Hyde Park Travel 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.
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.
The Strand Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in The Strand? While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Strand Park
Explore the great outdoors at Strand Park, a lovely green space in The Strand. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour 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
Townsville: Lunchtime or Morning Sailing Private Charter
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
Magnetic Island Lunchtime Sailing Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Hyde Park
Hermit Park
Hermit Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line and Queensland Country Bank Stadium while you're in town.
West End
Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and Castle Hill is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Castle Hill
Travellers like the parks in Castle Hill, and Castle Hill is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- James Cook University
- Castle Hill
- The Strand Beach
- Magnetic Island National Park
- Horseshoe Bay Beach
- Strand Park
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line
- Strand Rockpool
- Cluden Racecourse
- Riverway Lagoon
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Queens Gardens
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Townsville Golf Club
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Jezzine Barracks
- Radical Bay
- Bungalow Bay Koala Wildlife Park
- Strand Waterpark
- Arcadia Village
- 1300SMILES Stadium
- Australian Institute of Marine Science
- Townsville Palmetum