Fuel up for your day exploring Townsville city with a delicious breakfast at one of the many top places for breakfast in Townsville. Enjoy the tasty Cbar on the Strand or local’s favourite Vitti Café on Gregory.

Not a breakfast person? Treat yourself to one of our many fine dining experiences. Award-winning and for good reason, we highly recommend booking ahead at restaurants like A Touch of Salt and Miss Songs to ensure you don’t miss out on the culinary affair.

Feeling peckish? Read our Top places to eat and drink in Townsville guide.

Spend the day exploring the number of incredible museums and galleries. Found in one of Townsville’s heritage buildings, spend a few hours wandering through Perc Tucker Regional Gallery before heading to the Queensland Museum Tropics where you’ll uncover the stories of this area from prehistoric to now.

If you want to delve further into how Townsville developed into the city it is today, be sure to visit the Townsville Museum and Historical Society where you’ll be able to pour over old photographs and plans of the city. 

Known as the Events Capital of the North for good reason, Townsville City is famous across Australia for being a fabulous host to many world class events, and, of course, our epic NRL games. Head to a game to fully revel in the sporting atmosphere which is like no other or time your Townsville holiday with one of our awesome events. Our 25,000 capacity Queensland Country Bank Stadium is centrally located in Townsville – which makes it even easier to get to and from.

Visiting Townsville for an event? Make the most of your holiday by reading our How to have an ‘event-ful’ stay in Townsville guide.

Iconic and yours to conquer, towering over Townsville city is the legendary Castle Hill. Arguably Townsville city’s most famous landmark, Castle Hill boasts a number of popular walking trails. In fact, they’re so popular that over 2,000 locals hike them every day. In addition to the endorphin rush, be rewarded for your efforts when you reach the top with striking views of Townsville in every direction.

Not overly keen on hiking? Don’t sweat it! Castle Hill is accessible by vehicle so you can enjoy the same beautiful views over Townsville city and the surrounds without breaking a sweat.

Ah, you can almost feel the sea breeze. Townsville city’s beach foreshore is one of the best places to relax and unwind. Known as The Strand, here you can pair ocean breeze with palm trees, as you enjoy a leisurely stroll along the 2.5km walkway. With cafes and restaurants dotted throughout, along with playgrounds and the famous Strand Water Park, The Strand isn’t just a win for the adults, it’s also very popular with kids too. 

Say hello to Townsville City’s oldest botanic gardens: Queens Gardens. Established back in 1870s and covering four hectares, spend an afternoon in Townsville City wandering amongst the roses, garden beds and rainforest plants. A perfect spot to bring the kids, Queens Garden in Townsville City is complete with two small hedge mazes and an aviary featuring many colourful Australian and international birds.

Okay, so Magnetic Island might not exactly be found ‘inside’ Townsville City… but with direct access from the centre of Townsville, how could we not include it in this list? Affectionately known as ‘Maggie’ by the locals, spend a day (or more) exploring the island’s secluded beaches, beautiful hikes, and stunning views. Perfect for wildlife spotting (hello rock wallabies and koalas!) and snorkelling the fringing Great Barrier Reef, Magnetic Island is so close to Townsville City, you could be disembarking on island time in as little as 20 minutes.

Enjoy direct access from Townsville City to Magnetic Island with both Magnetic Island Ferries and SeaLink North Queensland.