Food & Drink
Townsville’s Hotel Allen Is Back, Here’s What To Expect From The Multimillion-Dollar Revamp
A retro-tropical local for pub feeds, pool days and weekend stays in the city.
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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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Where To Stay
Just Opened: Townsville’s New Boutique Hotel Is A Stylish Escape With Ocean Views
Looking for an excuse to book a coastal getaway in the tropics? This is it.
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.
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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.
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.
Where To Stay
Check In: Townsville’s Dreamiest Airbnbs To Book In 2026
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
20 Of Townsville’s Best Restaurants To Book In 2026
Start booking dinner reservations—here are the best Townsville restaurants to add to your hit list.
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.
News
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.
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.
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
Why Ardo Is One Of The Best Luxury Hotels For Your 2026 Townsville Escape
With an infinity rooftop pool, three exceptional restaurants and an opulent day spa, Ardo is the very essence of coastal elegance.
