Eat & Drink
Seasoned
Palmer Street · South Townsville
A Palmer Street restaurant with a menu that changes through the year. Suits a special-occasion dinner; booking ahead is sensible.
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Eat & Drink
A Touch of Salt
Ross Creek waterfront · Townsville CBD
Modern Australian dining on the Ross Creek waterfront, near the CBD. A sit-down dinner option rather than a casual stop.
Eat & Drink
Watermark Townsville
The Strand · The Strand & North Ward
Beachfront restaurant on The Strand with a seafood-led menu and ocean views. Handy if you're already walking the foreshore.
Eat & Drink
JAM
Palmer Street · South Townsville
A long-running Palmer Street restaurant. Convenient for anyone staying in the Palmer Street dining strip or near the ferry terminal.
Eat & Drink
Bridgewater Q
Palmer Street riverside · South Townsville
Riverside dining in South Townsville with views back across to Castle Hill. Suits an evening meal after a Strand or CBD day.
Eat & Drink
Longboard Bar & Grill
Gregory Street, The Strand · The Strand & North Ward
Casual burgers and beachfront drinks near the northern end of The Strand. An easy family or after-swim option.
Eat & Drink
Odyssey on the Strand
The Strand · The Strand & North Ward
Greek and Mediterranean food on The Strand, serving breakfast through to dinner. Useful for an early start before a walk or ferry.
Eat & Drink
Masala Indian Cuisine
Palmer Street · South Townsville
Indian restaurant in the Palmer Street dining strip. A straightforward group or family dinner option.
Eat & Drink
Sakana Sushi
Townsville CBD
Japanese food and sushi in central Townsville. Suits a quick, lighter meal between plans.
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Eat & Drink
Townsville Yacht Club
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive · Townsville CBD
Casual waterfront dining and drinks near the marina, a short walk from the CBD and the Breakwater ferry terminal.
Accommodation
The Ville Resort – Casino
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive · The Strand & North Ward
A resort-style stay near the waterfront with a pool, on-site dining, casino and entertainment. Suits visitors who want everything in one place.
Accommodation
Mariners North Holiday Apartments
The Strand · The Strand & North Ward
Self-contained apartments on The Strand with sea views. A good fit for families or longer stays where a kitchen matters.
Accommodation
Rydges Southbank Townsville
Palmer Street end of the CBD · Townsville CBD
A central hotel close to Palmer Street dining and the stadium. Suits business trips or visitors who want to walk to most things.
Accommodation
Strand Motel
The Strand · The Strand & North Ward
A simpler motel-style stay on The Strand, with shops and cafés within walking distance. Suits shorter, lower-cost stays.
Accommodation
Aquarius on the Beach
The Strand · The Strand & North Ward
A high-rise stay directly opposite the beachfront on The Strand. Suits visitors who want the foreshore on their doorstep.
Accommodation
City Oasis Inn Townsville
Townsville CBD
A CBD hotel within walking distance of Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Handy for event and game weekends.
Accommodation
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Flinders Street · Townsville CBD
A high-rise CBD hotel with a rooftop pool, close to the stadium and roughly a 15-minute walk to the Magnetic Island ferry. Suits car-free stays.
Accommodation
Oaks Townsville Hotel
Townsville CBD
An aparthotel with kitchenette apartments plus a gym and pool. Useful for stays of several nights.
Accommodation
BIG4 Tasman Holiday Parks – Rowes Bay
Rowes Bay · The Strand & North Ward
A caravan and holiday park at Rowes Bay, just past the northern end of The Strand. Suits caravans, camping and cabin stays.
Tours & Experiences
Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive
Townsville CBD
A long-established Townsville dive operator running Great Barrier Reef trips, SS Yongala wreck dives and Museum of Underwater Art visits.
Tours & Experiences
Yongala Dive
Alva Beach departures · Suburban Townsville
A dive operator specialising in the SS Yongala wreck. Suits certified divers rather than first-timers.
Tours & Experiences
Pro Dive Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island
A Magnetic Island-based dive operator, including trips out to the SS Yongala wreck.
Tours & Experiences
Poseidon Adventures
Magnetic Island
Boat tours and snorkelling trips around Magnetic Island's bays. Suits a half-day on the water.
Tours & Experiences
Poseidon Jet Ski Tours
Magnetic Island
Guided jet ski tours around Magnetic Island's coastline, passing the SS Adelaide wreck. An active alternative to a boat tour.
Tours & Experiences
Nautilus Aviation
Townsville CBD
Helicopter flights over Townsville, Magnetic Island and out to the islands. A short scenic add-on to a trip.
Tours & Experiences
Aussie Barra Charters
Townsville CBD
Barramundi fishing charters operating around Magnetic Island and Cleveland Bay. Suits visitors wanting a guided fishing day.
Tours & Experiences
Fish City Fishing Charters
Townsville CBD
Fishing charters covering Magnetic Island, Cleveland Bay, Halifax Bay and Cape Cleveland, with half-day and full-day options.
Transport
SeaLink Queensland
Breakwater ferry terminal · Townsville CBD
The passenger ferry between Townsville's Breakwater terminal and Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island. The main option for day trips without a car.
Dog Friendly
Juliette's
The Strand · The Strand & North Ward
A long-running café on The Strand with shaded outdoor seating and sea views.
Dog Friendly
Tobruk Kiosk
Southern Strand, by Tobruk Pool · The Strand & North Ward
Coffee and light meals at the southern end of The Strand, with outdoor seating on the foreshore.
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Dog Friendly
Absolute Cravings
Next to the Palmetum, Douglas · Suburban Townsville
A café beside the Palmetum botanic gardens with outdoor seating. Handy after a garden or riverside walk.
Dog Friendly
Sirens Bayside
Belgian Gardens · The Strand & North Ward
A Belgian Gardens café with a large outdoor area, close to Rowes Bay and the northern Strand.
Dog Friendly
Shoredrive Motel
The Strand · The Strand & North Ward
A motel on The Strand offering pet-friendly rooms. Confirm pet terms directly when booking.
Dog Friendly
My Pet Hub Townsville
Suburban Townsville
Vet care, daycare, grooming, retail and boarding in one location. Useful for visitors who need pet services mid-trip.
Dog Friendly
Allsorts Doggie Daycare
Suburban Townsville
Daycare for dogs, with group and one-on-one options. An option for day trips where dogs can't come along.
Dog Friendly
Pet Resorts Australia Townsville
Yabulu · Northern Beaches
Boarding kennels north of the city with climate-controlled accommodation and on-site training. Suits longer trips away from your dog.
Beauty & Personal Care
Tropical North Day Spa Townsville
Townsville CBD
A day spa offering massage, aromatherapy and facials. Suits a rest day between activities.
Beauty & Personal Care
endota spa Townsville
Stockland Townsville · Suburban Townsville
A national day spa brand located inside Stockland shopping centre at Aitkenvale.
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Beauty & Personal Care
JoJo's Thai Massage and Spa
Townsville CBD
Thai massage and spa treatments, including magnesium float sessions.
Beauty & Personal Care
City Cave Idalia
Idalia · Suburban Townsville
Float therapy, sauna and massage in Idalia, close to the stadium side of town.
Beauty & Personal Care
Massage Relax Restore
Suburban Townsville
Remedial massage and cupping. An option after a long walking or hiking day.
Beauty & Personal Care
Senorita Nails Spa & Beauty
Thuringowa Central · Suburban Townsville
Nail and beauty services at Thuringowa Central, near the Willows shopping precinct.
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Beauty & Personal Care
YogaHealth Townsville
Currajong · Suburban Townsville
A yoga studio in Currajong with a regular class timetable. Drop-in suitability varies, so check first.
Beauty & Personal Care
Diamond Barber
Townsville CBD
A local barbershop in central Townsville.
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