Popular places to visit
Townsville Palmetum
Explore the great outdoors at Townsville Palmetum, a lovely green space in Townsville. Visit the charming cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 walkable area, you can savour the 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.
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 charming cafes.
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
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise
Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville
Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Annandale
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.
Aitkenvale
If you're spending time in Aitkenvale, you might enjoy its shopping and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Townsville Palmetum or Murray Sporting Complex.
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.
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.
Currajong
Restaurants, gardens and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Currajong. Make a stop by Townsville Museum and Historical Society while you're exploring.
Mount Stuart
Mount Stuart might not have many top sights, but Mount Stuart and Murray Sporting Complex are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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- Townsville Palmetum
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- James Cook University
- Magnetic Island National Park
- The Strand Beach
- Castle Hill
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Strand Park
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
- Riverway Lagoon
- Cluden Racecourse
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Queens Gardens
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Arcadia Village
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Strand Rockpool
- Jezzine Barracks
- 1300SMILES Stadium
- Toolakea Beach
- Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park
- Australian Institute of Marine Science
- Strand Waterpark
- Pinnacles National Park
- Townsville Golf Club