Northern Queensland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Northern Queensland
Where to stay in Northern Queensland
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.
Mount Stuart
Mount Stuart might not have many top sights, but Mount Stuart and Townsville Palmetum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West End
Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Douglas
When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Townsville Palmetum and Riverway Lagoon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Railway Estate
While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
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 The Strand Beach.
Madison Plaza Townsville
Nice to see it's being refurbished, very convenient for the QLD pinball finals at Empire arcade.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Ville Resort - Casino
Great accommodation
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Aquarius on the Beach
Amazing view, very neat and tidy. Staff always helpful and polite, every time we stay here.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Oaks Townsville Hotel
Great apartment that had everything we needed. Comfortable bed. Adequate cooking facilities for simple meals. There was also a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer which we really appreciated! Unfortunately it rained for most of our stay so we couldn’t use the pool but the gym was good. We ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Madison Ocean Breeze
Courteous staff and clean well furnished though old rooms
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
Clean room, great staff, great position
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
This easy-to-navigate and very scenic transport hub is the gateway to the beaches, bush walks and wildlife of one of Queensland’s most idyllic islands.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Catch an event at Queensland Country Bank Stadium during your trip to Townsville.
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 top-notch restaurants.
Billabong Sanctuary
Cuddle a koala, hold a snake and hand-feed cassowaries and wallabies at this interactive sanctuary that protects native wildlife on the shores of the billabong.
Wallaman Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wallaman Falls during your travels in Wallaman. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Activities
Kuranda Scenic Rail & Skyrail including Gold Class Tickets
Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld Admission Tickets
Full-Day Outer Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Snorkeling Tour
Army Duck Tour of the Rainforest
Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise
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