Northern Queensland

Travel Guide

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
Northern Queensland featuring tranquil scenes

Where to stay in Northern Queensland

One of the views on castle hill steps

Railway Estate

If you're spending some time in Railway Estate, Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Railway Estate
Castle Hill which includes a city and general coastal views

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.

Castle Hill
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Kirwan

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

Kirwan
Palmetum Gardens is one of Townsville’s four Botanical Gardens. It’s a 17 hectare botanic garden displaying one of the largest and most diverse public collections of palms in the world – 300 species of palm, many rare and threatened, and includes most Australian palms.

Annandale

While visiting Annandale, you might make a stop by sights like Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum.

Annandale
Mount Stuart showing a small town or village, a sunset and mountains

Mount Stuart

When in Mount Stuart, you can plan a visit to Mount Stuart and Cluden Racecourse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mount Stuart
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West End

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

West End
Madison Plaza Townsville

Madison Plaza Townsville

4 out of 5
409 Flinders St., Corner Of Stanley And Flinders St., Townsville, QLD
The price is NT$2,976 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
NT$2,976
NT$3,273 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)

Reviewed on 2025/8/25

Madison Plaza Townsville
The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective

4 out of 5
12 14 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD
The price is NT$3,348 per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
NT$3,348
NT$3,682 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (757 reviews)
"Great all round."

Reviewed on 2025/9/19

The Palmer Collective
Aquarius on the Beach

Aquarius on the Beach

4 out of 5
75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD
The price is NT$3,266 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
NT$3,266
NT$3,593 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Large functional rooms, clean, comfy bed"

Reviewed on 2025/9/18

Aquarius on the Beach
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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 WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (561 reviews)
"Great location, comfortable 👌"

Reviewed on 2025/9/19

Madison Ocean Breeze
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 WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,544 reviews)
Very accommodating
"Caitlin at front desk reception was so accommodating . We needed an early check in and she made it happen with a smile. We were so grateful. We will be back for sure."

Reviewed on 2025/9/15

Oaks Townsville Hotel
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 center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,190 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable, gym was a little lacking in terms of weights, and there were little things like the chairs in the room had significant wear. A cover would fix this cheaply and quickly. Otherwise a seamless stay."

Reviewed on 2025/9/15

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
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Popular places to visit

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal featuring a ferry as well as a small group of people

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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.

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
Castle Hill featuring landscape views, general coastal views and tranquil scenes

Castle Hill

5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Castle Hill
The Stand overlooking Magnetic Island #sunset #myhome #thisistownsville #queensland

Strand Park

4.5/5(21 reviews)

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.

Strand Park
Billabong Sanctuary featuring a bridge and signage

Billabong Sanctuary

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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.

Billabong Sanctuary
Museum of Tropical Queensland showing heritage elements and interior views

Museum of Tropical Queensland

4/5(4 reviews)

Set out on a discovery tour of the cultural and natural heritage of North Queensland in this interactive waterfront museum with ever-changing exhibits.

Museum of Tropical Queensland

Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Catch an event at Queensland Country Bank Stadium during your trip to Townsville.

Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cities near Northern Queensland

Magnetic Island showing general coastal views, jet skiing and a sandy beach

Horseshoe Bay