Townsville

Travel Guide

Castle Hill featuring a sunset, landscape views and a city
The Strand showing a sunset
Castle Hill featuring a sunset, a small town or village and a bay or harbor
Castle Hill which includes landscape views and a city
Castle Hill showing general coastal views, landscape views and a sunset

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Where to stay in Townsville

Queens Gardens featuring forests and a park

North Ward

North Ward is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Strand Waterpark and The Strand Beach while in the area.

North Ward
South Townsville showing heritage elements and interior views

South Townsville

Visitors highly recommend South Townsville for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Maritime Museum of Townsville while you're in town.

South Townsville
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Douglas

While there might not be top attractions in Douglas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre.

Douglas
Palmetum Gardens is one of Townsville’s four Botanical Gardens. It’s a 17 hectare botanic garden displaying one of the largest and most diverse public collections of palms in the world – 300 species of palm, many rare and threatened, and includes most Australian palms.

Annandale

While visiting Annandale, you might make a stop by sights like Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum.

Annandale
One of the views on castle hill steps

Railway Estate

If you're spending some time in Railway Estate, Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line and Queensland Country Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

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Kirwan

If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Kirwan
The Ville Resort - Casino
The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 out of 5
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, QLD
The price is AED 495 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 495
AED 544 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"The bed was so comfortable. The bathroom was sparkling clean"

Reviewed on 22 February 2025

The Ville Resort - Casino
Aquarius on the Beach
Aquarius on the Beach
4 out of 5
75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD
The price is AED 348 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
AED 348
AED 382 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room with a stunning ocean view
"Very clean rooms and presented nicely with wonderful ocean views and a fantastic pool with easy access to all the shops and cafes and supermarket all in walking distance."

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

Aquarius on the Beach
Madison Plaza Townsville
Madison Plaza Townsville
4 out of 5
409 Flinders St., Corner Of Stanley And Flinders St., Townsville, QLD
The price is AED 199 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
AED 199
AED 219 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good position, friendly staff."

Reviewed on 23 February 2025

Madison Plaza Townsville
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Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
4 out of 5
2 Dibbs Street, South Townsville, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,161 reviews)
"Perfect, clean and tidy, staff are friendly and helpful. I will definitely be booking again. Loved the accommodation. Thank you"

Reviewed on 1 January 2025

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
QCWA Kissing Point Units
QCWA Kissing Point Units
3 out of 5
116 The Strand, North Ward, QLD
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Strand Rockpool and Jezzine Barracks are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"Basic unit with a full kitchen which worked well for the two nights"

Reviewed on 24 February 2025

QCWA Kissing Point Units
Madison Ocean Breeze
Madison Ocean Breeze
3.5 out of 5
81 Mitchell Street, North Ward, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (508 reviews)
"Clean, secure parking, walking distance to dining options"

Reviewed on 19 February 2025

Madison Ocean Breeze
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal featuring a ferry as well as a small group of people

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Townsville with a trip to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
Castle Hill featuring landscape views, general coastal views and tranquil scenes

Castle Hill

5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Castle Hill, a lovely green space in Townsville. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.

Castle Hill
North Ward which includes military items and interior views

The Strand Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in The Strand? While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Strand Beach
The Stand overlooking Magnetic Island #sunset #myhome #thisistownsville #queensland

Strand Park

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Strand Park, a lovely green space in The Strand. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Strand Park
Museum of Tropical Queensland showing heritage elements and interior views

Museum of Tropical Queensland

4/5(4 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Tropical Queensland during your trip to Townsville. Wander the riverfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Museum of Tropical Queensland
Queens Gardens featuring forests and a park

Queens Gardens

5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Townsville. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Queens Gardens

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