| upgraded units add sea-view balconies and kitchenettes; some have separate living rooms. 1 km from both queens gardens and the beaches, shops and restaurants at the strand promenade. overlooking the coral sea, this straightforward motel is 1. the low-key rooms come with wi-fi (fee) and tvs, plus minibars, minifridges and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include free parking, tropical gardens, an outdoor pool and a relaxed restaurant with a terrace and sea views
Townsville Airport 9 min
Museum of Tropical Queensland (13 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. The Forts (1 hr 27)
Uphill, wooded hiking trail passing lookout points & the occasional koala, reaching WWII ruins. Museum of Underwater Art (9 min)
Museum, art, and art museum Billabong Sanctuary (19 min)
This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Strand Park (5 min)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Reef HQ Aquarium (14 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (11 min)
Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. Geoffrey Bay (1 hr 8)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (9 min)
Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Riverway Arts Centre (21 min)
Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. Jezzine Barracks (6 min) Reef Headquarters Aquarium (15 min)
Aquarium featuring over 100 types of coral, plus fish, sea urchins & other marine life. Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (15 min)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (6 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Maritime Museum of Townsville (17 min)
Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. | 
