| the 1- to 3-bedroom units add washer/dryers, full kitchens, and living and dining areas. the bright, refined studio apartments offer wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, kitchenettes, ipod docks and desks. 3 km from reef hq aquarium. some feature balconies. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. other amenities include a bbq area and free parking. an outdoor pool is available, as well as a gym. these modern serviced apartments are a 6-minute walk from the strand beachfront area, a 10-minute walk from queens gardens and 1
Townsville Airport 8 min
Reef Headquarters Aquarium (16 min)
Aquarium featuring over 100 types of coral, plus fish, sea urchins & other marine life. Riverway Arts Centre (22 min)
Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. Museum of Underwater Art (6 min)
Museum, art, and art museum The Forts (1 hr 23)
Uphill, wooded hiking trail passing lookout points & the occasional koala, reaching WWII ruins. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (5 min)
Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (7 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Museum of Tropical Queensland (14 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (6 min)
Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. Strand Park (10 min)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Reef HQ Aquarium (15 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Jezzine Barracks (5 min) Geoffrey Bay (1 hr 4)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. Maritime Museum of Townsville (16 min)
Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. Billabong Sanctuary (20 min)
This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (14 min)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. | 
