Aitkenvale Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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
Our pick of the best Aitkenvale Hotel Deals
Vale Hotel
I stayed for 6 nights, cleaners never made my bed each day, sheets where changed on the 4th day, floor not vacuumed, toilet not cleaned, dishes not washed, no cutlery in the room to use to eat a meal, towels not replaced each day, dead cockroaches found in the wardrobe.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Aquarius on the Beach
Room 1304. Well maintained, as good as it was when i stayed there in 1975, when it was the newly built Travelodge. Good ocean views. No noise through walls from other guests occupying the facility, unlike the Sugarshaker. Good parking, though no guarantee of a space. Lady at check-in was very nice. ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Madison Plaza Townsville
Clean room
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Parking was booked out, didn’t realise that I needed to book in advance. Had to park down the road in public car park.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Ardo
The hotel was clean and well-designed and stylish. Staff were friendly and helpful. Check-in & out process was quick and easy. The room was spacious and well-maintained. The bed & pillow was very comfortable. The swimming pool was really good especially the parasols and the swimming bed colour were ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Rydges Southbank Townsville
Room was clean, well presented, bed comfortable. The shower water was very hard to get to temperature and slow to come through. Breakfast was good however bacon was over cooked and dry. For price of breakfast coffee (even though not nice) should've been included. Plenty of nice coffee places ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Aitkenvale
Annandale
If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing.
Currajong
Restaurants, gardens and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Currajong. Make a stop by Townsville Museum and Historical Society while you're exploring.
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.
Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Willows Shopping Centre and Townsville Palmetum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Garbutt
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Garbutt. You might want to make time for a stop at Pitstop Karting or Royal Australian Air Force Townsville Museum.
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.
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