Townsville Airport 18 min
Billabong Sanctuary (11 min) This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Museum of Underwater Art (14 min) Museum, art, and art museum Maritime Museum of Townsville (13 min) Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. The Palmetum (8 min) This 17-hectare botanical garden is home to many rare & endangered palm tree species. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (14 min) Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Strand Park (18 min) Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Jezzine Barracks (19 min) Museum of Tropical Queensland (15 min) Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (27 min) Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (13 min) Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. Reef HQ Aquarium (15 min) Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Reef Headquarters Aquarium (15 min) Aquarium featuring over 100 types of coral, plus fish, sea urchins & other marine life. Anderson Park Botanical Gardens (10 min) Large botanical garden with a unique collection of big tropical trees & palms, plus a lily pond. Riverway Arts Centre (13 min) Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (11 min) Snorkeling and scuba diving |