Northern Queensland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern Queensland
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.
Railway Estate
While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Annandale
If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing.
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 Catholic Diocese of Townsville.
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 Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Aquarius on the Beach
Great value, Great room, Great view. Well set out rooms and very clean.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Madison Plaza Townsville
Staff kind
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Ardo
Room was great, the rooftop bar was brilliant, staff friendly & helpful
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Madison Ocean Breeze
God location. Clean and spacious
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel recently and was truly impressed by the friendly and enthusiastic reception staff! They greeted me with warm smiles, provided helpful local tips, and made check-in/check-out super smooth. The service felt personal and welcoming, setting a perfect tone for my trip. ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Oaks Townsville Hotel
Hard to believe the furniture inside the room is in such a poor status. Not sure where the pride of the hotel !
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Ocean Freedom Great Barrier Reef Luxury Snorkel and Dive Cruise
Kuranda: Birdworld Entry Ticket
Half-Day Kuranda Skyrail & Rail Tour
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
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
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- Visit Rosslea
- Visit Thuringowa Central
- Visit West End
- Visit Wulguru
- Visit Townsville
- Zara Clark Museum
- Ada Rental Cars in Black Jack
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- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- James Cook University
- The Strand Beach
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Magnetic Island National Park
- Strand Park
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Castle Hill
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Reid Park Street Circuit
- Cluden Racecourse
- Strand Waterpark
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Queens Gardens
- Riverway Lagoon
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Lucinda Jetty
- Paluma Range National Park
- Pinnacles National Park
- Townsville Palmetum
- Wallaman Falls
- Jezzine Barracks
- 1300SMILES Stadium
- Horseshoe Bay Markets
