Guidebook for North Ward
Food Scene
Directly on the water/beach, great cocktails and good food in a casual atmosphere.
31 locals recommend
Longboard Bar & Grill
80 Gregory StDirectly on the water/beach, great cocktails and good food in a casual atmosphere.
Fine dinning at the restaurant, or casual dinning at the bar. Great location on The Strand.
40 locals recommend
The Watermark Townsville
72-74 The StrandFine dinning at the restaurant, or casual dinning at the bar. Great location on The Strand.
Juliette's
58 The StrandGreat coffee & gelato on the beach!
A Touch of Salt
86-124 Ogden StGreat food, great service and a little bit fancy! By the river.
Palmer St
A selection of restaurants for all tastes and budgets.
City Lane & City Arcade
383 Flinders StFunky restaurants and bars in a laneway.
C-Bar
Good breakfast spot on the water. Can't beat the view!
This is our family business, we would love to have you visit us! Great for coffee and a snack, or to pick up some essentials, fresh produce, artisan bakery goods and yummy gourmet food. We also have a great mix of other local retailers in our centre.
31 locals recommend
Otto's Fresh Food Market
5 Illuka StThis is our family business, we would love to have you visit us! Great for coffee and a snack, or to pick up some essentials, fresh produce, artisan bakery goods and yummy gourmet food. We also have a great mix of other local retailers in our centre.
Fine dinning with a creative menu. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
16 locals recommend
Jam Corner
1 Palmer StFine dinning with a creative menu. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Heritage Bar and Grill
137 Flinders StIconic Townsville Bar
Getting Around
Magnetic Island Ferries
Ross StreetFerry Terminal, catch a ferry to the island.
Arts & Culture
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Denham StreetTownsville's City art gallery
Museum of Tropical Queensland
70-102 Flinders StLearn about Tropical North Queensland.
Entertainment & Activities
Reef Headquarters Aquarium
68 Flinders StreetTropical Reef Aquarium
Billabong Sanctuary
2 Muntalunga DriveNative Wildlife Zoo
Parks & Nature
Magnetic Island is a 20 min ferry ride off the coast of Townsville. Well worth a visit. Beautiful beaches!
96 locals recommend
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is a 20 min ferry ride off the coast of Townsville. Well worth a visit. Beautiful beaches!
Anzac Memorial Park
Wonderful Marina views.
Beautiful rainforest and natural swimming holes close to Townsville. Plenty of hiking trails.
6 locals recommend
Paluma Rainforest
Beautiful rainforest and natural swimming holes close to Townsville. Plenty of hiking trails.
Beautiful swimming holes with waterfalls. On the way to Paluma. If you do one you must do the other.
27 locals recommend
Crystal Creek
Beautiful swimming holes with waterfalls. On the way to Paluma. If you do one you must do the other.
Nice natural swimming hole located just 20 mins south of Townsville. Hiking trails. Waterfall.
Bowling Green Bay
Alligator Creek RoadNice natural swimming hole located just 20 mins south of Townsville. Hiking trails. Waterfall.
Sightseeing
Beautiful walking tracks with amazing views over the bay to magnetic island. A discovery tour of Townsville's military history.
19 locals recommend
Jezzine Military Barracks
38-52 Howitt StBeautiful walking tracks with amazing views over the bay to magnetic island. A discovery tour of Townsville's military history.
Take in 360 degree views of Townsville from the top of this iconic hill. For the fitness fanatic; walk up the road or one of it's many walking tracks with the many locals who use this hill as their favourite form of excercise.
8 locals recommend
Castle Hill
Take in 360 degree views of Townsville from the top of this iconic hill. For the fitness fanatic; walk up the road or one of it's many walking tracks with the many locals who use this hill as their favourite form of excercise.