Townsville Area Attractions

Riverway

Located in Thuringowa on the magnificent Ross River frontage, Riverway is fast becoming one of the most exciting destinations the region has to...

Australian Institute of Marine Science

The Australian Institute of Marine Science is the head quarters for marine science research in Australia. Public tours are available including...

The Miners Cottage

This quaint little Miners Cottage is located within the historic "One Square Mile" precinct of old Charters Towers. The cottage is a...

Maze Mania 4 Kids

Maze Mania 4 Kids offers a massive maze for hours of fun for all the kids.

The business thrives on customer care and enjoyment for the...

Venus Gold Battery

Located on the outskirts of town, the Venus Battery offers an insight into an amazing real-life gold rush of the late 19th century. The battery is...

John Drysdale Memorial Clock

Unveiled in 1930, the John Drysdale Memorial Clock was built to commemorate John Drysdale. A prominent member of the community, he invented the...

The Strand

This fabulous stretch along Townsville's beachfront promenade lies The Strand. It incorporates a jetty, recreational park, restaurants, cafes...

Billabong Sanctuary

Billabong Sanctuary, Townsville North Queensland is Australia's best interactive wildlife sanctuary. Visitors to the sanctuary join in animal...

The Big Cassowary

Many Australian towns boast large monuments of their most recognisable town features, and Mission Beach is no different. Come see the five metre...

Aquasearch Aquarium

The Aquasearch Aquarium is currently the only facility on Magnetic Island for viewing a marine display, and is unique in that it features 25 year...

Historic Ambulance Centre

The Historic Ambulance Centre, located in the Charters Towers Museum, dates back to 1903 and was restored and reopened to the public 100 years...

Reef HQ Aquarium

Reef HQ is the world's largest living coral reef aquarium and national reef education centre for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It is the...

Charters Towers and Pioneer Cemeteries

Charters Towers and Pioneer Cemeteries, located inland from Townsville, lies an interesting piece of local history. This cemetery is a newer...

SS Yongala Dive Site

The SS "Yongala" off Cape Bowling Green near Townsville, is one of the best wreck dives in the world. At 110 metres long she is one of...

Towers Hill Lookout and Amphitheatre

Local lore has it that an Aboriginal boy named Jupiter first discovered gold at the foot of Towers Hill in December 1871. Since the discovery of...

The Forts Walk

From the turn-off to Radical Bay on Magnetic Island National Park, this track ascends to follow a ridge behind the bays before arriving at the...

Ayr Nature Display

The Ayr Nature Display exhibits an unusual collection of native fauna, butterflies, rocks and shells, with more than 60,000 species on display.