What to do in Townsville

Activities, attractions and tours

Castle Hill which includes landscape views, a city and a sunset
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Castle Hill featuring a small town or village, island views and landscape views
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Townsville Attractions

Coming up: Townsville! You're excited to point your compass in a different direction. Always up for unique ways to get your kicks and have an eye-opening excursion, you're eager to discover a new locale like the expert traveller you are. Book your activities now, and the only thing you'll have left to do is pack your suitcase and dream about all the places you'll go, because Expedia Canada makes it simple to book lots of things to do.

  • The activities in Townsville are not only perfect for you, but they won't break the bank. We have 29 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just CA $38 . Get your favourite day trip on Expedia Canada at a great rate, and you'll still have money for a dream hotel or fine dinner while you're travelling.
  • Townsville is popular among sightseers like you. In fact, a good percentage of travellers can't wait for the next holiday to Townsville to check out local hot spots and find the top activities. The top things to do can earn the interest of even well-versed travellers, and one look at our list explains why. Our activities includes an impressive variety of culturally based tours and opportunities for excitement. From 30-Minute Magnetic Island Scenic Flight to the area's most visited spots to stay entertained like the Reef HQ – The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium, there is an abundance of possibilities to choose from when you review the finest tours here at Expedia Canada.

It takes an expert itinerary to best get the feel for Townsville, particularly when you long to include trips to museums and outdoor activities. And it's clear that you don't plan to sleep all day—you're excited to get out and play. You look forward to covering the most essential activities around, and an exploration of historic city neighbourhoods is what you love best. Our activities are the ideal way to organize your holiday. Book professional area tours on Expedia Canada, and you'll never need a map.


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What to do in Townsville


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The Strand which includes hiking or walking, a sunset and general coastal views

The Strand

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to The Strand. A stop by The Strand Beach or Strand Waterpark might round out your trip.

The Strand
Queens Gardens featuring forests and a park

North Ward

North Ward is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Strand Waterpark and The Strand Beach while in the area.

North Ward
South Townsville showing heritage elements and interior views

South Townsville

Visitors highly recommend South Townsville for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Maritime Museum of Townsville while you're in town.

South Townsville
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Kirwan

If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Kirwan
One of the views on castle hill steps

Railway Estate

If you're spending some time in Railway Estate, Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Railway Estate
Mount Stuart showing a small town or village, a sunset and mountains

Mount Stuart

When in Mount Stuart, you can plan a visit to Mount Stuart and Cluden Racecourse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Mount Stuart

 

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