| check-in time: 2:00 amcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities consist of a cafe/bar, a lush garden and guest laundry facilities, plus bbq grills, an outdoor pool and play areas. some have sitting areas, kitchenettes, verandahs and/or whirlpool baths. this straightforward hotel is a 15-minute walk from the museum of tropical queensland, and a 17-minute walk from both reef hq aquarium and queens gardens. ranging from rooms to apartments and a cottage, the unassuming quarters offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges. complimentary perks include access to a nearby gym, continental breakfast and parking
Townsville Airport 9 min
Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (6 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Museum of Tropical Queensland (8 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. Strand Park (5 min)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Maritime Museum of Townsville (12 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. Reef HQ Aquarium (10 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Billabong Sanctuary (19 min)
This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (5 min)
Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Jezzine Barracks (6 min) Reef Headquarters Aquarium (10 min)
Aquarium featuring over 100 types of coral, plus fish, sea urchins & other marine life. Museum of Underwater Art (7 min)
Museum, art, and art museum Geoffrey Bay (1 hr 6)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (15 min)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (8 min)
Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. The Forts (1 hr 23)
Uphill, wooded hiking trail passing lookout points & the occasional koala, reaching WWII ruins. | 
