West End 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 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 West End
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.
Belgian Gardens
Restaurants and gardens are notable features of Belgian Gardens. You might consider stopping by Pallarenda while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Currajong
Restaurants, gardens and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Currajong. Make a stop by Townsville Museum and Historical Society while you're exploring.
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.
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.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- National Trust Heritage Centre
- 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
- 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