Townsville
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Townsville Travel Guide Video
Where to stay in Townsville
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North Ward
North Ward is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by The Strand Beach and Strand Park while in the area.
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South Townsville
Visitors highly recommend South Townsville for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Maritime Museum of Townsville while you're in town.
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Kirwan
If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
![Palmetum Gardens is one of Townsville’s four Botanical Gardens. It’s a 17 hectare botanic garden displaying one of the largest and most diverse public collections of palms in the world – 300 species of palm, many rare and threatened, and includes most Australian palms.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/eed0b599637c5984247b53e9aee069fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Annandale
While visiting Annandale, you might make a stop by sights like Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum.
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Railway Estate
If you're spending some time in Railway Estate, Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line and Queensland Country Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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Douglas
While there might not be top attractions in Douglas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre.
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Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2024
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Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2024
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Reviewed on 29 May, 2024
Popular places to visit
Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Townsville with a trip to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
The Strand Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in The Strand? While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Castle Hill
Explore the great outdoors at Castle Hill, a lovely green space in Townsville. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Strand Park
Explore the great outdoors at Strand Park, a lovely green space in The Strand. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its charming cafes.
Museum of Tropical Queensland
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Tropical Queensland during your trip to Townsville. Wander the riverfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Queens Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Townsville. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.