Aitkenvale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
The Strand Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in The Strand? While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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
Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour
Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive
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Other neighbourhoods around Aitkenvale
Mundingburra
Mundingburra is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Anderson Park Botanical Gardens and Bush Garden Landcare Site.
Annandale
If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing.
Rosslea
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Rosslea and you might want to plan a stop by Murray Sporting Complex and Cluden Racecourse while you're in the area.
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.
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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- More holiday ideas
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- James Cook University
- Castle Hill
- The Strand Beach
- Magnetic Island National Park
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Strand Park
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Cluden Racecourse
- Riverway Lagoon
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Queens Gardens
- Strand Waterpark
- Arcadia Village
- Strand Rockpool
- Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park
- Toolakea Beach
- Australian Institute of Marine Science
- Townsville Palmetum
- Massage on Magnetic
- Jezzine Barracks