Kerrie's Guidebook
Food scene
Breakfast with water views. Good service, great coffee, great vibe.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
C-Bar
Breakfast with water views. Good service, great coffee, great vibe.
The Quarterdeck for drinks and meals with stunning water views - late afternoon is best in the summer months when there is plenty of shade. The Palms Buffet restaurant and Miss Songs Asian restaurant are great for dinner with outdoor dining options.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ville Resort-Casino
67 Sir Leslie Thiess DrThe Quarterdeck for drinks and meals with stunning water views - late afternoon is best in the summer months when there is plenty of shade. The Palms Buffet restaurant and Miss Songs Asian restaurant are great for dinner with outdoor dining options.
Amazing bakery, deli, coffee - locals flock here to this hidden gem in the backstreets of the suburbs. Another outlet is located in Idalia.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Otto's Fresh Food Market
5 Illuka StAmazing bakery, deli, coffee - locals flock here to this hidden gem in the backstreets of the suburbs. Another outlet is located in Idalia.
Across the road - great coffee and icecream with fantastic views.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Juliette's Gelateria
The StrandAcross the road - great coffee and icecream with fantastic views.
Laneway in the city with Restaurants, bars. Recommended for evenings.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Lane & City Arcade
383 Flinders StLaneway in the city with Restaurants, bars. Recommended for evenings.
Coo.King BBQ & Hotpot
10 Little Fletcher StreetFun dining option - hotpot Korean food and buffet style. Very popular.
Best steak ever! They do takeaway as well - call ahead and its usually ready in 15-20 min. Will need to book if dining in. They have another site in Kirwan in the outer suburbs. This really is worth trying!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
IMC Steak House
17 Palmer StBest steak ever! They do takeaway as well - call ahead and its usually ready in 15-20 min. Will need to book if dining in. They have another site in Kirwan in the outer suburbs. This really is worth trying!
Close by - Great breakfast,lunch,dinner, drinks, live entertainment in the evenings/weekends.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Watermark Townsville
72-74 The StrandClose by - Great breakfast,lunch,dinner, drinks, live entertainment in the evenings/weekends.
Shorehouse
118 The StrandShopping, retail
Closest supermarket in a small precinct with a bottleshop, pharmacy, cafe, bakery
Coles North Ward
26-28 Mitchell StNearest shopping mall (about 10min drive) with major supermarkets, cafes, retailers and BigW department store. Shop in airconditioned comfort with easy parking.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CastleTown Shoppingworld
Nearest shopping mall (about 10min drive) with major supermarkets, cafes, retailers and BigW department store. Shop in airconditioned comfort with easy parking.
Major retailers like Myer, BigW, Coles, Woolworths and plenty of cafes, popular fashion retailers.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stockland Townsville Shopping Centre
310-330 Ross River RdMajor retailers like Myer, BigW, Coles, Woolworths and plenty of cafes, popular fashion retailers.
Renegade Handmade Markets showcase local crafts. High quality products and very popular with the locals. They also have 2 shops where you can browse the products - one is located nearby - details will be on their webpage for market dates.
Renegade Handmade Market
3 Illuka StreetRenegade Handmade Markets showcase local crafts. High quality products and very popular with the locals. They also have 2 shops where you can browse the products - one is located nearby - details will be on their webpage for market dates.
Outer suburban shopping mall with easy parking. Main retailers are Coles, Woolworths, BigW with many fashion and popular retail outlets. Near the Reading Park Cinemas.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Willows Shopping Centre station
Outer suburban shopping mall with easy parking. Main retailers are Coles, Woolworths, BigW with many fashion and popular retail outlets. Near the Reading Park Cinemas.
Well, Bunnings Domain is what this precinct is called locally - but its a huge retail outlet where all the major warehouse/ showroom outlets are located in Garbutt like Harvey Norman, Silly Sollys discount outlet, Good Guys electrical, Toyworld, BCF, Spotlight, Anaconda, Adairs, JB HiFi, Rivers, Coffee Club, Subway...another precinct is located in Idalia.
Bunnings Townsville
Duckworth StreetWell, Bunnings Domain is what this precinct is called locally - but its a huge retail outlet where all the major warehouse/ showroom outlets are located in Garbutt like Harvey Norman, Silly Sollys discount outlet, Good Guys electrical, Toyworld, BCF, Spotlight, Anaconda, Adairs, JB HiFi, Rivers, Coffee Club, Subway...another precinct is located in Idalia.
Sightseeing
An easy 15min walk (turn left as you leave the unit complex) at the end of the strand and head to the rockpool. Steps will take you up to a viewing area over the bay and down to a seaside timber boardwalk. Early morning or late afternoon is the best time.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jezzine Fort
The StrandAn easy 15min walk (turn left as you leave the unit complex) at the end of the strand and head to the rockpool. Steps will take you up to a viewing area over the bay and down to a seaside timber boardwalk. Early morning or late afternoon is the best time.
Our most famous landmark with incredible 360 degree views - drive up to the top or hike/jog/walk from the base. There are sections of steep stairs and trails along the 'goat track' or you can walk along the road to the top (keep left so cars can pass safely). Most locals walk up in the late afternoon (4pm-5pm) or early morning (6am) when its cooler. Takes about 30-45min from the base of the hill each way (much quicker if you're fit and jog). You can also walk from the unit to the base of the hill and it takes an extra 20-30min each way. Allow 2-2.5 hrs for the entire trip if you walk from the unit. You can also drive and park at the base of the hill and walk up the hill from there. A hat, suncream, water bottle and runners are essential. You can refill your water bottle at the top of the hill.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Castle Hill
Our most famous landmark with incredible 360 degree views - drive up to the top or hike/jog/walk from the base. There are sections of steep stairs and trails along the 'goat track' or you can walk along the road to the top (keep left so cars can pass safely). Most locals walk up in the late afternoon (4pm-5pm) or early morning (6am) when its cooler. Takes about 30-45min from the base of the hill each way (much quicker if you're fit and jog). You can also walk from the unit to the base of the hill and it takes an extra 20-30min each way. Allow 2-2.5 hrs for the entire trip if you walk from the unit. You can also drive and park at the base of the hill and walk up the hill from there. A hat, suncream, water bottle and runners are essential. You can refill your water bottle at the top of the hill.
20min ferry trip to beautiful Magnetic Island. You can also take a car on the car ferry (worthwhile if you have a group as the fee includes 5 passengers). If you go by passenger ferry there are buses and hire cars/scooters. Day trips are great with a car/hire car as you can see many more sights without having to wait for infrequent bus schedules.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Magnetic Island
20min ferry trip to beautiful Magnetic Island. You can also take a car on the car ferry (worthwhile if you have a group as the fee includes 5 passengers). If you go by passenger ferry there are buses and hire cars/scooters. Day trips are great with a car/hire car as you can see many more sights without having to wait for infrequent bus schedules.
Outdoor activities
Free swimming lagoon, great for families and kids beside the scenic Ross River where plenty of turtles and ducks gather for a feed. Lovely and cool breezes especially in the late afternoon. Highly recommend strolling or jogging along the riverside pathways in the late afternoon - there are 5km trails that loop around both sides of the river along Nathan Street, Aplins Weir and along Riverway Drive.
Riverway Lagoons
15 Sporting DrThe Strand Night markets on the first Friday of each month - check the Townsville Council website for details.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Strand
37-43 The StrandThe Strand Night markets on the first Friday of each month - check the Townsville Council website for details.
Day trip within 1hr north drive for cool freshwater swimming holes and creeks. Great place to take a picnic. Bluewater is another great day trip swimming spot. Wallaman Falls is further away but has amazing views of the falls. Bring good walking/hiking shoes, hat, suncream, water, swimming gear, insect repellent (in case there are mosquitos).
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crystal Creek
Day trip within 1hr north drive for cool freshwater swimming holes and creeks. Great place to take a picnic. Bluewater is another great day trip swimming spot. Wallaman Falls is further away but has amazing views of the falls. Bring good walking/hiking shoes, hat, suncream, water, swimming gear, insect repellent (in case there are mosquitos).
Indoor activities
Fun bowling, lasertag, arcade games
Fun bowling, lasertag, arcade games with drinks and food available. Near Reading Cinemas and Cannon Park restaurants.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kingpin Townsville - Bowling, Laser Tag, Karaoke, Parties
16 High Range DrFun bowling, lasertag, arcade games with drinks and food available. Near Reading Cinemas and Cannon Park restaurants.