Townsville Airport 10 min
Strand Park (7 min) Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (5 min) Snorkeling and scuba diving Museum of Tropical Queensland (11 min) Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. The Palmetum (15 min) This 17-hectare botanical garden is home to many rare & endangered palm tree species. Reef Headquarters Aquarium (13 min) Aquarium featuring over 100 types of coral, plus fish, sea urchins & other marine life. Museum of Underwater Art (5 min) Museum, art, and art museum Maritime Museum of Townsville (15 min) Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. Billabong Sanctuary (18 min) This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (4 min) Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (8 min) Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. Reef HQ Aquarium (13 min) Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Jezzine Barracks (8 min) Riverway Arts Centre (19 min) Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. Geoffrey Bay (1 hr 7) Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (17 min) Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. |