Townsville Airport 1 hr 35
Jezzine Barracks (1 hr 45) Geoffrey Bay (8 min)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. Magnetic Island National Park (25 min)
Mountainous island park featuring tranquil, sandy beaches & walking tracks amid pines & eucalyptus. Reef HQ Aquarium (57 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Museum of Tropical Queensland (58 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. The Forts (13 min)
Uphill, wooded hiking trail passing lookout points & the occasional koala, reaching WWII ruins. Reef Headquarters Aquarium (57 min)
Aquarium featuring over 100 types of coral, plus fish, sea urchins & other marine life. Museum of Underwater Art (1 hr 8)
Museum, art, and art museum Strand Park (1 hr 22)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (1 hr 8)
Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Balding Bay (16 min)
This peaceful, picturesque bay features a secluded sandy beach, sealife sightings & boating. Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks (2 min) Radical Bay (16 min) Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (2 hr 4)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. | 
