Travel
6 Reasons Townsville Belongs On Your 2026 Travel Bucket List
There's more to this under-the-radar tropical capital than meets the eye.
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Hotels, bars, restaurants, must-dos and travel diaries from folks who love holidaying as much as you do.
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Townsville Weather: When Is The Best Time To Travel To Queensland’s Tropical Coastal City
With 300+ days of sunshine, Townsville is a year-round tropical paradise—here's how to plan around wet season, cyclones, and stingers for your perfect escape.
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.
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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.
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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.
City Guides
20 Things to Do On Your Next Tropical Getaway To Townsville
Snorkeling at an underwater museum, weekend markets, sunset cocktails over the Coral Sea—Townsville truly has it all.
Where To Stay
Check In: Townsville’s Dreamiest Airbnbs To Book Right Now
With 300 days of sunshine, Townsville is your year-round ticket to tropical bliss. Check in at now at the best ocean-view island stays and inner-city pads.
Food & Drink
17 Of Townsville’s Best Restaurants Right Now
Start booking dinner reservations—here are the best Townsville restaurants to add to your hit list.
Things To Do
10 Of The Best Hikes Near Townsville With Incredible 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
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.
Local Escapes
13 Of The Best Airlie Beach Airbnbs For Whitsundays Fun
Based at the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef, with a vibrant nightlife and heaps of restaurants and cafes, Airlie Beach is the bomb. Now you just need the best Airbnb to match.
Local Escapes
10 Of The Best Port Douglas Airbnbs For Tropical Vibin’ In 2026
With so much to explore in Port Douglas you want to be planning a lengthy and comfortable stay—and we’ve got you covered with the best Airbnbs.
Travel
Ardo Is Townsville’s Stunning Luxury Hotel With A Rooftop Infinity Pool
Ardo is Townsville’s first luxury hotel and since opening in December 2023, has garnered national attention as it redefines North Queensland’s tourism landscape.
