North Ward Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Army Museum North Queensland
Discover the fascinating stories of the Australian Army in North Queensland when you explore the history displays at the Jezzine Barracks at Kissing Point.

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.
Activities

Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive

Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour

Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise

SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
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Other neighbourhoods around North Ward

Castle Hill
Castle Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Townsville area, you might plan a trip to Townsville Sports Reserve or The Strand Beach.

South Townsville
Visitors highly recommend South Townsville for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Maritime Museum of Townsville while you're in town.

West End
Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Railway Estate
While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

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.

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.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- The Strand Beach
- Strand Park
- Queens Gardens
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Strand Rockpool
- Strand Waterpark
- Jezzine Barracks
- Army Museum North Queensland
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Magnetic Island National Park
- James Cook University
- Castle Hill
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Cluden Racecourse
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Riverway Lagoon
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Arcadia Village
- Townsville Golf Club
- Radical Bay
- Toolakea Beach
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