Things to do in Townsville

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Castle Hill which includes a city, a sunset and landscape views
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Castle Hill showing a small town or village, landscape views and island views
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Queens Gardens showing forest scenes and a park

North Ward

North Ward is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Strand Waterpark and The Strand Beach while you're in town.

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South Townsville

Visitors highly recommend South Townsville for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Maritime Museum of Townsville while you're in town.

South Townsville
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Kirwan

If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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Douglas

When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Annandale

If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing.

Annandale
Mount Stuart featuring mountains, landscape views and a small town or village

Mount Stuart

Mount Stuart might not have many top sights, but Mount Stuart and Cluden Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Mount Stuart