Rasmussen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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
Magnetic Island 30-Minute Jet Ski Hire – 1 to 4 People
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
Very dated property Air conditioner rattled all the time Needs updating Painting Very old bathroom
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Great location, clean and comfortable room
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Madison Plaza Townsville
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Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Rydges Southbank Townsville
Location in Palmer Street is great. Footy Stadium and pubs and eateries are all within walking distance
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Ardo
Beautiful accomodation the views were breathtaking
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rasmussen
Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre, 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 Murray Sporting Complex 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
- Annandale Holidays
- Visit Brookhill
- Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens
- Douglas Holidays
- Visit Granite Vale
- James Cook University
- Visit Julago
- 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
