Cranbrook Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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 Cranbrook Hotel Deals
Heart of Townsville Serenity
property was well presented very clean a had all ammentities would stay again short wlaking distance to shops a food outlets
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
Madison Plaza Townsville
Friendly staff, and the room was clean and cool.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Ville Resort - Casino
Staff super helpful. Splash bar/pool was great.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Aquarius on the Beach
room as clean with fabulous view
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
The Palmer Collective
We stayed 3 times at The Palmer. The attached Restaurant was quick, efficient and had some healthy and some decadent options. The rooms and ammenities are basic but comfortable. The free laundry facilities were nice but got a bit crowded for mid trip washing.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cranbrook
Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
Kirwan
If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Annandale
If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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- 1300smiles Stadium
- Visit Alligator Creek
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- Annandale Holidays
- Visit Brookhill
- Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens
- Douglas Holidays
- James Cook University
- Visit Julago
- Kirwan Holidays
- Visit Magnetic Island
- Visit Nelly Bay
- Visit Picnic Bay
- Riverway Lagoon
- Visit The Strand
- Tony Ireland Stadium
- 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
- 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
- Visit Townsville
- Willows Shopping Centre
