Julie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a great place to go relax unwind, and really get in the spirit of the relaxed North Queensland lifestyle.
Very laid back, a few pubs and great walking tracks. Koalas are usually spotted and a wildlife park is there also.
Bikes and mokes and scooters are available for hire, though the bus system is very efficient reliable and cost effective.
96 locals recommend
Magnetic Island
This is a great place to go relax unwind, and really get in the spirit of the relaxed North Queensland lifestyle.
Very laid back, a few pubs and great walking tracks. Koalas are usually spotted and a wildlife park is there also.
Bikes and mokes and scooters are available for hire, though the bus system is very efficient reliable and cost effective.
Great day trip. Fresh flowing waterfalls and swimming holes. It's quite inland and the water is cold! Great to escape the heat.
Take your own food and water, insect repellant and sunscreen.
27 locals recommend
Crystal Creek
Great day trip. Fresh flowing waterfalls and swimming holes. It's quite inland and the water is cold! Great to escape the heat.
Take your own food and water, insect repellant and sunscreen.
Great exercise, great view. Pack a picnic and go for a drive if you're not keen on the walk.
52 locals recommend
Castle Hill Lookout
Castle Hill RoadGreat exercise, great view. Pack a picnic and go for a drive if you're not keen on the walk.
Queens Gardens
Beautiful Garden right in the City Centre
Great spot to book tours and get more local and surrounding infromation.
Tropical Travel and Accommodation
334-336 Flinders StGreat spot to book tours and get more local and surrounding infromation.
Food scene
This is the place for food and pubs and entertainment. Light shopping.
8 locals recommend
Palmer Street
Palmer StreetThis is the place for food and pubs and entertainment. Light shopping.
Best for night clubs, and eating. Some light shopping and hair and beauty also available
Flinders Street Strip
119 Flinders StBest for night clubs, and eating. Some light shopping and hair and beauty also available
I love this place! The food is great, the view is stunning and the staff are lovely
40 locals recommend
The Watermark Townsville
72-74 The StrandI love this place! The food is great, the view is stunning and the staff are lovely
Tide Cafe - Catering
46 Gregory StBest Coffee in Townsville.
Great small plates menu. Especially great for Vegan and Vego's. You must try the Tumeric Potatoes.
Great wine list and cocktails
17 locals recommend
Shorehouse
118 The StrandGreat small plates menu. Especially great for Vegan and Vego's. You must try the Tumeric Potatoes.
Great wine list and cocktails
Tobin Fish Tales
1 Rose StBest Fish and Chips in Town. Fresh, local and Ethical