Things To Do In Townsville

From coastal climbs with sweeping Coral Sea views to rainforest tracks and waterfall detours, North Queensland’s unofficial adventure capital has no shortage of ways to get your heart pumping.

Snorkeling at an underwater museum, weekend markets, sunset cocktails over the Coral Sea—Townsville truly has it all. 

Sweat, sculpt, or float your stress away with 24/7 gyms, hot Pilates studios and infrared saunas that give your body the TLC it deserves.

Townsville cranks up the good times with its stunning new $30 million dining and entertainment hub. 

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Queensland is spoilt for choice when it comes to tropical islands. Only 8km from Townsville, Magnetic Island is arguably one of the best. 

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Townsville is your launchpad for every kind of thrill, from reef and rainforest day trips to red dirt adventures. 

Whether you’re a seasoned diver or a first-time snorkeler, Townsville is your gateway to some of the best Great Barrier Reef trips in the Sunshine State. 

Leave the city behind for heritage-listed tropical islands, mountain villages and outback safaris complete with Texas longhorn steers.  

Explore the green side of North Queensland like a proper local with our best rainforest recs—including Australia's tallest single-drop waterfall.