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Townsville

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Beaches · Scenic Walking Areas · Wildlife Areas
Tucked snugly beneath a steep, craggy mount--known as Castle Hill--the vibrant city of Townsville is as picturesque as its backdrop. Its appeal lies in its marinas, promenades, and avenues. Proximity to a number of beaches offers visitors and locals alike an escape from the urban environment. In the build up to your vacation in Townsville, plan trip itinerary minutiae using the visitor reviews, staff write-ups, and custom search fields on our Australia trip itinerary maker website.
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    Top Townsville tours

    FROM $208 BOOK WITH VIATOR Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island
    4.8
    Duration: 9 hours
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    FROM $421 BOOK WITH VIATOR Sailing boat overnight live aboard experience Townsville
    Duration: 20 hours
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    Popular things to do in Townsville

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    Museum of Tropical Queensland ©
    Island
    Museum of Tropical Queensland
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    The Strand ©
    Beach
    The Strand
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Castle Hill
    Scenic Walking Area
    Castle Hill
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Billabong Sanctuary
    Wildlife Area
    Billabong Sanctuary
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours

    Side trips from Townsville

    Yongala Dive ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Yongala Dive
    Ayr
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Hinchinbrook Island
    World heritage site
    Hinchinbrook Island
    Cardwell
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours
    TYTO Wetlands
    Wildlife Area
    TYTO Wetlands
    Ingham
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Paluma State Forest
    State Park
    Paluma State Forest
    Paluma
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Townsville

    Army Museum North Queensland
    Military Museum
    Army Museum North Queensland
    North Ward
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Perc Tucker Regional Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
    4.6
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Maritime Museum of Townsville ©
    Specialty Museum
    Maritime Museum of Townsville
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    The Drill Hall Studio ©
    Art Gallery
    The Drill Hall Studio
    North Ward
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour

    Hidden gems in Townsville

    Townsville Whale Watching ©
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Townsville Whale Watching
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Lake Paluma ©
    Water Body
    Lake Paluma
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Many Peaks Walking Track
    Hiking Trail
    Many Peaks Walking Track
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
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    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Shopping in Townsville

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    Stockland Townsville Shopping Centre ©
    Shopping Mall
    Stockland Townsville Shopping Centre
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sunday on Flinders. Cotters Markets ©
    Flea Market
    Sunday on Flinders. Cotters Markets
    3.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Riverway Moonlight Markets ©
    Farmers Market
    Riverway Moonlight Markets
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    CoffeeWorks ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    CoffeeWorks
    4.4
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Wildlife in Townsville

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    World heritage site
    Scuba & Snorkeling
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Little Crystal Creek ©
    Wildlife Area
    Little Crystal Creek
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Townsville Town Common Conservation Park ©
    Wildlife Area
    Townsville Town Common Conservation Park
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    Tour Townsville ©
    Historical Tour
    Tour Townsville
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Jezzine Barracks ©
    Landmark
    Jezzine Barracks
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Riverway ©
    Landmark
    Riverway
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mount Stuart ©
    Lookout
    Mount Stuart
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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    Where to stay in Townsville

    The Strand ©
    The largest city of North Queensland, Townsville boasts a large selection of accommodations for all tastes and budgets. Those who prefer to stay close to the coast can choose among a variety of boutique hotels and rental apartments along the Strand. The city center has a number of larger hotels (both international chains and independently owned), as well as several hostels known for their laid-back atmosphere. Campsites close to the city are not too numerous, so if you're looking for a prime location to spend your holiday close to nature, try to book in advance.
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