Attractions near Townsville

Discover North Queensland's freshest produce, award winning arts and crafts and a collection of local stalls, entertainment and gift ideas at Cotters Markets. Held every

Housed in one of Townsville’s finest heritage buildings, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is a dynamic visual arts centre and has a significant collection of North

The dining scene in Townsville North Queensland has come alive with Townsville's first creative laneway precinct, City Lane, offering a bevy of dining options to

Discover the Street Art movement in Townsville’s CBD! The Street Art Walking Trail: Augmented Reality edition takes you on a virtual journey of street art.

Known as the restaurant and nightlife precinct of Townsville, you will find an excellent choice of international cuisine and fun bars and pubs to visit

Make your way down Townsville's Flinders Street and discover local clothing designers, eclectic souvenirs and gifts, beauty options and a wide array of café and

Located on the city's south bank, Palmer Street captures the essence of international cuisine and is a prime location to start your night, or day,

Part of the Queensland Museum Network, the Museum of Tropical Queensland delivers a snapshot of North Queensland with family-friendly galleries.

Unleash your inner scientist in Sciencentre at the Museum of Tropical Queensland.

The inaugural sculpture in the Southern Hemisphere’s first Museum of Underwater Art, the 'Ocean Siren' is installed alongside North Queensland’s iconic Strand Jetty in Townsville.

Established in 1986 and located in Palmer Street, South Townsville, near the scenic mouth of Ross Creek, the Maritime Museum of Townsville collects and conserves

Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium is the the world's largest living coral reef aquarium and the Australian Government's national education centre for the Great

Central Village showcases sidewalk cafes, open air dining, a pedestrian plaza, and abundant patron car parking. It's an ideal location to start your night out.

If you like shopping in independent boutiques and looking for the latest style in homewares you are going to love Gregory Street in Townsville.

The John Brewer Reef ‘Coral Greenhouse’ is located in the heart of the Greater Barrier Reef Marine Park and is the largest MOUA installation thus

A significant site for both the Australian military and local Aboriginal People, the Jezzine Barracks are now open to the public and include coastal boardwalks,

The Tennis Townsville Centre, North Ward is the largest and most modern tennis centre in North Queensland. It is located only five minutes from Central

Just metres short of a mountain, Castle Hill is the giant pink granite monolith that stands proud in the centre of Townsville - a perfect

Journey back to the late 1880s and discover a quaint collection of heritage houses and their stories at the National Trust Heritage Centre. The three

Anderson Gardens is the largest of Townsville's botanic gardens, offering 25 hectares of fauna and flora to explore. Wander through the collection of garden displays

Set in a scenic coastal location amongst open woodland and vine thickets, this park features historic quarantine station and shared mountain bike and walking trails.

Get on track at Pitstop Karting and experience 'The Ultimate Adrenalin Rush' at Townsville's only hire go karting facility. Pitstop Karting is a purpose-built outdoor

Apex Camps has a history of running camps and providing outdoor adventure activities to schools and other groups since 1983. Apex Camps Magnetic Island is

Throw down a picnic rug and relax by one of the water features that Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens offers while spotting the array of wildlife

Pinnacles Gallery is a dynamic art space committed to offering a diverse exhibition program with a strong community focus. Pinnacles Gallery is located in Townsville's

Pioneer Park is home to the Riverway Precinct, a major community facility with integrated facilities and attractions.

Located in Townsville on the magnificent Ross River frontage, Riverway offers a dynamic combination of residential, commercial, cultural, sports and leisure activities. The precinct provides

Cannon Park is a lifestyle centre including a six screen cinema complex and a fantastic selection of cafes and restaurants. Located diagonally across from Willows

The Aquasearch Lab / Aquarium is currently the only facility on Magnetic Island for viewing a marine display. See a variety of hard and soft

Arcadia is the smallest of the four main bays around Magnetic Island and is surrounded by the prominent Alma Bay and Geoffrey Bay. Geoffrey Bay

Magnetic Island is an angler's dream with a catch virtually guaranteed! Sit back, throw in a line and enjoy the rush of reeling in your

Rocky granite headlands and towering hoop pines stand sentinel over sandy bays and eucalypt woodlands, all surrounded by coral reefs.

Arthur Bay is located on the north-east corner of Magnetic Island. With neighbouring bays Florence and just a short walk from the iconic Forts walk;

Billabong Sanctuary is a wildlife park featuring over 100 species of Australian animals, specialising in the fauna of North Queensland such as the saltwater crocodile

Bushland Beach is part of the Northern Beaches area of Townsville, located 25 minutes drive from Townsville's central business district. Access to Bushland Beach is

In Mount Eliot, Bowling Green Bay, explore short and longer bush walks, relax with a picnic and camp in the popular Alligator Creek camping area.

The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is a leader in tropical marine science. The Institute is consistently ranked among the top one per cent

Balgal Beach forms part of the popular Northern Beaches district of Townsville North Queensland. Offering a superb sand beach and secure swimming in the stinger

If your interests include machinery or history, make sure you visit the Brandon Heritage Precinct. With plenty on display, the complex is the base of

The Old Brandon Church is the place to go if you're looking for something unique. This historic building has become the home of the Burdekin