Northern Queensland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern Queensland
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.
Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Annandale
If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing.
West End
Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Garbutt
Bars and museums are just a few things travellers like about Garbutt. A stop by Royal Australian Air Force Townsville Museum is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.
Railway Estate
While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Queensland Country Bank Stadium and Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line.
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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
Strand Park is just one of the places to see in The Strand, 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.
Queens Gardens
Walk beneath ancient hoop pines, navigate a maze, see the Australian cockatoos or have a picnic in the lush setting of these tropical gardens.
Activities
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island
Barron River Half-Day White Water Rafting from Cairns
Cairns: Explore Dunk Island - Full Day Tour
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Magnetic Island National Park
- The Strand Beach
- James Cook University
- Castle Hill
- Strand Park
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Paluma Range National Park
- Cluden Racecourse
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Riverway Lagoon
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Queens Gardens
- Paluma and Crystal Creek Rainforest
- Arcadia Village
- Girringun National Park
- Lucinda Jetty
- Strand Rockpool
- The Miner's Cottage
- Wallaman Falls
- Massage on Magnetic
- Strand Waterpark