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.
The Strand Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in The Strand? While in this walkable 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 charming cafes.
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 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 Townsville Sports Reserve or The Strand Beach.
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 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.
North Ward
North Ward is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to The Strand Beach and Townsville Sports Reserve while you're in town.
Gulliver
When in Gulliver, you can plan a visit to Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Places of interest
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- National Trust Heritage Centre
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Magnetic Island National Park
- The Strand Beach
- James Cook University
- Castle Hill
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Strand Park
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
- Riverway Lagoon
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Queens Gardens
- Cluden Racecourse
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Strand Rockpool
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Strand Waterpark
- Pinnacles National Park
- Toolakea Beach
- Jezzine Barracks
- Townsville Golf Club
- Australian Institute of Marine Science
- Arcadia Village
- Radical Bay