Popular places to visit
Townsville Palmetum
Explore the great outdoors at Townsville Palmetum, a lovely green space in Townsville. Visit the top-notch restaurants or charming cafes in this walkable area.
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.
The Strand Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in Townsville? While in this relaxing 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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 Annandale Hotel Deals
Townsville's Premium Gateway
Madison Plaza Townsville
Very friendly staff, I was able to book a room last minute check in early. Ver comfortable and clean room for the price. Very convenient location close to woollies and restaurants. Will visit again
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The Ville Resort - Casino
Grest
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Aquarius on the Beach
Pleasant short stay. Staff great, room well equipped and clean. Only the coffee was below par!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
The Palmer Collective
We were upgraded to a 3 bedroom apartment (much more than we needed) and were able to really enjoy our stay with a late checkout. Breakfast buffet was lovely. The pool was immense and the place very comfortable and easy to get to/from. Loved it.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Annandale
Mundingburra
Mundingburra is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Anderson Park Botanical Gardens and Bush Garden Landcare Site.
Aitkenvale
If you're spending time in Aitkenvale, you might enjoy its shopping and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Townsville Palmetum or Murray Sporting Complex.
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.
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.
Mount Stuart
Mount Stuart might not have many top sights, but Mount Stuart and Cluden Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Annandale Travel Guide
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- Alh Group Hotels in Aitkenvale
- Aitkenvale Hotels
- Hotels near Anderson Park Botanical Gardens
- Hotels near Cluden Racecourse
- Cranbrook Hotels
- Alh Group Hotels in Currajong
- Currajong Hotels
- Douglas Hotels
- Heatley Hotels
- Adults Only Hotels in Hermit Park
- Historic Hotels in Hermit Park
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- Hyde Park Hotels
- Hotels near James Cook University
- Hotels near Mater Hospital Pimlico
- Hotels near Mount Stuart
- Alh Group Hotels in Mount Stuart
- Independent Hotels in Mount Stuart
- Quest Serviced Apartments Hotels in Mount Stuart
- Mount Stuart Hotels
- Mundingburra Hotels
- Hotels near Murray Sporting Complex
- Oonoonba Hotels
- Cheap Hotels in Pimlico
- Pimlico Hotels
- Hotels near Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Rosslea Hotels
- Hotels near Reid Park Street Circuit
- Hotels near Townsville Golf Club
- Cheap Hotels in Townsville
- Townsville Hotels
- Hotels near Townsville Museum and Historical Society
- Hotels near Townsville Palmetum
- West End Hotels
- Business Hotels in Wulguru
- Historic Hotels in Wulguru
- Hotels with Pool in Wulguru
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- Wulguru Hotels
- Flights to Townsville
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- Visit Alligator Creek
- Anderson Park Botanical Gardens
- Visit Arcadia
- Visit Brookhill
- Cluden Racecourse
- Douglas Holidays
- James Cook University
- Visit Julago
- Visit Nelly Bay
- Visit Nome
- Visit Picnic Bay
- Visit The Strand
- Visit Beach Holm
- Visit Bohle Plains
- Visit Bohle
- Visit Burdell
- Visit Bushland Beach
- Visit Cluden
- Visit Condon
- Visit Currajong
- Visit Garbutt
- Townsville Golf Club
- Visit Hermit Park
- Visit Mount Stuart
- Visit Mundingburra
- Townsville Museum and Historical Society
- Visit North Ward
- Visit Oonoonba
- Visit Pallarenda
- Townsville Palmetum
- Visit Rasmussen
- Visit Rosslea
- Visit Shelly Beach
- Visit Thuringowa Central
- Visit West End
- Visit Wulguru
- Townsville Holidays
- Visit Townsville
- Willows Shopping Centre
