Food Scene
Best choice of local restaurant recommendations.
Juliette's
58 The StrandAwesome Ice Cream shop on the beach
Summerie's Thai Restaurant
228-232 Flinders StBest Thai food in Townsville.
Awesome fish & chips overlooking Magnetic island and right on the big Rock pool where you can swim.
Fish Inn Rockpool
54 Howitt StAwesome fish & chips overlooking Magnetic island and right on the big Rock pool where you can swim.
Gyo Japanese Restaurant
48 Gregory StExcellent Japanese food
The best Mediterranean cafe in Townsville.
http://www.odysseyonthestrandqld.com.au/
7 locals recommend
Odyssey on the Strand
120 The StrandThe best Mediterranean cafe in Townsville.
http://www.odysseyonthestrandqld.com.au/
Aalishan Indian Restaurant
61-63 Palmer StreetGreat Indian food.
http://aalishan.com.au/
Tony's Pizza
27 Kennedy StGreat authentic Italian pizza.
Lotus Saigon
Gregory StreetExtremely fresh Vietnamese food.
The Seaview Hotel
56 The StrandCheap pub meals and outdoor entertainment.
Tobin Fish Tales
1 Rose StVoted Australia's number 1 Fish & Chips.
Parks & Nature
The 15-hectare heritage precinct commemorates the military and Aboriginal heritage of the Kissing Point headland through 32 specially commissioned public artworks, extensive interpretive signage and the restoration of significant elements of the Kissing Point Fort complex. Large-scale landscaping works have also opened up the area for public use.
Kissing Point Fortification
41 Howitt StThe 15-hectare heritage precinct commemorates the military and Aboriginal heritage of the Kissing Point headland through 32 specially commissioned public artworks, extensive interpretive signage and the restoration of significant elements of the Kissing Point Fort complex. Large-scale landscaping works have also opened up the area for public use.
Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park
Graves CircuitMagnetic Island
https://www.magneticislandtourism.com/
Billabong Sanctuary
2 Muntalunga Drivehttp://www.billabongsanctuary.com.au/
Queens Gardens
Jezzine Park
11-13 Isley StBeautiful nature. Loads of walking tracks.
Sightseeing
Just metres short of a mountain, Castle Hill is the giant pink granite monolith that stands proud in the centre of Townsville - a perfect place for visitors to orientate themselves.
As well as offering vehicle access, Castle Hill provides a number of popular walking tracks, which are frequented by more than 2,500 locals a day! The 360-degree views of Townsville at the top are well worth the journey. Be sure to have a camera on hand, particularly for sunrise or sunset as these are photo opportunities which shouldn't be missed.
52 locals recommend
Castle Hill Lookout
Castle Hill RoadJust metres short of a mountain, Castle Hill is the giant pink granite monolith that stands proud in the centre of Townsville - a perfect place for visitors to orientate themselves.
As well as offering vehicle access, Castle Hill provides a number of popular walking tracks, which are frequented by more than 2,500 locals a day! The 360-degree views of Townsville at the top are well worth the journey. Be sure to have a camera on hand, particularly for sunrise or sunset as these are photo opportunities which shouldn't be missed.
The Strand
The StrandBeautiful walk a long the beach.
Jezzine Fort
The StrandReef Headquarters Aquarium
68 Flinders StreetExcellent Aquarium.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mad Cow Tavern
129 Flinders StHeritage Exchange
151 Flinders StOutdoor bistro & beer garden.
http://www.odysseyonthestrandqld.com.au/
12 locals recommend
The Seaview Hotel
56 The StrandOutdoor bistro & beer garden.
http://www.odysseyonthestrandqld.com.au/
Arts & Culture
Museum of Tropical Queensland
70-102 Flinders Sthttp://www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au/
https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g2670837-d1549047-Reviews-Army_Museum_North_Queensland-North_Ward_Townsville_Queensland.html
Army Museum North Queensland
Mitchell Street https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g2670837-d1549047-Reviews-Army_Museum_North_Queensland-North_Ward_Townsville_Queensland.html
Getting Around
SeaLink Queensland
2 Sir Leslie Thiess DrGo to the Magnetic island.
Townsville Airport
Stinson AvenueGreyhound busstop
2 Sir Leslie Thiess DrEssentials
Whites Grocer
1 Rose StColes North Ward
26-28 Mitchell St