Northern Queensland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Northern Queensland
Thuringowa Central
Unique features of Thuringowa Central include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Willows Shopping Centre or Riverway Lagoon while you're exploring the area.
Mount Stuart
Mount Stuart might not have many top sights, but Mount Stuart and Townsville Palmetum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Annandale
If you're spending some time in Annandale, Townsville Palmetum and Murray Sporting Complex are top sights worth seeing.
Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Townsville Palmetum and Riverway Lagoon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Railway Estate
While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Kirwan
If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Madison Plaza Townsville
Clean room. Excellent staff and very helpful
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
The Ville Resort - Casino
Enjoyed the one night stay.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Rydges Southbank Townsville
Everything was perfect. Fantastic hotel 😄
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Oaks Townsville Hotel
Room was clran and inviting, reception staff were warm and welcoming upon arrival and were happy to assist with any inquiries i had during my stay.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
Really good
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Madison Ocean Breeze
Clean room. Great location, close to beach, restaurants and pubs.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
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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.
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.
Billabong Sanctuary
Cuddle a koala, hold a snake and hand-feed cassowaries and wallabies at this interactive sanctuary that protects native wildlife on the shores of the billabong.
Townsville Palmetum
Explore the great outdoors at Townsville Palmetum, a lovely green space in Townsville. Visit the charming cafes or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Activities
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Seastar Luxury Outer Great Barrier Reef Island and Reef Tour
Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
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- Visit Alligator Creek
- Visit Brookhill
- Centenary Park
- Charters Towers Golf Course
- Charters Towers Holidays
- Visit Charters Towers
- Visit Clemant
- Visit Crystal Creek
- Visit Granite Vale
- Visit Julago
- Visit Millchester
- Visit Mingela
- The Miner's Cottage
- Visit The Strand
- Visit Annandale
- Visit Beach Holm
- Visit Bohle Plains
- Visit Bohle
- Visit Burdell
- Visit Bushland Beach
- Visit Cluden
- Visit Condon
- Visit Currajong
- Visit Garbutt
- Visit Hermit Park
- Visit Mount Stuart
- Visit Mundingburra
- Visit Oonoonba
- Visit Rasmussen
- Visit Rosslea
- Visit Thuringowa Central
- Visit West End
- Visit Wulguru
- Visit Townsville
- Zara Clark Museum
- Ada Rental Cars in Black Jack
- Car hire near Charters Towers Golf Course
- Car hire near Charters Towers Regional Council
- Car hire Charters Towers
- Rental cars Charters Towers airport
- Car hire Southern Cross
- Car hire Toll
- Europcar Rental Cars in Charters Towers
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- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- James Cook University
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Magnetic Island National Park
- Castle Hill
- The Strand Beach
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Strand Park
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Riverway Lagoon
- Reid Park Street Circuit
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Cluden Racecourse
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Strand Waterpark
- Pinnacles National Park
- Paluma and Crystal Creek Rainforest
- Townsville Palmetum
- Queens Gardens
- Girringun National Park
- Paluma Range National Park
- Australian Institute of Marine Science
- Radical Bay
- Wallaman Falls
