Gumlow Travel 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.
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
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
Cape Cleveland Tour
Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville
Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise
Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive
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Other neighbourhoods around Gumlow
Thuringowa Central
Unique features of Thuringowa Central include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Willows Shopping Centre or Riverway Lagoon while you're exploring the area.
Kirwan
If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Annandale
If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing.
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- James Cook University
- Strand Park
- The Strand Beach
- Castle Hill
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Magnetic Island National Park
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
- Riverway Lagoon
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Cluden Racecourse
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Strand Rockpool
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Arcadia Village
- Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Strand Waterpark
- Queens Gardens
- 1300SMILES Stadium
- Townsville Golf Club