Northern Queensland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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Where to stay in Northern Queensland

Kirwan
If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Railway Estate
While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Mount Stuart
Mount Stuart might not have many top sights, but Mount Stuart and Cluden Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West End
Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bushland Beach
Bushland Beach is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in and around the larger Townsville area, you might plan a trip to Shelly Beach.

Madison Plaza Townsville
Staff were amazing
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

The Ville Resort - Casino
Really lovely to stay with a beautiful pool.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

The Palmer Collective
Clean and well maintained place
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Oaks Townsville Hotel
The hotel is well positioned and quiet. Rooms are spacious enough for two and have everything we needed. Staff were friendly and helpful. There’s plenty of dining options nearby. We’d stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
Great hotel for the price and area. Will be back!
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Madison Ocean Breeze
Nicely appointed apartments close to supermarket, beach and eating options. Beds were very soft, maybe a little too soft if you have back issues but the room was clean and had everything you need to cook. Water pressure and hot water wasn’t an issue. Only downside was the fact you are unable control ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
This easy-to-navigate and very scenic transport hub is the gateway to the beaches, bush walks and wildlife of one of Queensland’s most idyllic islands.

Castle Hill
Catch the sea breezes on this pink granite landmark in the city’s heart and enjoy 360-degree views of the city’s harbor and across to Magnetic Island.

Strand Park
Strand Park is just one of the places to see in Townsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Billabong Sanctuary
Cuddle a koala, hold a snake and hand-feed cassowaries and wallabies at this interactive sanctuary that protects native wildlife on the shores of the billabong.

Museum of Tropical Queensland
Set out on a discovery tour of the cultural and natural heritage of North Queensland in this interactive waterfront museum with ever-changing exhibits.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Catch an event at Queensland Country Bank Stadium during your trip to Townsville.
Activities

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets

Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour

Kuranda Koala Gardens General Entry Ticket

Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
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- Visit Alligator Creek
- Visit Brookhill
- Centenary Park
- Charters Towers Golf Course
- Charters Towers Holidays
- Visit Charters Towers
- Visit Clemant
- Visit Crystal Creek
- Visit Granite Vale
- Visit Julago
- Visit Millchester
- Visit Mingela
- The Miner's Cottage
- Visit The Strand
- Visit Annandale
- Visit Beach Holm
- Visit Bohle Plains
- Visit Bohle
- Visit Burdell
- Visit Bushland Beach
- Visit Cluden
- Visit Condon
- Visit Currajong
- Visit Garbutt
- Visit Hermit Park
- Visit Mount Stuart
- Visit Mundingburra
- Visit Oonoonba
- Visit Rasmussen
- Visit Rosslea
- Visit Thuringowa Central
- Visit West End
- Visit Wulguru
- Visit Townsville
- Zara Clark Museum
- Ada Rental Cars in Black Jack
- Car hire near Charters Towers Golf Course
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- Car hire Charters Towers
- Rental cars Charters Towers airport
- Car hire Southern Cross
- Car hire Toll
- Europcar Rental Cars in Charters Towers
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- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- James Cook University
- The Strand Beach
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Castle Hill
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Magnetic Island National Park
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Strand Park
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Cluden Racecourse
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Reid Park Street Circuit
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Riverway Lagoon
- Strand Waterpark
- Wallaman Falls
- Girringun National Park
- Paluma Range National Park
- Strand Rockpool
- Paluma and Crystal Creek Rainforest
- Queens Gardens
- Townsville Golf Club
- Pinnacles National Park
- Australian Institute of Marine Science
- Lucinda Jetty





