What to do in Townsville

Activities, attractions and tours
The Strand featuring a sunset

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 22 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just CA $37 . 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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Queens Gardens featuring forests and a park

North Ward

North Ward is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by The Strand Beach and Strand Park 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
Palmetum Gardens is one of Townsville’s four Botanical Gardens. It’s a 17 hectare botanic garden displaying one of the largest and most diverse public collections of palms in the world – 300 species of palm, many rare and threatened, and includes most Australian palms.

Annandale

While visiting Annandale, you might make a stop by sights like Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum.

Annandale
One of the views on castle hill steps

Railway Estate

If you're spending some time in Railway Estate, Townsville 400 Racetrack Start / Finish line and Queensland Country Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

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Garbutt

Travelers enjoy Garbutt for its bars and museums. Consider checking out Royal Australian Air Force Townsville Museum while you're in the area.

Garbutt

Day trip destinations from Townsville