Drinks & Nightlife
They have great steaks and fresh sea food. Wood fired pizzas and a very nice lounge with great views and alfresco dining on the footpath.
Pool tables and entertainment in separate open area.
12 locals recommend
The Seaview Hotel
56 The StrandThey have great steaks and fresh sea food. Wood fired pizzas and a very nice lounge with great views and alfresco dining on the footpath.
Pool tables and entertainment in separate open area.
Casino facilitiles. Great shows. Gamblers haven.
Two really good restaurants. Great Pool. Walking distance from Fryer St.
26 locals recommend
The Ville Resort-Casino
67 Sir Leslie Thiess DrCasino facilitiles. Great shows. Gamblers haven.
Two really good restaurants. Great Pool. Walking distance from Fryer St.
Big Alfresco Roofed Deck. Ideal dining for our beautiful weather all year round. On the river with yacht moorings.
Relaxing bar, friendly staff.
9 locals recommend
Townsville Yacht Club & Marina
1 Plume StBig Alfresco Roofed Deck. Ideal dining for our beautiful weather all year round. On the river with yacht moorings.
Relaxing bar, friendly staff.
Rambutan
113-119 Flinders StFood Scene
Best coffee on the footpath under big shady trees.
Best gelato ice creams.
23 locals recommend
Juliette's
58 The StrandBest coffee on the footpath under big shady trees.
Best gelato ice creams.
The view is fantastic and the food is good too.
You feel like you could be on a ship surrounded by the sea. Magnetic Island and the Long Strand Beach and sea frames the restaurant deck.
36 locals recommend
C-Bar
The view is fantastic and the food is good too.
You feel like you could be on a ship surrounded by the sea. Magnetic Island and the Long Strand Beach and sea frames the restaurant deck.
Great food and good service Sit inside or outside. Friendly staff.
11 locals recommend
Gyo Japanese Restaurant
48 Gregory StGreat food and good service Sit inside or outside. Friendly staff.
This restaurant and casual deck overlooks the Rockpool.
Great for coffee after a swim in the enclosed rock pool (all year round swimming). Nice air conditioned restaurant with great views
Fish Inn Rockpool
54 Howitt StThis restaurant and casual deck overlooks the Rockpool.
Great for coffee after a swim in the enclosed rock pool (all year round swimming). Nice air conditioned restaurant with great views
Remember the 50's. Step back in time and enjoy high tea and scones. Beautiful cups, embroidered table clothes. Art deco delights. Peach blossom cakes, caramel tarts, great coffee and tea in tea pots. Also local artist exhibition changes every 2 months. Parents and grand parents will love it. You may think that you are in grandma"s house.
Cafe Nova and Gallery
2 Blackwood StRemember the 50's. Step back in time and enjoy high tea and scones. Beautiful cups, embroidered table clothes. Art deco delights. Peach blossom cakes, caramel tarts, great coffee and tea in tea pots. Also local artist exhibition changes every 2 months. Parents and grand parents will love it. You may think that you are in grandma"s house.
The best view. After a swim in the pool enjoy coffee under the umbrellas. Sparkling sea and green grass . Great for families too.
Tobruk Kiosk
72 The StrandThe best view. After a swim in the pool enjoy coffee under the umbrellas. Sparkling sea and green grass . Great for families too.
Award winning restaurant. Fine dining in air conditioned venue. Also alfresco street dining. Lively area with lots of restaurants and boutiques. A short stroll from Fryer St
6 locals recommend
Michels Restaurant
7 Palmer StAward winning restaurant. Fine dining in air conditioned venue. Also alfresco street dining. Lively area with lots of restaurants and boutiques. A short stroll from Fryer St
Jam Corner
1 Palmer StAward winning restaurant.
The Balcony Restaurant
287 Flinders StGreat for a Sunday brunch or lunch and during the week.
Upstairs location.
Tony makes the best pizzas in town. Crisp base and generous toppings. True Italian style. Pasta dishes and gelato flavours.
Mainly take away, however, there is a big stainless steel table that seats 12. Alfresco Dining under the pergola BYO
Tony's Pizza
27 Kennedy StTony makes the best pizzas in town. Crisp base and generous toppings. True Italian style. Pasta dishes and gelato flavours.
Mainly take away, however, there is a big stainless steel table that seats 12. Alfresco Dining under the pergola BYO
Good coffee and Gelato ice creams.
Stunning views. Outside tables and chairs with umbrellas. Stop, sit and enjoy the views.
13 locals recommend
Juliette's Gelateria
The StrandGood coffee and Gelato ice creams.
Stunning views. Outside tables and chairs with umbrellas. Stop, sit and enjoy the views.
Classic and inventive ice cream flavours churned in-store. Out door seating. Opposite the Rotunda.
7 locals recommend
Gelatissimo Townsville
33 Palmer StClassic and inventive ice cream flavours churned in-store. Out door seating. Opposite the Rotunda.
Arts & Culture
A nice stroll into town to our air conditioned Art Gallery. Changing exhibitions. World class artists and James Cooke University Media Exhibitions plus our award winning resident artists.
29 locals recommend
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Denham StreetA nice stroll into town to our air conditioned Art Gallery. Changing exhibitions. World class artists and James Cooke University Media Exhibitions plus our award winning resident artists.
Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts
408 Flinders StContemporary, exhibitions, workshops.
Everything Else
Heated pool in winter? Previously an Olympic Pool where Dawn Frazer swam. Childrens Pool separate from main pool.
Great for early morning swim before breakfast. Then enjoy coffee on the Strand Side of the pool at the Kiosk.
7 locals recommend
Tobruk Memorial Baths
32 The StrandHeated pool in winter? Previously an Olympic Pool where Dawn Frazer swam. Childrens Pool separate from main pool.
Great for early morning swim before breakfast. Then enjoy coffee on the Strand Side of the pool at the Kiosk.
Sunday Markets for fresh fruit and vegetable from the farmers. Do not miss the Coconut man for fresh coconut juice. Good bread. All shops are open. Good coffee, cafes and street stalls.
Hand made clothing leather goods and all creative.
12 locals recommend
Sunday on Flinders. Cotters Markets
300 Flinders StSunday Markets for fresh fruit and vegetable from the farmers. Do not miss the Coconut man for fresh coconut juice. Good bread. All shops are open. Good coffee, cafes and street stalls.
Hand made clothing leather goods and all creative.
Entertainment & Activities
Strand Fitness
719 Flinders StAir conditioned Gym. Good facilities. Short walk from Fryer St.
Replica of the Yongala Ship. Great interactive exhibits for young and old. Whole family will love this. Short walk from Fryer St.
37 locals recommend
Museum of Tropical Queensland
70-102 Flinders StReplica of the Yongala Ship. Great interactive exhibits for young and old. Whole family will love this. Short walk from Fryer St.
Parks & Nature
Reef HQ is the largest living coral reef aquarium. It is located in Flinders St near The Strand end. The aquarium was built as a Bicentennial Commemorative project and is a part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Interactive Exhibits.
Walk through the sea....
61 locals recommend
Reef Headquarters Aquarium
68 Flinders StreetReef HQ is the largest living coral reef aquarium. It is located in Flinders St near The Strand end. The aquarium was built as a Bicentennial Commemorative project and is a part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Interactive Exhibits.
Walk through the sea....
Heritage listed botanical garden located between The Strand and city Centre. Take a picnic blanket and enjoy the big shady trees. Cool and inviting. Popular with brides, artists and nature lovers.
17 locals recommend
Queens Gardens
Heritage listed botanical garden located between The Strand and city Centre. Take a picnic blanket and enjoy the big shady trees. Cool and inviting. Popular with brides, artists and nature lovers.
Very popular early and late afternoon walk to the top.
Whether you take the road or the tracks off the road they all meet at the top. You can drive up but recommend after 9am and before 4pm as too many people will be walking early morning and late afternoon. Great Views 360 degree views of Townsville, Magnetic Island and the Coral Sea.
52 locals recommend
Castle Hill Lookout
Castle Hill RoadVery popular early and late afternoon walk to the top.
Whether you take the road or the tracks off the road they all meet at the top. You can drive up but recommend after 9am and before 4pm as too many people will be walking early morning and late afternoon. Great Views 360 degree views of Townsville, Magnetic Island and the Coral Sea.
Sightseeing
Located at the Rock Pool end of The Strand.
Fabulous walk to the top with lots of history, educational, and art installations. Allow half a day to enjoy the sea views and historical notations. Beautiful walk, recently developed walk ways. Safe family walk and great work out for fitness enthusiast. Aboriginal history and art installations.l
Also Military Museum and Art Gallery
33 locals recommend
Jezzine Fort
The StrandLocated at the Rock Pool end of The Strand.
Fabulous walk to the top with lots of history, educational, and art installations. Allow half a day to enjoy the sea views and historical notations. Beautiful walk, recently developed walk ways. Safe family walk and great work out for fitness enthusiast. Aboriginal history and art installations.l
Also Military Museum and Art Gallery