Wulguru 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 Townsville? 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 Townsville, 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.

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

SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville

Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour

Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour

Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Wulguru

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.

Annandale
If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum 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.

Mundingburra
Mundingburra is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Anderson Park Botanical Gardens and Bush Garden Landcare Site.

Hermit Park
Hermit Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium while you're in town.

Stuart
When in Stuart, you can plan a visit to Cluden Racecourse and Billabong Sanctuary, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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- More holiday ideas
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- James Cook University
- The Strand Beach
- Magnetic Island National Park
- Castle Hill
- Strand Park
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Reid Park Street Circuit
- Cluden Racecourse
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Riverway Lagoon
- Queens Gardens
- Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park
- Strand Rockpool
- Arcadia Village
- Strand Waterpark
- Pinnacles National Park
- Jezzine Barracks
- Radical Bay
- Townsville Golf Club
- Toolakea Beach
- Australian Institute of Marine Science