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

Townsville Travel Guide Video

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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Kirwan

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

Kirwan
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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
Mount Stuart showing a small town or village, a sunset and mountains

Mount Stuart

When in Mount Stuart, you can plan a visit to Mount Stuart and Cluden Racecourse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mount Stuart
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 273 per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
AED 273
AED 300 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
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)
"Excellent value for money. Very close shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Madison Plaza Townsville
The Ville Resort - Casino
The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 out of 5
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, QLD
The price is AED 573 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
AED 573
AED 631 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Great of a quick get away..."

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

The Ville Resort - Casino
Ardo
Ardo
4 out of 5
67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE, Townsville, QLD
The price is AED 570 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
AED 570
AED 628 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and Queensland ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (165 reviews)
Fab stay, beautiful hotel
"Beautiful, new and clean modern hotel in great location with plenty of free parking. Fantastic roof top bar with fabulous views across Townsville and Magnetic Island. Only downside was only two hours free Internet- this is no good if you're travelling from abroad with no free roaming."

Reviewed on 31 March 2025

Ardo
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QCWA Kissing Point Units
QCWA Kissing Point Units
3.5 out of 5
116 The Strand, North Ward, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal and Queensland ...
9/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
"Best position on the Strand. Beautiful morning views!"

Reviewed on 31 March 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! (515 reviews)
"The property had a great layout, separate bedroom, very comfy bed, many whitegoods with laundry in large bathroom, spacious lounge room/dining/kitchen The receptionist was amazing"

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

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! (1,493 reviews)
"Great view from city facing balcony"

Reviewed on 8 March 2025

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)

Castle Hill is just one of the places to see in Townsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Castle Hill
The Stand overlooking Magnetic Island #sunset #myhome #thisistownsville #queensland

Strand Park

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Strand Park is just one of the places to see in The Strand, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Strand Park
Queens Gardens featuring forests and a park

Queens Gardens

5/5(3 reviews)

After visiting Queens Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Townsville. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Queens Gardens
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

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