Further, Tougher, Together
We’re back – and this time, we’re dialling up the adventure for even greater impact!
After an incredible first 100km+ charity hike, we’re taking on our biggest and toughest challenge yet across 27–28 June 2026, raising funds for the Cowboys Community Foundation and NRL Cowboys House.
Our 2026 team – Michael Pugh, Sean Dromey, Arika Appleby, Anne Camplin and Rebekah Lambert – will cover more than 100 kilometres of rugged North Queensland terrain, starting at Raspberry Falls in Girringun National Park and pushing through Lannercost State Forest, Hidden Valley and Paluma, before tackling the iconic PRB Track. From there, we’ll navigate one of the most demanding stretches of the journey – across day and night conditions – before descending to the coast and finishing near the Bruce Highway.
This isn’t just a hike – it’s a true test of endurance, resilience and teamwork. We’ll rely on each other every step of the way, pushing through some of the region’s toughest conditions to make a real difference.
We’re doing this for something bigger than ourselves – to support education, health and social outcomes for young people across North Queensland, including students at NRL Cowboys House.
You can follow our journey via our dedicated Facebook page as we take on this challenge.
If you’d like to support us, donations can be made right here on this page (no cash donations please). Every contribution helps fund life-changing programs across our region. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible, and you’ll receive a receipt by email once your donation is complete.
We’d love you to get behind us and be part of the journey.
My Achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
Increased Target
Thank you to my Sponsors
$5.02k
Aces Qld Pty Ltd
$2.94k
Club Rhino Marathon In May
$1.11k
Cowboys Leagues Club Raffle
$1,000
100 Board Fundraisers
$840
The People & Culture Link - Dianne Newell
Well done team! Such a great cause.
$529
Elise Mcclure
Donation on behalf of the West End Social Club
$515
Community Information Centre Townsville
We are proud to have raised $515 at our Together Townsville Networks event to contribute towards the goal. All the best for the hike. Your community is cheering the team on!
$159.15
Townsville Office & Safety Supplies
$106.12
Natasha Buttler
$106.12
Nina Hensley
Love everything you do, getting community engaged with our natural assets - great charity to support too.
$106.12
Bronwyn Petrou
$106.12
Jade & Dan George
Love your work Townsville Hike & Explore ❤️
$106.12
Zoe Sanders
$106.12
Nate, Marilyn And Brian Pugh
Good Luck Dad and all the Hikers and support crew involved in this very special event. Be Safe everyone.
$106.12
M.kirs
All the best with The Hike. Big Love to My Girl Arika x
$106.12
Jools Munro
Go team go !!!
$106.12
Joel Winkelmuller
$106.12
Townlec Auto Electrical
$106.12
Matt Guy
$106.12
Frank
Good on you Michael and Team, Bloody Legends!!
$106.12
Upvisory
Legendary stuff!
$106.12
Cathy Parkes
Go you good things!! Stay safe and if I could do it on my 4 legged animal I would be right there ( now there is an idea)
$106.12
Mikhail
Good luck! Hope you have plenty of water
$80.96
Tegan Sloper
$54.84
Deb And Barry Millwood
$54.84
Camilla
$54.84
Eloise Hull
Good luck on your hike! You guys will smash it
$54.84
Stephen O’toole
$54.84
Bec Monk
$54.84
Dave
Smash it Anne!
$54.84
Sean Mcdonald
Well done Anne
$54.84
Michael Williams
A great cause. All the best for your hike. Mick
$54.84
L Van
Best wishes Anne! Looks tough but you're tougher :)
$54.84
Dale Wootten
$54.84
Nicole Farnill
$54.84
Libby Zollner
All the best everyone
$54.84
Margaret Norgrove
$54.84
Anonymous
$54.84
Steven Robertson
$54.84
Neil Pritchard
$54.84
Johnston And Laskey Families
$54.84
Suzen
Have fun stay safe and thank you for all your hard work to help raise awareness and funds x
$54.84
Vu Millar
Great Job Anne and Crew!!
$44.71
Alix W
$28.43
Tracey Gilmore
Good Luck Anne and team hope all goes well!
$28.43
Karen Davis
$28.43
David Richards
$28.43
Lea White
Good luck everyone have a great time
$28.43
Jim Manser
Safe walking Michael & co, thank you for all you do.
$28.43
Kerry Jacobsen
$28.43
Kim Fordham
Well done team Good luck for a great cause
$28.43
Maria Crawford
$27.83
Judy Ransome
Best of luck with the hike.
$23.50
Jenaya Diball
$17.66
Teagan Chalk
$5
We are proud to support the Townsville Hike and Explore event again in 2026 and the important work of the Cowboys Community Foundation. We hope the hiking team have returned with nothing more than a few sore muscles, plenty of great memories, and some good stories to share. As a local business, we value the opportunity to give back to our community and contribute to initiatives that create a positive impact. We hope our donation helps support the Foundation’s ongoing efforts and the incredible work they do throughout the region. Congratulations to everyone involved in making the event a success, and thank you for allowing us to be part of such a meaningful cause.