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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 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.

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

Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour

Magnetic Island Sailing Cruise ex Townsville

Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive
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Other neighbourhoods around Railway Estate

Hermit Park
Hermit Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Queensland Country Bank Stadium and Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line while you're in town.

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.

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 Queensland Country Bank Stadium or Townsville Sports Reserve.

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.

North Ward
North Ward is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to The Strand Beach and Strand Waterpark 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.
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
- 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
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Cluden Racecourse
- Riverway Lagoon
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Queens Gardens
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Arcadia Village
- Strand Rockpool
- Strand Waterpark
- Jezzine Barracks
- Townsville Golf Club
- Radical Bay
- Toolakea Beach
- Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park
- Australian Institute of Marine Science