open the Community Hall and the bar between 6-8 pm for residents and visitors to come and socialize and play a friendly game of table tennis or darts.  Bring along some nibbles or some finger food to share if you feel inclined.

PDCA Annual General Meeting

Paluma Community Hall 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia

Members (and prospective members) are advised that the Annual General Meeting of the Paluma & District Community Association Inc. will be held on: Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 12pm for a BBQ lunch followed by the AGM at 1:15pm in the Community Hall Nominations are open for all Executive Committee positions. Nominations should be forwarded to any … Continue reading "PDCA Annual General Meeting"