Townsville Airport 6 min
Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (11 min)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. Reef HQ Aquarium (6 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Billabong Sanctuary (21 min)
This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Geoffrey Bay (1 hr 18)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. The Forts (1 hr 37)
Uphill, wooded hiking trail passing lookout points & the occasional koala, reaching WWII ruins. Reef Headquarters Aquarium (6 min)
Aquarium featuring over 100 types of coral, plus fish, sea urchins & other marine life. Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (9 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Strand Park (9 min)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (5 min)
Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. Jezzine Barracks (7 min) Museum of Tropical Queensland (6 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. Maritime Museum of Townsville (7 min)
Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. Riverway Arts Centre (21 min)
Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (6 min)
Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Museum of Underwater Art (6 min)
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