Things To Do
The Best Markets In Townsville To Visit This Weekend For Food, Fashion And Local Finds
Grab your market bags: food, crafts and local treasures await.
Things To Do In Townsville
Our pick of the best things to do in Townsville—music festivals, road trips, local markets and one-off events.
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Things To Do
The Best Hikes In Townsville For Waterfalls, Lookouts And Coastal Views
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.
City Guides
23 Things to Do On Your Next Tropical Getaway To Townsville (2026 Edition)
Snorkeling at an underwater museum, weekend markets, sunset cocktails over the Coral Sea—Townsville truly has it all.
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Wellness
Sweat It Out At Townsville’s Best Gyms And Wellness Hubs In 2026
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.
Features
Townsville’s Long-Awaited Flinders Street Wharves Precinct Is Finally Open
Townsville cranks up the good times with its stunning new $30 million dining and entertainment hub.
Local Escapes
8 Ways To Travel The World Without Leaving Townsville
If your heart is saying Euro summer but your bank balance is firmly saying “stay at home”, consider this your sign to look closer to home
Things To Do
Hikes, Koalas And Hidden Bays: 8 Things To Do On Magnetic Island In Queensland
Queensland is spoilt for choice when it comes to tropical islands. Only 8km from Townsville, Magnetic Island is arguably one of the best.
Features
Urban List 100: Spotlighting The Local Legends Shaping Aussie Culture In 2026
From hospo leaders and musical innovators to destination makers and community builders, this is our new cultural index recognising the Aussies shaping what’s next.
Things To Do
Beyond The Beach: 8 North Queensland Adventures You Won’t Want To Miss
Townsville is your launchpad for every kind of thrill, from reef and rainforest day trips to red dirt adventures.
Things To Do
Dive In: The Best Great Barrier Reef Trips To Book From Townsville
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.
Things To Do
8 Unmissable Day Trips From Townsville
Leave the city behind for heritage-listed tropical islands, mountain villages and outback safaris complete with Texas longhorn steers.
City Guides
The Most Magical Rainforest Day Trips From Townsville
Explore the green side of North Queensland like a proper local with our best rainforest recs—including Australia's tallest single-drop waterfall.
