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.
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
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.
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.
Activities
Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour
Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from 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.
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.
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- Townsville Palmetum
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Magnetic Island National Park
- James Cook University
- Castle Hill
- The Strand Beach
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Strand Park
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Cluden Racecourse
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Queens Gardens
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Riverway Lagoon
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Strand Rockpool
- Strand Waterpark
- Arcadia Village
- Jezzine Barracks
- Townsville Golf Club
- Radical Bay
- Toolakea Beach