| this modern apartment hotel across a pathway from tree-lined ross creek is 2 km from the reef hq aquarium and 1 km from townsville railway station. upgraded units add balconies and/or creek views. parking is available. amenities include an outdoor pool, a sundeck and an open-air bbq area, plus a gym with a hot tub and a sauna. bright and airy, 1- to 3-bedroom apartments come with kitchens, flat-screen tvs, wi-fi and washer/dryers. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Townsville Airport 10 min
Reef Headquarters Aquarium (7 min)
Aquarium featuring over 100 types of coral, plus fish, sea urchins & other marine life. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (4 min)
Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. Geoffrey Bay (1 hr 10)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. Strand Park (8 min)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Museum of Tropical Queensland (7 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. Billabong Sanctuary (19 min)
This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (18 min)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (18 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (8 min)
Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Maritime Museum of Townsville (6 min)
Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. Museum of Underwater Art (3 min)
Museum, art, and art museum The Palmetum (15 min)
This 17-hectare botanical garden is home to many rare & endangered palm tree species. Riverway Arts Centre (19 min)
Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. Jezzine Barracks (9 min) Reef HQ Aquarium (6 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. | 
