Food scene
Our Recommendations of Townsville’s best eateries.
Jam Corner
1 Palmer StTownsville’s Fine Dining Must - 10 minute walk from City Apartment.
Eclectic Modern Australian Dishes - 5minute walk from City Apartment.
29 locals recommend
A Touch of Salt
86-124 Ogden StEclectic Modern Australian Dishes - 5minute walk from City Apartment.
Storehouse Tapas is on Townsville’s most iconic location, the Strand showcasing panoramic views across Cleveland Bay to Magnetic Island - 10min Taxi or drive, or if feeling adventurous why not Scooter there..
17 locals recommend
Shorehouse
118 The StrandStorehouse Tapas is on Townsville’s most iconic location, the Strand showcasing panoramic views across Cleveland Bay to Magnetic Island - 10min Taxi or drive, or if feeling adventurous why not Scooter there..
A relaxed and stylish oasis set in the heart of Townsville, seafood specialist - 10minute walk.
Bridgewater
2 Dibbs StreetA relaxed and stylish oasis set in the heart of Townsville, seafood specialist - 10minute walk.
Experience the multi award-winning Miss Songs at The Ville. Bookings Essential - 5 minute Taxi or Scooter.
8 locals recommend
Miss Songs Asian Kitchen
67 Sir Leslie Thiess DrExperience the multi award-winning Miss Songs at The Ville. Bookings Essential - 5 minute Taxi or Scooter.
Perched on the coral sea with absolute waterfront views of the iconic magnetic island and featuring fantastic food and drink from breakfast through to dinner - 5 minute Car drive/taxi.
36 locals recommend
C-Bar
Perched on the coral sea with absolute waterfront views of the iconic magnetic island and featuring fantastic food and drink from breakfast through to dinner - 5 minute Car drive/taxi.
Alfresco, casual dining by day. Playground by night. Welcome to Quarterdeck: Restaurant. Bar.
8 locals recommend
Quarterdeck
67 Sir Leslie Thiess DrAlfresco, casual dining by day. Playground by night. Welcome to Quarterdeck: Restaurant. Bar.
Sightseeing
Only eight kilometers off the coast of Townsville, Magnetic Island (affectionately known as "Maggie" by the locals) is technically a suburb of Townsville. True to its name, this rugged and rocky island is one of the top day trips from Townsville, luring many visitors thanks to its beautiful beaches, calm bays, and abundant wilderness areas.
96 locals recommend
Magnetic Island
Only eight kilometers off the coast of Townsville, Magnetic Island (affectionately known as "Maggie" by the locals) is technically a suburb of Townsville. True to its name, this rugged and rocky island is one of the top day trips from Townsville, luring many visitors thanks to its beautiful beaches, calm bays, and abundant wilderness areas.
In the center of Townsville, Castle Hill is the city's most prominent landmark. It's a 290-meter-high granite monolith with beautiful 360-degree views from its peak. You can see all the way across the city and beyond the curvaceous coastline to Magnetic Island, or look inland over the patchwork of fields and houses.
53 locals recommend
Castle Hill
In the center of Townsville, Castle Hill is the city's most prominent landmark. It's a 290-meter-high granite monolith with beautiful 360-degree views from its peak. You can see all the way across the city and beyond the curvaceous coastline to Magnetic Island, or look inland over the patchwork of fields and houses.
The Strand, a palm-lined promenade skirting Cleveland Bay and its golden-sand beach, is the city's pride and joy. On the pink-tinged headland at one end of this popular walking path, the fascinating outdoor exhibits of Jezzine Barracks trace Townsville's rich military history and Aboriginal heritage.
7 locals recommend
The Strand
The StrandThe Strand, a palm-lined promenade skirting Cleveland Bay and its golden-sand beach, is the city's pride and joy. On the pink-tinged headland at one end of this popular walking path, the fascinating outdoor exhibits of Jezzine Barracks trace Townsville's rich military history and Aboriginal heritage.
Billabong Sanctuary is home to a lovable cast of native Aussie animals. You'll find koalas, kangaroos, cassowaries, crocs, dingoes, wombats, and more here. Best of all, you can get up close with many of these animals, interact with them, and pose for photos.
49 locals recommend
Billabong Sanctuary
2 Muntalunga DriveBillabong Sanctuary is home to a lovable cast of native Aussie animals. You'll find koalas, kangaroos, cassowaries, crocs, dingoes, wombats, and more here. Best of all, you can get up close with many of these animals, interact with them, and pose for photos.
Jezzine Barracks provides an overview of the region's fascinating military history and Aboriginal heritage. Located in a beautiful seafront setting on Kissing Point headland, at the northern end of the Strand, this is a beautiful spot to stroll in the sunshine and soak up some of the stories that helped shape this town
33 locals recommend
Jezzine Fort
The StrandJezzine Barracks provides an overview of the region's fascinating military history and Aboriginal heritage. Located in a beautiful seafront setting on Kissing Point headland, at the northern end of the Strand, this is a beautiful spot to stroll in the sunshine and soak up some of the stories that helped shape this town
Townsville is a popular jumping-off point for visiting the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, one of Australia's most precious tourism treasures. Day trips typically include a 2.5-hour boat ride to a nearby reef, where you can snorkel or dive with sea turtles, stingrays, reef sharks, Maori wrasse, and a dazzling diversity of other marine life among the colorful coral reefs.
241 locals recommend
Great Barrier Reef
Townsville is a popular jumping-off point for visiting the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, one of Australia's most precious tourism treasures. Day trips typically include a 2.5-hour boat ride to a nearby reef, where you can snorkel or dive with sea turtles, stingrays, reef sharks, Maori wrasse, and a dazzling diversity of other marine life among the colorful coral reefs.
Riverway is a new development on the banks of the Ross River, with plenty of parklands, a shady boardwalk along the river, and cultural and sporting venues. This is a great place to visit with the family for some active fun.
16 locals recommend
Riverway Lagoons
15 Sporting DrRiverway is a new development on the banks of the Ross River, with plenty of parklands, a shady boardwalk along the river, and cultural and sporting venues. This is a great place to visit with the family for some active fun.
Looking for things to do with the family in Townsville? The excellent Museum of Tropical Queensland is a great option. Packed full of engaging interactive exhibits that keep both kids and adults engaged and entertained, this excellent museum deals with all things related to tropical Queensland, from prehistoric times to today.
37 locals recommend
Museum of Tropical Queensland
70-102 Flinders StLooking for things to do with the family in Townsville? The excellent Museum of Tropical Queensland is a great option. Packed full of engaging interactive exhibits that keep both kids and adults engaged and entertained, this excellent museum deals with all things related to tropical Queensland, from prehistoric times to today.