| set in tropical gardens facing rowes bay, this relaxed hotel is 3. room service is available. 7 km from the reef hq aquarium and 4 km from townsville airport. a casual restaurant and bar features vibrant decor and outdoor dining. upgraded rooms add kitchenettes, sitting areas and dining space. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the bright, colourful rooms offer flat-screen tvs, minifridges and tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have bunk beds. there are also suites featuring whirlpool baths, as well as 2-bedroom apartments with verandahs. other amenities include 2 outdoor, saltwater pools, a pool bar and bbq grills, as well as a tennis court and a kids' play area
Townsville Airport 5 min
Museum of Underwater Art (7 min)
Museum, art, and art museum Jezzine Barracks (15 min) Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (10 min)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (6 min)
Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (10 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (7 min)
Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Geoffrey Bay (1 hr 17)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. Riverway Arts Centre (19 min)
Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. The Forts (1 hr 34)
Uphill, wooded hiking trail passing lookout points & the occasional koala, reaching WWII ruins. Museum of Tropical Queensland (7 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. Reef HQ Aquarium (7 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Maritime Museum of Townsville (8 min)
Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. Reef Headquarters Aquarium (7 min)
Aquarium featuring over 100 types of coral, plus fish, sea urchins & other marine life. Strand Park (4 min)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Billabong Sanctuary (22 min)
This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. | 
