Garbutt Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 walkable 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 Tour: Maggie Comprehensive
Magnetic Island Tour Behind the Scenes
Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour
Cape Cleveland Tour
Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour
Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Garbutt
West End
Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and Castle Hill is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Rowes Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Rowes Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Townsville Sports Reserve and Castle Hill.
Belgian Gardens
Unique features of Belgian Gardens include the restaurants and gardens. Make a stop by Castle Hill or Pallarenda while you're exploring the area.
Castle Hill
Travellers like the parks in Castle Hill, and Castle Hill is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- Royal Australian Air Force Townsville Museum
- 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