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Trip Planner :  South Pacific  /  Australia  /  Queensland  /  Townsville

Townsville

4.4
Beaches · Scenic Walking Areas · Zoos
Tucked snugly beneath a steep, craggy mount--known as Castle Hill--the vibrant city of Townsville is as picturesque as its backdrop. Its appeal lies in its marinas, promenades, and avenues. Proximity to a number of beaches offers visitors and locals alike an escape from the urban environment. In the build up to your vacation in Townsville, plan trip itinerary minutiae using the visitor reviews, staff write-ups, and custom search fields on our Australia trip itinerary maker website.
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    Top Townsville tours

    FROM $230 BOOK WITH VIATOR Scuba Dive the S.S. Yongala Wreck on the Great Barrier Reef.
    5.0
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $230 »
    FROM $210 BOOK WITH VIATOR Great Barrier Reef and MOUA Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $210 »
    FROM $74 BOOK WITH VIATOR Townsville Sunset Sail Sailing Cruise Boat Tour Charter Experience
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Tours from $74 »
    FROM $374 BOOK WITH VIATOR Townsville Private Hire Early Morning Sailing Cruise Boat Tour Charter
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tours from $374 »
    FROM $374 BOOK WITH VIATOR Townsville Private Hire Sunset Sail Sailing Cruise Boat Tour Charter Romantic
    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Tours from $374 »
    FROM $299 BOOK WITH VIATOR Townsville Helicopter Tour
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Tours from $299 »
    FROM $524 BOOK WITH VIATOR 60-Minute Palm Island Scenic Helicopter Flight from Townsville
    Duration: 1 hour
    Tours from $524 »
    FROM $374 BOOK WITH VIATOR 45-Minute Cape Cleveland Scenic Helicopter Flight from Townsville
    Duration: 45 minutes
    Tours from $374 »
    FROM $2,689 BOOK WITH VIATOR 8-Day Outback Experience from Queensland
    Duration: 8 days
    Tours from $2,689 »

    Popular things to do in Townsville

    Museum of Tropical Queensland ©
    Island
    Museum of Tropical Queensland
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Strand
    Beach
    The Strand
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Castle Hill
    Scenic Walking Area
    Castle Hill
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Jezzine Barracks ©
    Landmark
    Jezzine Barracks
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Parks in Townsville

    Townsville Palmetum ©
    Garden
    Townsville Palmetum
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Queens Gardens Townsville ©
    Garden
    Queens Gardens Townsville
    North Ward
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Little Crystal Creek ©
    Nature / Park
    Little Crystal Creek
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Botanic Gardens
    Garden
    Botanic Gardens
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Townsville

    Yongala Dive ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Yongala Dive
    Ayr
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Paluma State Forest
    State Park
    Paluma State Forest
    Paluma
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    TYTO Wetlands
    Nature / Park
    TYTO Wetlands
    Ingham
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Miner's Cottage ©
    Specialty Museum
    The Miner's Cottage
    Charters Towers
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Townsville

    Army Museum North Queensland
    Military Museum
    Army Museum North Queensland
    North Ward
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Perc Tucker Regional Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Maritime Museum of Townsville ©
    Specialty Museum
    Maritime Museum of Townsville
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    The Drill Hall Studio ©
    Art Gallery
    The Drill Hall Studio
    North Ward
    4.9
    Duration: 1 hour

    Hidden gems in Townsville

    Lake Paluma ©
    Water Body
    Lake Paluma
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Pipers Lookout - Hervey's Range ©
    Lookout
    Pipers Lookout - Hervey's Range
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Many Peaks Walking Track
    Hiking Trail
    Many Peaks Walking Track
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Townsville

    Stockland Townsville Shopping Centre ©
    Shopping Mall
    Stockland Townsville Shopping Centre
    3.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Sunday on Flinders. Cotters Markets ©
    Flea Market
    Sunday on Flinders. Cotters Markets
    3.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    CoffeeWorks ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    CoffeeWorks
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Riverway Moonlight Markets ©
    Farmers Market
    Riverway Moonlight Markets
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Tour Townsville ©
    Historical Tour
    Tour Townsville
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Riverway ©
    Landmark
    Riverway
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mount Stuart ©
    Lookout
    Mount Stuart
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Billabong Sanctuary ©
    Zoo
    Billabong Sanctuary
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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