Northern Queensland Travel 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.
West End
Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Madison Plaza Townsville
Friendly staff, excellent location
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
The Ville Resort - Casino
All of the above
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Great and enjoyable overnight stay
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Oaks Townsville Hotel
Great apartment that had everything we needed. Comfortable bed. Adequate cooking facilities for simple meals. There was also a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer which we really appreciated! Unfortunately it rained for most of our stay so we couldn’t use the pool but the gym was good. We ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Madison Ocean Breeze
Courteous staff and clean well furnished though old rooms
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
The room was nice. But the air conditioner made a lot of weird noises. Then it started to drip water.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
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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.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Catch an event at Queensland Country Bank Stadium during your trip to Townsville.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
Wallaman Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wallaman Falls during your travels in Wallaman. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Activities
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Fitzroy Island Transfers and Tours from Cairns
Wavedancer Low Isles Cruise on Luxury Sailing Catamaran
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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
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- 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
- The Strand Beach
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Castle Hill
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Strand Park
- Reid Park Street Circuit
- Cluden Racecourse
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Paluma Range National Park
- Riverway Lagoon
- Pinnacles National Park
- Wallaman Falls
- Paluma and Crystal Creek Rainforest
- Queens Gardens
- Townsville Palmetum
- Strand Waterpark
- Townsville Golf Club
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Strand Rockpool
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Horseshoe Bay Markets
- Radical Bay
- Girringun National Park
