Guidebook for Jensen
Food Scene
We love tasty takeaways and enjoy the convenience of picking up a couple of noodle boxes for the adults while on a budget the kids have some home cooked 2 min noodles.
Noodle Box Deeragun
2-10 Deeragun RdWe love tasty takeaways and enjoy the convenience of picking up a couple of noodle boxes for the adults while on a budget the kids have some home cooked 2 min noodles.
If you like indian flavours this is the place for you. Only 5 min drive down the road they're good for a takeaway tasty meal as well.
The Great Jewel of India
2-10 Deeragun RoadIf you like indian flavours this is the place for you. Only 5 min drive down the road they're good for a takeaway tasty meal as well.
Our kids love HJ's so had to put it on here!!! Not great for dinning in but OK for a drive by. On some evenings it can be not-so-fast-food but we eat at about 6ish so it's not usually a problem for us.
Hungry Jack's
31 Geaney LnOur kids love HJ's so had to put it on here!!! Not great for dinning in but OK for a drive by. On some evenings it can be not-so-fast-food but we eat at about 6ish so it's not usually a problem for us.
Essentials
Coles or Woolworths (both next to each other) both have easy access and everything you need on your way back from your outings or for just popping out to pick up your milk and bread or selection of meats for the BBQ.
Coles Deeragun
Bruce HighwayColes or Woolworths (both next to each other) both have easy access and everything you need on your way back from your outings or for just popping out to pick up your milk and bread or selection of meats for the BBQ.
Parks & Nature
With a 10min drive to the beach Bushland Beach is always a great place to take the family. Go for a stroll on the beach during low tide especially on sunset and soak up the serenity. With an enclosed naturally shady playground it's a fun outing for the young as well. Get some takeaway on the way at Deeragun and enjoy an evening out by the seaside. After rainy periods the mosquitoes can come out during nightfall but if you're prepared with repellent they won't bother you.
375 Mount Low Pkwy
375 Mount Low ParkwayWith a 10min drive to the beach Bushland Beach is always a great place to take the family. Go for a stroll on the beach during low tide especially on sunset and soak up the serenity. With an enclosed naturally shady playground it's a fun outing for the young as well. Get some takeaway on the way at Deeragun and enjoy an evening out by the seaside. After rainy periods the mosquitoes can come out during nightfall but if you're prepared with repellent they won't bother you.
A 35 min drive north on the Bruce Highway you can explore the rain forest, bush walk in the stunning green wilderness, take a dip in many of the waterholes and springs along the way or picnic on the rocks by a waterfall! A fun freshwater swimming hole that can be enjoyed all day.
27 locals recommend
Crystal Creek
A 35 min drive north on the Bruce Highway you can explore the rain forest, bush walk in the stunning green wilderness, take a dip in many of the waterholes and springs along the way or picnic on the rocks by a waterfall! A fun freshwater swimming hole that can be enjoyed all day.
Walk, ride or 4WD beside Black River at the western end of Jensen Rd. Once on the 4WD track to the left take the first access point (80m) down to the river. It's a great place to go for a stroll or in the wet season have a splash in the flowing freshwater of Black River. Our kids love playing in the shallow freshwater and exploring the river bed for hours on end if we let them. If you like exploring keep going and you'll come out at the end of Annaville Rd but the 4WD won't fit through the trees at the end.
118 Jensen Rd
118 Jensen RoadWalk, ride or 4WD beside Black River at the western end of Jensen Rd. Once on the 4WD track to the left take the first access point (80m) down to the river. It's a great place to go for a stroll or in the wet season have a splash in the flowing freshwater of Black River. Our kids love playing in the shallow freshwater and exploring the river bed for hours on end if we let them. If you like exploring keep going and you'll come out at the end of Annaville Rd but the 4WD won't fit through the trees at the end.
Sightseeing
A fun spot to fish, stroll on the beach or just escape to the beach. With free BBQs and a fun kids playground you could spend the whole day here relaxing if you like.
Saunders Beach
A fun spot to fish, stroll on the beach or just escape to the beach. With free BBQs and a fun kids playground you could spend the whole day here relaxing if you like.
Beautiful ocean views along well maintained boardwalks. An iconic landmark in Townsville and a must see. If you visit in summer do the walk ways when the sun is down as will be unpleasant in the heat of the sun.
33 locals recommend
Jezzine Fort
The StrandBeautiful ocean views along well maintained boardwalks. An iconic landmark in Townsville and a must see. If you visit in summer do the walk ways when the sun is down as will be unpleasant in the heat of the sun.
Panoramic 360 views around Townsville. Drive all the way to the top or for the fitness gurus challenge yourself to one of the many well marked goat trails that ascend the hill. Best climbed during the morning twilight hours before the heat of the sun starts baking the rock faces.
53 locals recommend
Castle Hill
Panoramic 360 views around Townsville. Drive all the way to the top or for the fitness gurus challenge yourself to one of the many well marked goat trails that ascend the hill. Best climbed during the morning twilight hours before the heat of the sun starts baking the rock faces.
The Strand is a 2.2km world-class beachfront promenade custom-built for enjoyment. Along this palm tree studded stretch are bike and walkway paths, safe swimming beaches, picturesque picnic spots, a water park and chic restaurants and bars with to-die-for water views. It wouldn’t be a complete trip to Townsville if you didn’t make good use of The Strand.
22 locals recommend
The Strand
The StrandThe Strand is a 2.2km world-class beachfront promenade custom-built for enjoyment. Along this palm tree studded stretch are bike and walkway paths, safe swimming beaches, picturesque picnic spots, a water park and chic restaurants and bars with to-die-for water views. It wouldn’t be a complete trip to Townsville if you didn’t make good use of The Strand.
‘Maggie’, as the locals call the island, is home to the much sought-after gentle waves lapping on palm-lined beaches. The majority of the island is national park, with several small settlements squeezed between the rocky, vegetated hills and the beaches. The ferry ride from Townsville is only 20 minutes, but a visit to Magnetic Island will make you feel as though you’re miles from anywhere.
96 locals recommend
Magnetic Island
‘Maggie’, as the locals call the island, is home to the much sought-after gentle waves lapping on palm-lined beaches. The majority of the island is national park, with several small settlements squeezed between the rocky, vegetated hills and the beaches. The ferry ride from Townsville is only 20 minutes, but a visit to Magnetic Island will make you feel as though you’re miles from anywhere.
Entertainment & Activities
Nestled under shady trees with the Ross River as your backdrop, the lagoons – which cover an area in size of more than three Olympic swimming pools – cater to lap enthusiasts (hit the upper lagoon) or aqua relaxation (the lower lagoon is your spot, complete with sandy banks and shaded timber decks for lounging).
16 locals recommend
Riverway Lagoons
15 Sporting DrNestled under shady trees with the Ross River as your backdrop, the lagoons – which cover an area in size of more than three Olympic swimming pools – cater to lap enthusiasts (hit the upper lagoon) or aqua relaxation (the lower lagoon is your spot, complete with sandy banks and shaded timber decks for lounging).
It's a 45min drive south, but if you want a wildlife park in North Queensland this is the place to go. With crocodiles, snakes, dingoes, koalas and many of the other essential Australian wildlife experiences Billabong Sanctuary is a full day out.
49 locals recommend
Billabong Sanctuary
2 Muntalunga DriveIt's a 45min drive south, but if you want a wildlife park in North Queensland this is the place to go. With crocodiles, snakes, dingoes, koalas and many of the other essential Australian wildlife experiences Billabong Sanctuary is a full day out.
If you're a mountain biking fan Townsville has heaps of trails to explore. The Douglas Mountain Bike Park is home to the city’s original and most renowned trails. Douglas boasts 30km of predominantly cross country (XC) trails including a beginner’s loop and skills park.
Douglas Mountain Bike Reserve
Angus Smith DriveIf you're a mountain biking fan Townsville has heaps of trails to explore. The Douglas Mountain Bike Park is home to the city’s original and most renowned trails. Douglas boasts 30km of predominantly cross country (XC) trails including a beginner’s loop and skills park.
One of 4 movie cinemas in Townsville Central Village also includes Max Brenner Chocolate Shop, Hog's Breath Cafe, Guzman Y Gomez, Relish Cafe, Reds Salon and Fratello's Coffee. During our holidays we often get out to the movies here then spend some time at The Strand after a day movie or Max Brenner for latter evening showings.
12 locals recommend
BCC Cinemas
10 Little Fletcher StOne of 4 movie cinemas in Townsville Central Village also includes Max Brenner Chocolate Shop, Hog's Breath Cafe, Guzman Y Gomez, Relish Cafe, Reds Salon and Fratello's Coffee. During our holidays we often get out to the movies here then spend some time at The Strand after a day movie or Max Brenner for latter evening showings.
Shopping
If your keen for a shopping mall Castle Town is 15 min drive away and has all you need.
30 locals recommend
CastleTown Shoppingworld
If your keen for a shopping mall Castle Town is 15 min drive away and has all you need.
Want to satisfy your second hand shopping habits this spot is close by and usually throws up some rewarding surprises.
Vinnies Deeragun
12 Deeragun RdWant to satisfy your second hand shopping habits this spot is close by and usually throws up some rewarding surprises.
Arts & Culture
A fun morning out for the kids and equally engaging for the adults with a look at life in the tropics and some of the historical moments in and around the Townsville region.
37 locals recommend
Museum of Tropical Queensland
70-102 Flinders StA fun morning out for the kids and equally engaging for the adults with a look at life in the tropics and some of the historical moments in and around the Townsville region.