A day out in Townsville
Townsville is in Queensland. Hopalong knows 7 things to do and 8 places to eat here. Prices are approximate adult prices in A$.
Top things to do in Townsville
Billabong Sanctuary
A$45 · Billabong · about 150 min
Crocodile feeding and koala encounters.
Museum of Tropical Queensland
A$15 · City · about 75 min
The wreck of HMS Pandora and reef science.
Castle Hill walk
Free · Castle Hill · about 90 min
Steep climb to a 360-degree lookout.
Magnetic Island day trip
A$35 · Magnetic Island · about 300 min
Ferry over for beaches and the Forts Walk, where koalas sit in the gums.
Jezzine Barracks
Free · Jezzine · about 60 min
Heritage military site with headland walks and art.
The Strand and Rockpool
Free · The Strand · about 90 min
Palm-lined foreshore with a stinger-free saltwater pool.
The Strand Rockpool
Free · The Strand · about 60 min
Free saltwater swimming pool at the northern end of the Strand.
Free things to do in Townsville
- The Strand and Rockpool (The Strand): Palm-lined foreshore with a stinger-free saltwater pool.
- Castle Hill walk (Castle Hill): Steep climb to a 360-degree lookout.
- Jezzine Barracks (Jezzine): Heritage military site with headland walks and art.
- The Strand Rockpool (The Strand): Free saltwater swimming pool at the northern end of the Strand.
Where to eat
- Lunch on The Strand (The Strand, around A$25): Cafés facing the water.
- Dinner on Flinders Street (City, around A$45): Restaurants and pubs in the heritage centre.
- Lunch at Horseshoe Bay (Magnetic Island, around A$25): Beachfront cafés on Magnetic Island.
- Levanti (The Strand, around A$60): Italian on The Strand.
- The Watermark (The Strand, around A$60): Beachfront restaurant and bar.
- Shop Six Pasta Bar (City, around A$45): Handmade pasta.
- Born Wild Wholefoods + Espresso (City, around A$22): Named for the best coffee in town.
- C Bar (The Strand, around A$30): Café perched over the water on The Strand.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- The Strand and Rockpool · step-free · pram-friendly
- Billabong Sanctuary · step-free · pram-friendly
- Museum of Tropical Queensland · step-free · pram-friendly
- Jezzine Barracks · step-free · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Typical weather in Townsville
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C | 32°C | 13 |
| April | 19°C | 28°C | 8 |
| July | 14°C | 25°C | 2 |
| October | 19°C | 28°C | 8 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.