Cranbrook Travel Guide
Townsville
Popular places to visit

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Townsville with a trip to Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.

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
Castle Hill is just one of the places to see in Townsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the riverfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

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.

Museum of Tropical Queensland
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Tropical Queensland in Townsville. Wander the riverfront and beautiful beaches in the area.

Queens Gardens
After visiting Queens Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Townsville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Cranbrook

Madison Plaza Townsville
Clean room. Excellent staff and very helpful
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

The Ville Resort - Casino
Staff super helpful. Splash bar/pool was great.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Rydges Southbank Townsville
Everything was perfect. Fantastic hotel 😄
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Aquarius on the Beach
Great accomodation with sea view
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

The Palmer Collective
Everything good
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cranbrook

Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Townsville Palmetum and Riverway Lagoon, 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, Townsville Palmetum and Murray Sporting Complex 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.
Cranbrook Travel Guide
- Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
- James Cook University
- Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- The Strand Beach
- Willows Shopping Centre
- Strand Park
- Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
- Mater Hospital Pimlico
- Riverway Lagoon
- Magnetic Island Golf Course
- Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Cluden Racecourse
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Strand Waterpark
- Queens Gardens
- Mount Stuart
- Radical Bay
- Horseshoe Bay Markets
