Townsville

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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 The Strand Beach and Strand Park 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
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.

Railway Estate
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
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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
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Bushland Beach

Travelers like the parks in Bushland Beach, and Town Common Conservation Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Bushland 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 220 per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
AED 220
AED 242 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
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! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff are the most helpful people I've met. I actually felt like it was home. The customer service that was provided was exceptional"

Reviewed on 24 December 2024

Madison Plaza Townsville
Aquarius on the Beach
Aquarius on the Beach
4 out of 5
75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD
The price is AED 304 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
AED 304
AED 337 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 January 2025
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! (1,000 reviews)
Room with a view
"A very comfortable stay in “a room with a view” - even the hallway had a great view!"

Reviewed on 25 December 2024

Aquarius on the Beach
The Ville Resort - Casino
The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 out of 5
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, QLD
The price is AED 489 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
AED 489
AED 538 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2025
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very good rate, staff seem bit vague"

Reviewed on 14 December 2024

The Ville Resort - Casino
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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! (1,163 reviews)
"Location was good - we could drive everywhere we wanted to go and be there within 5 minutes. The unit is in need of new furniture. The pullout couch was disgusting and very uncomfortable. One of the cushions clearly had something spilled on it that took up the entire cushion but instead of cleaning ..."

Reviewed on 24 December 2024

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
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! (498 reviews)
Comfortable with ease of access to all Townsville
"Such an easy place to stay at, easy access(check office hours though) The Strand and eating venues close by, feels like home."

Reviewed on 20 December 2024

Madison Ocean Breeze
Oaks Townsville Metropole Hotel
Oaks Townsville Metropole Hotel
4.5 out of 5
81 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,485 reviews)
"Neat and tidy"

Reviewed on 15 December 2024

Oaks Townsville Metropole Hotel
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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 top-notch restaurants.

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
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
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 riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Castle Hill
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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