Rasmussen 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville

Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise

Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Rasmussen

Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bohle Plains
When in Bohle Plains, you can plan a visit to 1300SMILES Stadium and Willows Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kirwan
If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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.
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- More holiday ideas
- 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
- Pinnacles National Park
- Arcadia Village
- Jezzine Barracks
- Townsville Golf Club
- Radical Bay
- Toolakea Beach
- Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park