| bright, airy rooms feature flat-screen tvs and desks. this lively hotel across the street from ross creek is a 4-minute walk from reef headquarters aquarium, a 9-minute walk from breakwater ferry terminal and 2 km from the strand beachfront promenade. the 4-bedroom villas offer kitchenettes and living rooms. coin-operated laundry facilities are available. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include a hip rooftop restaurant/bar and an outdoor rooftop pool, as well as a communal kitchen, and a lounge with netflix
Townsville Airport 10 min
Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (16 min)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. Jezzine Barracks (7 min) Billabong Sanctuary (18 min)
This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Reef Headquarters Aquarium (4 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. Museum of Underwater Art (6 min)
Museum, art, and art museum Riverway Arts Centre (22 min)
Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. Strand Park (6 min)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Reef HQ Aquarium (3 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Geoffrey Bay (53 min)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. Museum of Tropical Queensland (2 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (5 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving The Forts (1 hr 12)
Uphill, wooded hiking trail passing lookout points & the occasional koala, reaching WWII ruins. Maritime Museum of Townsville (12 min)
Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (6 min)
Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. | 
