What to do in Northern Queensland

Activities, attractions and tours

Northern Queensland showing farmland
Northern Queensland showing farmland
Northern Queensland featuring landscape views and farmland
Northern Queensland which includes farmland, landscape views and tranquil scenes
Northern Queensland which includes tranquil scenes

Places to Visit in Northern Queensland

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What to do in Northern Queensland


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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.

Thuringowa Central
Mount Stuart showing a sunset, landscape views and mountains

Mount Stuart

Feel like you’re on the top of the world as you stand on Townsville’s highest peak to enjoy the outstanding views of the city, the ocean and Magnetic Island.

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West End

Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Douglas

When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Townsville Palmetum and Riverway Lagoon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Douglas
One of the views on castle hill steps

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
Castle Hill which includes 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 The Strand Beach.

Castle Hill

 

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