What to do in Townsville

Activities, attractions and tours
The Strand showing a sunset

Townsville Tourist Attractions & Activities

Next stop: Townsville! You’re excited to chart a course in a different direction. Always up for innovative ways to get inspired and have an eye-opening excursion, you’re eager to check out an exciting city from top to bottom. Reserve your activities today, and the only thing you'll have left to do is pack your suitcase and prepare to have fun, because Expedia Australia can hook you up with tons of things to do.

  • The activities in Townsville are not only topnotch, but they won’t bust your budget. We have 21 things to do here, and you can get them starting at just AU$41. Get your favourite day trip on Expedia Australia at a great price, and you'll still have enough cash for a fancy hotel or decadent meal while you’re travelling.
  • Townsville is popular among thrill seekers similar to yourself. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for their next holiday to Townsvilleto learn about local culture and find the top activities. The most loved activities can catch the curiosity of even well-versed travellers, and one look at our list explains why. Our list includes a wide variety of culturally themed tours and excitement. From 30-Minute Magnetic Island Scenic Flight to the area's most popular spots to stay entertained like the Reef HQ – The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium, there is an abundance of possibilities at your fingertips when you consider all the activities available here at Expedia Australia.

Our activities are the perfect way to organise your holiday. It takes an expert itinerary to fully explore Townsville, especially when you want to include trips to museums and outdoor activities. And we can tell you don't want to hunker down in your hotel room—you're excited to get out and take it all in. You cannot wait to cover the best activities around, and an afternoon walking through charming neighbourhoods is what you love best. Book professionally lead tours on Expedia Australia, and you don't need a map.


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Queens Gardens showing forest scenes and a park

North Ward

North Ward is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Strand Waterpark and The Strand Beach while you're in town.

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South Townsville

Visitors highly recommend South Townsville for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Maritime Museum of Townsville while you're in town.

South Townsville
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Kirwan

If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Kirwan
Castle Hill showing general coastal views and a city

Castle Hill

Travellers like the parks in Castle Hill, and Castle Hill is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Railway Estate

While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

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Annandale

If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing.

Annandale

Day trip destinations from Townsville