Restaurants
Great place for a quick lunch and breakfast from the window service. They also run the trendy Hen Haus on the same property. It has tasty charcoal, rotisserie and southern fried chicken.
Inside the patisserie and baked goods are a local favourite.
Their are many other trendy food stores around Otto's with shared seating so it's a great place to make sure everyone can be satisfied.
Don't let the somewhat rundown outside of the building fool you!
31 locals recommend
Otto's Fresh Food Market
5 Illuka StGreat place for a quick lunch and breakfast from the window service. They also run the trendy Hen Haus on the same property. It has tasty charcoal, rotisserie and southern fried chicken.
Inside the patisserie and baked goods are a local favourite.
Their are many other trendy food stores around Otto's with shared seating so it's a great place to make sure everyone can be satisfied.
Don't let the somewhat rundown outside of the building fool you!
One of two good pizza stores that use wood or gas fired ovens.
Mama Teresa's is close and they will have your pizzas ready very quickly.
Deals:
Everyday - 3 Pizzas for $45.
Tuesday - Two for one
Menu:
https://www.mamateresaspizzeria.com.au/menu?fbclid=IwAR01L0sh6welP1G4C8FIMQoeZUsbTH1JvomrYJ-L48jmU-R8FV2gkns3sQk
Mama Teresas Pizzeria
3-11 Illuka StreetOne of two good pizza stores that use wood or gas fired ovens.
Mama Teresa's is close and they will have your pizzas ready very quickly.
Deals:
Everyday - 3 Pizzas for $45.
Tuesday - Two for one
Menu:
https://www.mamateresaspizzeria.com.au/menu?fbclid=IwAR01L0sh6welP1G4C8FIMQoeZUsbTH1JvomrYJ-L48jmU-R8FV2gkns3sQk
A sushi train that families seem to enjoy. You can also order cooked to order meals so you are not constrained to just sushi and sashimi.
Wara Sushi
2-30 Lakeside DrA sushi train that families seem to enjoy. You can also order cooked to order meals so you are not constrained to just sushi and sashimi.
In our top two favourite Townsville restaurants. Super friendly staff, a great variety of Vietnamese dishes and a clean and modern dining environment
Lotus Saigon
Gregory StreetIn our top two favourite Townsville restaurants. Super friendly staff, a great variety of Vietnamese dishes and a clean and modern dining environment
Definitely the best Japanese in town and possibly the most consistently excellent food ans service. It has super fresh sashimi and sushi and the hot pot (shabu-shabu) is great to share.
It can get quite expensive depending on what you order.
11 locals recommend
Gyo Japanese Restaurant
48 Gregory StDefinitely the best Japanese in town and possibly the most consistently excellent food ans service. It has super fresh sashimi and sushi and the hot pot (shabu-shabu) is great to share.
It can get quite expensive depending on what you order.
Very price but sensational views in the outdoor dining area and a very upscale vibe. This is a place to treat yourself to, it's not somewhere you would go once a week.
Note that it is located inside the Casino building but it doesn't seem like you are in a Casino as all the restaurants are in a separate wing to the gambling.
8 locals recommend
Miss Songs Asian Kitchen
67 Sir Leslie Thiess DrVery price but sensational views in the outdoor dining area and a very upscale vibe. This is a place to treat yourself to, it's not somewhere you would go once a week.
Note that it is located inside the Casino building but it doesn't seem like you are in a Casino as all the restaurants are in a separate wing to the gambling.
Upscale buffet including desserts. Everyone will be happy and full but it will cost you:
BREAKFAST
Monday to Friday
Adults: $31.95 | Children 5 to 15: $14.95 | 0 to 4: no charge
Monday & Tuesday Locals Rates*
Adults: $19.95 |Children 5 to 15: $9.95 | 0 to 4: no charge
Saturday & Sunday
Adults: $34.95 | Children 5 to 15: $14.95 | 0 to 4: no charge
DINNER
Sunday to Thursday
Adults $39.95 | Children 5 to 15: $19.95 | 0 to 4: Free
Friday to Saturday
Adults $52.95 | Children 5 to 15: $19.95 | 0 to 4: Free
KIDS 12 & UNDER EAT FREE MONDAY & TUESDAY NIGHTS* (One child is free per paying adult)
The Palm House
67 Sir Leslie Thiess DrUpscale buffet including desserts. Everyone will be happy and full but it will cost you:
BREAKFAST
Monday to Friday
Adults: $31.95 | Children 5 to 15: $14.95 | 0 to 4: no charge
Monday & Tuesday Locals Rates*
Adults: $19.95 |Children 5 to 15: $9.95 | 0 to 4: no charge
Saturday & Sunday
Adults: $34.95 | Children 5 to 15: $14.95 | 0 to 4: no charge
DINNER
Sunday to Thursday
Adults $39.95 | Children 5 to 15: $19.95 | 0 to 4: Free
Friday to Saturday
Adults $52.95 | Children 5 to 15: $19.95 | 0 to 4: Free
KIDS 12 & UNDER EAT FREE MONDAY & TUESDAY NIGHTS* (One child is free per paying adult)
Generally a great place for mid-upscale italian food.
It also does pizza's and they are typically excellent I recommend the Frusta Siorentina pizza.
Good deal: Pizzas are 2 for 1 on Tuesday from 5pm.
Menu: http://donnabionda.com.au/
Donna Bionda
373 Flinders StGenerally a great place for mid-upscale italian food.
It also does pizza's and they are typically excellent I recommend the Frusta Siorentina pizza.
Good deal: Pizzas are 2 for 1 on Tuesday from 5pm.
Menu: http://donnabionda.com.au/
Shopping
Supermarkets and Shopping Centres
This is the closest supermarket. It is a small supermarket for when you don't have the time to make it to one of the major supermarkets/shopping centres.
IGA Mt Louisa
596-604 Bayswater RdThis is the closest supermarket. It is a small supermarket for when you don't have the time to make it to one of the major supermarkets/shopping centres.
Coles Supermarkets
320 Thuringowa DrThe closest major supermarket. It is not located in a major shopping centre.
A major shopping mall with everything you will need.
10 minutes away by car.
Store list: https://castletown.com.au/stores/
30 locals recommend
CastleTown Shoppingworld
A major shopping mall with everything you will need.
10 minutes away by car.
Store list: https://castletown.com.au/stores/
Largest shopping centre in townsville. Has everything you might want/need including: Myer, H&M, Woolworths, Coles, Big W, Kmart etc...
Store List: https://www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/centres/stockland-townsville/visit/store-directory
11 Minutes away by car.
49 locals recommend
Stockland Townsville Shopping Centre
310-330 Ross River RdLargest shopping centre in townsville. Has everything you might want/need including: Myer, H&M, Woolworths, Coles, Big W, Kmart etc...
Store List: https://www.stockland.com.au/shopping-centres/centres/stockland-townsville/visit/store-directory
11 Minutes away by car.
Has a Woolworths, Coles, Target, Big W and a variety of smaller retailers.
20 locals recommend
Willows Shopping Centre station
Has a Woolworths, Coles, Target, Big W and a variety of smaller retailers.
Beachfront strip that runs for just under 3km. There is a free rockpool and a few cafes at the north end. At the south end there is a variety of eateries, a small shopping centre, a free child's waterpark and a beautiful beachfront outdoor swimming pool.
19 locals recommend
The Strand
The StrandBeachfront strip that runs for just under 3km. There is a free rockpool and a few cafes at the north end. At the south end there is a variety of eateries, a small shopping centre, a free child's waterpark and a beautiful beachfront outdoor swimming pool.
What is it?
A whole different world to Townsville city. Beautiful bays to kayak, snorkel or stand up paddle board in.
How to get there:
You will need to catch the ferry from this location - Breakwater Terminal, Sir Leslie Thiess Dr, Townsville QLD 4810.
Timetable: For up to date times go to
https://www.sealinkqld.com.au/ferry/timetables/magnetic-island
Prices:
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) - $76 return
Adult - $36 Return
Concession -$16.5 Return
Trivia: It's the birthplace of Julian Assange
96 locals recommend
Magnetic Island
What is it?
A whole different world to Townsville city. Beautiful bays to kayak, snorkel or stand up paddle board in.
How to get there:
You will need to catch the ferry from this location - Breakwater Terminal, Sir Leslie Thiess Dr, Townsville QLD 4810.
Timetable: For up to date times go to
https://www.sealinkqld.com.au/ferry/timetables/magnetic-island
Prices:
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) - $76 return
Adult - $36 Return
Concession -$16.5 Return
Trivia: It's the birthplace of Julian Assange
A great lookout and the road/paths up to Castle Hill are a favourite place for runners to punish themselves.
52 locals recommend
Castle Hill Lookout
Castle Hill RoadA great lookout and the road/paths up to Castle Hill are a favourite place for runners to punish themselves.