Guidebook for Townsville City
Food Scene
Great place to go for a drink and quick meal. Lane way with 6 different restaurants all with their own unique style.
33 locals recommend
City Lane & City Arcade
383 Flinders StGreat place to go for a drink and quick meal. Lane way with 6 different restaurants all with their own unique style.
Plenty of restaurants to choose from. One of our favourites would be Cactus Jacks - Mexican food with yummy cocktails! Or if you want to spoil yourself try Jam Corner, Michels or Seasoned Restaurants
13 locals recommend
Palmer St
Plenty of restaurants to choose from. One of our favourites would be Cactus Jacks - Mexican food with yummy cocktails! Or if you want to spoil yourself try Jam Corner, Michels or Seasoned Restaurants
A great choice of restaurants and bars with an amazing view and sea breeze.
20 locals recommend
The Strand
The StrandA great choice of restaurants and bars with an amazing view and sea breeze.
Flinders Street
Flinders StreetEverything Else
Local swimming pool which you can use for free as our guest. 50m heated (in winter) lap pool
7 locals recommend
Tobruk Memorial Baths
32 The StrandLocal swimming pool which you can use for free as our guest. 50m heated (in winter) lap pool
Sightseeing
Venture down the end of the Strand to read abour some of Townsville's Military history with a lovely board walk along the water
19 locals recommend
Jezzine Military Barracks
38-52 Howitt StVenture down the end of the Strand to read abour some of Townsville's Military history with a lovely board walk along the water
Reef HQ aquarium is a great place to go to learn about the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem. If you stop by be sure to visit the Turtle Hospital
61 locals recommend
Reef Headquarters Aquarium
68 Flinders StreetReef HQ aquarium is a great place to go to learn about the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem. If you stop by be sure to visit the Turtle Hospital
Jump on the ferry and enjoy the 20 minute trip to Magnetic Island. Relax on the beach or go for a jet ski ride. If you feel up to a short hike, ask about the forts walk - Koalas are often spotted!
16 locals recommend
SeaLink Queensland
2 Sir Leslie Thiess DrJump on the ferry and enjoy the 20 minute trip to Magnetic Island. Relax on the beach or go for a jet ski ride. If you feel up to a short hike, ask about the forts walk - Koalas are often spotted!
Paluma Rainforest
Charters Towers
Alligator Creek
Jezzine Fort
The StrandShopping
Check out the local Markets held each Sunday morning, buy some fresh farmers produce or souvenirs. Enjoy a coffee or breakfast from the selection of cafes.
Flinders St
Check out the local Markets held each Sunday morning, buy some fresh farmers produce or souvenirs. Enjoy a coffee or breakfast from the selection of cafes.
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy ice cream or fish and chips or burgers along the Strand beach front. A great location for all ages to go and enjoy the sea breeze. Ask us if there is any special events on during your stay!
23 locals recommend
Juliette's
58 The StrandEnjoy ice cream or fish and chips or burgers along the Strand beach front. A great location for all ages to go and enjoy the sea breeze. Ask us if there is any special events on during your stay!
Enjoy the free water Park on the Strand Beach front - just next to Tobruk Pool. A great place for kids of all ages to cool off
11 locals recommend
Strand Waterpark
43 The StrandEnjoy the free water Park on the Strand Beach front - just next to Tobruk Pool. A great place for kids of all ages to cool off