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.
Railway Estate
While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Castle Hill
Castle Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Townsville area, you might plan a trip to Townsville Sports Reserve or Catholic Diocese of Townsville.
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.
Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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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 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
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island
Cairns Reef/Rainforest : Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef
Kuranda Skyrail & Scenic Rail Tour from Palm Cove or Trinity Beach
- 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
- Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park
- Strand Rockpool
- Paluma and Crystal Creek Rainforest
- Queens Gardens
- Townsville Golf Club
- Arcadia Village
- Pinnacles National Park
- Australian Institute of Marine Science