Guidebook for North Ward
Parks & Nature
Lush botanical garden in the heart of the city. A nice place to take a break. Visit the aviary to interact with friendly cockatoos.
17 locals recommend
Queens Gardens
Lush botanical garden in the heart of the city. A nice place to take a break. Visit the aviary to interact with friendly cockatoos.
Short bushwalk (2 hrs return) or drive to the top of Townsville's iconic monolith with rewarding panoramic views of the city and Cleveland Bay.
52 locals recommend
Castle Hill Lookout
Castle Hill RoadShort bushwalk (2 hrs return) or drive to the top of Townsville's iconic monolith with rewarding panoramic views of the city and Cleveland Bay.
The Strand
The StrandNice for walking and running. Seasonal netted swimming areas.
Essentials
Coles North Ward
26-28 Mitchell StI have several reusable bags available.
Food Scene
The best German pretzel ("bretzel") sandwiches and berliners! Fresh baked goods daily. Coffee Dominion coffee. Butcher and specialty market. Worth a visit (or few).
31 locals recommend
Otto's Fresh Food Market
5 Illuka StThe best German pretzel ("bretzel") sandwiches and berliners! Fresh baked goods daily. Coffee Dominion coffee. Butcher and specialty market. Worth a visit (or few).
Tobruk Kiosk
72 The StrandConsistently good coffee ON the beach!
Coffee Dominion
320-334 Flinders StOnly coffee, darn good coffee. The best in Townsville.
Creative, trendy, classy, delicious. Thoughtful wine menu. Hosts special events such as Townsville Seafood Festival and Taste of Tasmania. Live background music. Riverside dining. family-run local business with a following.
29 locals recommend
A Touch of Salt
86-124 Ogden StCreative, trendy, classy, delicious. Thoughtful wine menu. Hosts special events such as Townsville Seafood Festival and Taste of Tasmania. Live background music. Riverside dining. family-run local business with a following.
Arts & Culture
Jezzine Fort
The StrandWWII history and great views to Magnetic Island.