Guidebook for Townsville City
Food Scene
Daily lunch/dinner deals such as Tuesdays rump steak & potato & salad, Thursdays crumbed steak & chips, Wednesdays chicken Parmesan, etc. Eat in the pub or in the pleasant garden area. 11 Palmer St., (07) 4771 5269, reservations can sometimes be helpful on busy nights.
Australian Hotel
11 Palmer StDaily lunch/dinner deals such as Tuesdays rump steak & potato & salad, Thursdays crumbed steak & chips, Wednesdays chicken Parmesan, etc. Eat in the pub or in the pleasant garden area. 11 Palmer St., (07) 4771 5269, reservations can sometimes be helpful on busy nights.
Right on the waterfront, lovely view of Magnetic Island, a selection of tasty food
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
C-Bar
Right on the waterfront, lovely view of Magnetic Island, a selection of tasty food
It's a nearby reliable, cosy coffee shop / cafe.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
That Place on Sturt
256 Sturt StIt's a nearby reliable, cosy coffee shop / cafe.
McDonald's Townsville CBD
210 Ogden StOpen 24 hours (only drive thru at night)
Born Wild Wholefoods + Espresso
383 Flinders StHealthy options & coffee
Great food! Walking distance, near other restaurant choices too.
Sakana Japanese Restaurant Sushi Bar
393-399 Flinders StGreat food! Walking distance, near other restaurant choices too.
The Beet Bar
21 Stokes StHealthy food, open later than most coffee shops.
One of the most popular coffee shops in town.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee Dominion
320-334 Flinders StOne of the most popular coffee shops in town.
A few restaurants to choose from inside the club, with some daily special deals. Sports on multiple TV screens but not a loud sports bar. Kids play area.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cowboys Leagues Club
313-335 Flinders StA few restaurants to choose from inside the club, with some daily special deals. Sports on multiple TV screens but not a loud sports bar. Kids play area.
Lunch/dinner deals like $10.90 crumb steak Tuesdays, Wednesday chicken wings, Thursdays schnitty, 87 Flinders St. (07) 4771 3428
Molly Malones
95 Flinders StLunch/dinner deals like $10.90 crumb steak Tuesdays, Wednesday chicken wings, Thursdays schnitty, 87 Flinders St. (07) 4771 3428
Zizigo
401 Flinders StClose by, good food
Otto's Fresh Food Market
5 Illuka StThe best meat pies!
CoffeeWorks
47 Gregory StFree chocolate samples and lots of beautiful and eclectic gifts!
Yummy Italian ice cream! There are also other gelato shops (Juliette's) on other parts of the Strand.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gelatissimo Townsville
33 Palmer StYummy Italian ice cream! There are also other gelato shops (Juliette's) on other parts of the Strand.
Tues & Thurs cheaper fish & chips, gelato place next door, manmade waterfall nearby, fountain across street with coloured lights at night.
Rock Paper Scissors The Strand
21 The StrandTues & Thurs cheaper fish & chips, gelato place next door, manmade waterfall nearby, fountain across street with coloured lights at night.
Parks & Nature
Great views of the city by day or night! Drive up or hike up the road or trails.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mirador de Castle Hill
Castle Hill RoadGreat views of the city by day or night! Drive up or hike up the road or trails.
Combines the best of manmade and natural relaxation--swimming pools, walks along river, raintrees, playground, cafe, free art gallery. Free entry too! Can take the bus or drive there.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Riverway Lagoons
15 Sporting DrCombines the best of manmade and natural relaxation--swimming pools, walks along river, raintrees, playground, cafe, free art gallery. Free entry too! Can take the bus or drive there.
Our iconic long waterfront with various attractions like a free kids waterpark, restaurants, views of Magnetic Island, beaches (only swim in stinger net areas during summer), and a large Rock Pool filled with ocean water (stingers filtered out). Fun to walk, jog, bicycle, or drive along the Strand.
The Strand
The StrandOur iconic long waterfront with various attractions like a free kids waterpark, restaurants, views of Magnetic Island, beaches (only swim in stinger net areas during summer), and a large Rock Pool filled with ocean water (stingers filtered out). Fun to walk, jog, bicycle, or drive along the Strand.
Several trails and natural areas with some historical plaques and an art/botany walk, views from the hill, not too strenous, close to "civilization," and best sunset viewpoint at "Kissing Point" off the carpark near the Townsville Art Society building.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jezzine Fort
The StrandSeveral trails and natural areas with some historical plaques and an art/botany walk, views from the hill, not too strenous, close to "civilization," and best sunset viewpoint at "Kissing Point" off the carpark near the Townsville Art Society building.
Lots of reasons! Hiking in beautiful nature, beaches, snorkeling/diving, koalas in the wild, rock wallabies, friendly bus drivers / tour guides, short ferry ride away from Townsville.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Magnetic Island
Lots of reasons! Hiking in beautiful nature, beaches, snorkeling/diving, koalas in the wild, rock wallabies, friendly bus drivers / tour guides, short ferry ride away from Townsville.
Nice park by the marina, fountain with changing coloured lights at night. Near some cool historical buildings. Walk west on the Strand road a bit past Rock Paper Scissors fish & chips, to see a manmade waterfall.
Anzac Park
The StrandNice park by the marina, fountain with changing coloured lights at night. Near some cool historical buildings. Walk west on the Strand road a bit past Rock Paper Scissors fish & chips, to see a manmade waterfall.
Great for bird watching and tromping around nature! Do keep an eye out for snakes though and avoid them. This peninsula has mini-beachfront along it that is mostly deserted. Also the bicycle/walking path along the road is helpful.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Townsville Town Common Conservation Park
Cape Pallarenda RoadGreat for bird watching and tromping around nature! Do keep an eye out for snakes though and avoid them. This peninsula has mini-beachfront along it that is mostly deserted. Also the bicycle/walking path along the road is helpful.
Drinks & Nightlife
Townsville Brewery
252 Flinders StSeveral restaurants to choose from including Quarterdeck Bar.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ville Resort-Casino
67 Sir Leslie Thiess DrSeveral restaurants to choose from including Quarterdeck Bar.
Entertainment & Activities
Coral, fish, etc! Frequent shows about different types of creatures. My favorite is the upside down jellyfish. Tickets are good for 24 hours, so you can go in the afternoon and again in the morning.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reef Headquarters Aquarium
68 Flinders StreetCoral, fish, etc! Frequent shows about different types of creatures. My favorite is the upside down jellyfish. Tickets are good for 24 hours, so you can go in the afternoon and again in the morning.
Crocodile feedings, turtle races, bird shows, hold or pet a koala or wombat, feed the kangaroos and wallabies.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santuario de Billabong
2 Muntalunga DriveCrocodile feedings, turtle races, bird shows, hold or pet a koala or wombat, feed the kangaroos and wallabies.
Tobruk Memorial Baths
32 The Strand50 metre swimming pool, $5 entry
Townsville Stadium
Murray Lyons CrescentStrand Waterpark
43 The StrandFree! Great for kids. Close to beach.
Event Cinemas
Blackwood StreetNearby!
Wednesday early evenings you can ride along on a yacht in the informal race, for $10 temporary membership fee plus you can buy the skipper a drink after as a thank-you. Sign up starts at 4:30pm. Call 07-4772-1192 to confirm details.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Townsville Yacht Club & Marina
1 Plume StWednesday early evenings you can ride along on a yacht in the informal race, for $10 temporary membership fee plus you can buy the skipper a drink after as a thank-you. Sign up starts at 4:30pm. Call 07-4772-1192 to confirm details.
Arts & Culture
A lot about ships and the ocean, as well as changing exhibits.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Tropical Queensland
70-102 Flinders StA lot about ships and the ocean, as well as changing exhibits.
Very interesting even if you're not normally into military history. Look up the opening hours on G00gle before you go.
Army Museum North Queensland
Mitchell StreetVery interesting even if you're not normally into military history. Look up the opening hours on G00gle before you go.
Free entry! Exhibits rotate.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Denham StreetFree entry! Exhibits rotate.
Townsville Civic Theatre
41 Boundary StStreet Art CBD Walking Trails
Shopping
Fresh fruit & veg, food trucks, gifts, live music, always something unique to see or buy! Sunday early morning to 1:00pm.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunday on Flinders. Cotters Markets
300 Flinders StFresh fruit & veg, food trucks, gifts, live music, always something unique to see or buy! Sunday early morning to 1:00pm.
Our nearest shopping mall and has quite a selection of different stores.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CastleTown Shoppingworld
Our nearest shopping mall and has quite a selection of different stores.
Kmart Townsville
Nathan StreetGreat prices on clothes, household items, sports/toys.
Essentials
Chemist Warehouse Townsville
126 Sturt StOur nearest budget pharmacy.
Australia Post
152-160 Sturt StCommonwealth Bank
101 Sturt StNAB branch
420 Flinders StNAB bank
Westpac ATM
193-195 Flinders StNightOwl
336 Flinders StOpen 24 hrs
CityLibraries Townsville
280 Flinders StA quiet place to get away.
A short walk away, our neighbourhood grocery store.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woolworths Townsville City Arcade
393-399 Flinders StA short walk away, our neighbourhood grocery store.
SUPA IGA & VAPE STATION Garbutt
225 Ingham RdOpen later than Woolworths.