Townsville Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Castle Hill showing landscape views, a sunset and a city
Townsville
Castle Hill which includes a small town or village, a sunset and landscape views
Townsville
Townsville

Where to stay in Townsville

The Strand which includes a sunset, hiking or walking and a garden

The Strand

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to The Strand. A stop by The Strand Beach or Strand Waterpark might round out your trip.

The Strand
Queens Gardens showing forest scenes and a park

North Ward

North Ward is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Strand Waterpark and The Strand Beach while you're in town.

North Ward
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South Townsville

Visitors highly recommend South Townsville for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Maritime Museum of Townsville while you're in town.

South Townsville
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Kirwan

If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Kirwan
Castle Hill showing general coastal views and a city

Castle Hill

Castle Hill is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Townsville area, you might plan a trip to Townsville Sports Reserve or Catholic Diocese of Townsville.

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Railway Estate

While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

Railway Estate
Madison Plaza Townsville

Madison Plaza Townsville

4 out of 5
409 Flinders St., Corner Of Stanley And Flinders St., Townsville, QLD
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Car parking is a bit insecure"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Madison Plaza Townsville
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

4.5 out of 5
334 Flinders Street, Townsville, QLD
The price is 2.933.565 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
2.933.565 ₫
3.226.922 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Footy nights
"Always nice to stay here. It’s close to everything and within walking distance to the stadium"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach

4 out of 5
75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD
The price is 2.483.067 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
2.483.067 ₫
2.731.459 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"What a great location. Morning walks just across the street. Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Aquarius on the Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Oaks Townsville Hotel

Oaks Townsville Hotel

4.5 out of 5
81 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,529 reviews)
Only one issue
"Early check in was arranged very easily for my partner coming off night shift. Consistently reasonably priced. Only complaint was that cleaner entered the room early and before we had checked out. My partner was still sleeping. She then got angry and stated slamming doors and making lots jot noise ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Oaks Townsville Hotel
Madison Ocean Breeze

Madison Ocean Breeze

3.5 out of 5
81 Mitchell Street, North Ward, QLD
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (552 reviews)
Spacious and clise to the ocean.
"Close to the ocean. Spacious. Plenty of hot water in the shower. Clean. Television did not work due to poor connectivity. Spotty internet. Great kitchenette."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Madison Ocean Breeze
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

4 out of 5
2 Dibbs Street, South Townsville, QLD
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,182 reviews)
"Very good will be back"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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