Northern Queensland Travel Guide
Visit Northern Queensland
Where to stay in Northern Queensland
Annandale
If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing.
Railway Estate
While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kirwan
If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Bushland Beach
Travellers like the parks in Bushland Beach, and Town Common Conservation Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Hermit Park
Hermit Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line and Queensland Country Bank Stadium while you're in town.
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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
Explore the great outdoors at Strand Park, a lovely green space in The Strand. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island
Cairns City - Port Douglas, Shared Shuttle Bus
Cairns Day Return: Explore Dunk Island - Full Day Tour
Barron River Half-Day White Water Rafting from Cairns
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- James Cook University
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Castle Hill
- The Strand Beach
- Magnetic Island National Park
- Strand Park
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Riverway Lagoon
- Wallaman Falls
- Paluma and Crystal Creek Rainforest
- Strand Rockpool
- Cluden Racecourse
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park
- Paluma Range National Park
- Queens Gardens
- Girringun National Park
- 1300SMILES Stadium
- Strand Waterpark