Rasmussen 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.
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 Rasmussen Hotel Deals
Upper Ross Hotel
Clean rooms and facilities and a comfortable bed. No real complaints.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
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
Room was freshly renovated however curtains let too much light in and wake you once sun comes up
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 Rasmussen
Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Willows Shopping Centre and Townsville Palmetum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
Annandale
If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing.
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- 1300smiles Stadium
- Visit Alligator Creek
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- Visit Granite Vale
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- Kirwan Holidays
- Visit Nelly Bay
- Visit Nome
- Visit Picnic Bay
- Riverway Lagoon
- Visit The Strand
- Tony Ireland Stadium
- Visit Annandale
- Townsville Barra Fishing & Cable Ski Park
- 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
- Visit North Ward
- Visit Oonoonba
- Visit Pallarenda
- Townsville Palmetum
- Visit Rosslea
- Visit Shelly Beach
- Visit Thuringowa Central
- Visit West End
- Visit Wulguru
- Visit Townsville
- Willows Shopping Centre
