The thriving city of Townsville isn’t named the cultural capital of regional Australia for no reason – this is a city with style and innovation and has the added bonus of providing remarkable nature and outdoor experiences for just about everyone.
Townsville city brings together culture, history, art, good food and well-planned facilities to cater for all interests.
The endless esplanade is the ideal viewing platform to beautiful Magnetic Island. It’s pedestrian-friendly and offers water parks, skate parks and a ton of eateries with fantastic views.
Townsville city brings together culture, history, art, good food and well-planned facilities to cater for all interests.
The endless esplanade is the ideal viewing platform to beautiful Magnetic Island. It’s pedestrian-friendly and offers water parks, skate parks and a ton of eateries with fantastic views.
With plenty of alfresco dining, urban street art and laneway bars and eateries, there is no shortage of choice when eating in Townsville city.
Palmer Street, located on the city's south bank, boasts award-winning restaurants and a great variety of international cuisine.
The Strand is alive with people, street performers, local artists and places to wine and dine. Offering popular eateries and fine dining, from fish and chips overlooking the water to cocktails at the trendy Watermark Restaurant, it's the place to be seen, day or night.
The city is overlooked by bright red Castle Hill, a popular place for fitness fanatics and those who love spectacular scenery. Sitting at 286 metres high, Castle Hill dominates Townsville’s skyline and offers stunning views of the city and Cleveland Bay.
Townsville has four Botanic Gardens, with Queens Garden being the one closest to the city, at the base of Castle Hill. Heritage-listed and covering four hectares, the gardens are a lush green oasis set against the dramatic red Castle Hill.
Tourist attractions like the Museum of Tropical Queensland, Reef HQ and the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, all provide insight into the diverseness of Townsville city.
Take a holiday on Magnetic Island and enjoy these activities
Townsville city brings together culture, history, art, good food and well-planned facilities to cater for all interests.
Townsville city brings together culture, history, art, good food and well-planned facilities to cater for all interests.
The endless esplanade is the ideal viewing platform to beautiful Magnetic Island. It’s pedestrian-friendly and offers water parks, skate parks and a ton of eateries with fantastic views.
With plenty of alfresco dining, urban street art and laneway bars and eateries, there is no shortage of choice when eating in Townsville city.
Palmer Street, located on the city's south bank, boasts award-winning restaurants and a great variety of international cuisine.
The Strand is alive with people, street performers, local artists and places to wine and dine. Offering popular eateries and fine dining, from fish and chips overlooking the water to cocktails at the trendy Watermark Restaurant, it's the place to be seen, day or night.
The city is overlooked by bright red Castle Hill, a popular place for fitness fanatics and those who love spectacular scenery. Sitting at 286 metres high, Castle Hill dominates Townsville’s skyline and offers stunning views of the city and Cleveland Bay.
Townsville has four Botanic Gardens, with Queens Garden being the one closest to the city, at the base of Castle Hill. Heritage-listed and covering four hectares, the gardens are a lush green oasis set against the dramatic red Castle Hill.
Tourist attractions like the Museum of Tropical Queensland, Reef HQ and the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, all provide insight into the diverseness of Townsville city.
Take a holiday on Magnetic Island and enjoy these activities
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