Townsville Airport 12 min
Magnetic Island National Park (2 hr 52)
Mountainous island park featuring tranquil, sandy beaches & walking tracks amid pines & eucalyptus. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (11 min)
Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. Billabong Sanctuary (15 min)
This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Riverway Arts Centre (21 min)
Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. The Palmetum (17 min)
This 17-hectare botanical garden is home to many rare & endangered palm tree species. Geoffrey Bay (55 min)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. Anderson Park Botanical Gardens (12 min)
Large botanical garden with a unique collection of big tropical trees & palms, plus a lily pond. Jezzine Barracks (9 min) Strand Park (8 min)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Reef HQ Aquarium (11 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Maritime Museum of Townsville (4 min)
Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (18 min)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. Museum of Tropical Queensland (11 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. Museum of Underwater Art (14 min)
Museum, art, and art museum The Forts (1 hr 12)
Uphill, wooded hiking trail passing lookout points & the occasional koala, reaching WWII ruins. | 
