Townsville Vacation & Tourism Guide

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The largest city and capital of Queensland, Townsville is a laid-back getaway with balmy tropical weather and stunning beaches. Travelers use Townsville as a base while exploring area attractions like the Great Barrier Reef and idyllic Mission Beach. The Strand is a popular location where tourists enjoy restaurants, a water park, beaches, a military museum, and rock pools.

Great Recommendations from Real Travelers

1. Mercure Inn Townsville

Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 2 reviews from 3 sources

from $87.04

Recommended by real travelers

Based on 2 reviews from 3 sources.

Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

Room:

" There is a nice shopping mall withing walking distance for those left behind necessities." — source Expedia

2. Holiday Inn TOWNSVILLE

Recommended

from $68.83

3. Seagulls Resort

Recommended

from $90.93

4. Summit Motel Townsville

Recommended

5. Holiday Inn Townsville

Recommended

from $79.75

6. Leisure Inn Plaza

Recommended

from $70.95

7. Adventurers Backpackers

Rated by Real Travelers

from $16.94

8. Hotel M

Rated by Real Travelers

from $106.07

9. Jupiters Townsville H...

Rated by Real Travelers

from $108.39

10. Best Western Castle L...

from $79.90

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1. Reef HQ

One of the world s largest coral reef aquariums features many underwater ... more

Real Travelers who've been to Reef HQ

Veenendaal s Journey in Learning about the reef said

… On monday morning we headed of to the Reef HQ to learn about the reef. It was very nicely done and eventhough the place… continue reading »
2. Magnetic Island

Real Travelers who've been to Magnetic Island

Canuck Abroad in Magnetic Island, AUSTRALIA said

… Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia… continue reading »
3. sunbathe

Real Travelers who've been to sunbathe

brammcamilla in Townsville and Magnetic Island said

… was fab. the first day we just sunbathed because the weather was very nice and hot and that night we met a curious possum… continue reading »

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1. Momo's
2. bangers and mash

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Top Rated Townsville Trips

Townsville, Billabong sanctuary and further up the coast | Mar 20 10'

by D&E on tour a traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Townsville

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Townsville was our base for the next 2 days while tropical cyclone Ului hit the coast about 200km south near Whitsunday Islands. As the weather was... Continue reading »
Townsville | Jan 02 10'

by Symons_Family a traveling as a family from Maroochydore, on vacation in Townsville

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Left poor sick Hannah behind and drove to Townsville. Stayed at Rowes Bay CP. Magnetic Island: went across to Maggie and hired a mini moke for the... Continue reading »
Nemo, Dory, Shrek ... and the rain | Jun 20 07'

by Tassie Williams a traveling as a family from Hobart, on vacation in Townsville

Morning flight training and rain made for an early wake up call. We headed off into Townsville and were pleasantly surprised to find it was very ea... Continue reading »
Wallaman falls, no he doesn't!! | Jan 22 08'

by joe and tracey a 37 year old male traveling as a couple from Surrey, on vacation in Townsville

After picking up Luke, our hitcher, we drove for around 4 hours, and found out that Luke was on the way to Magnetic Island for a full moon party on... Continue reading »
Townsville (pop. 150,000) | Dec 07 07'

by Travelbibi a 35 year old female from Hamburg, on vacation in Townsville

Auf dem Weg nach Townsville habe ich kurz beim Info Center in Ayr angehalten. Dort waren zwei supernette, drollige, alte Damen, die mich gar n... Continue reading »