Aitkenvale Travel 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.
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.
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.
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
Townsville Lunchtime or Morning Sailing Private Charter
Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise
Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Aitkenvale
Annandale
If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing.
Pimlico
Pimlico might not have many top sights, but Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line and Murray Sporting Complex 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.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park might not have many top sights, but Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line and Castle Hill are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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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- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- James Cook University
- The Strand Beach
- Strand Park
- Castle Hill
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Magnetic Island National Park
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
- Cluden Racecourse
- Riverway Lagoon
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Strand Rockpool
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Arcadia Village
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park
- Queens Gardens
- Strand Waterpark
- 1300SMILES Stadium