| set on a tree-lined street, this informal motel is a 13-minute walk from the strand beachfront promenade and 2 km from reef hq aquarium. check-in time: 12:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. there's an outdoor saltwater pool, and parking is available. low-key rooms with warm decor offer wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. in-room breakfast is available
Townsville Airport 9 min
Reef HQ Aquarium (14 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. The Forts (1 hr 27)
Uphill, wooded hiking trail passing lookout points & the occasional koala, reaching WWII ruins. Jezzine Barracks (6 min) Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (10 min)
Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Strand Park (16 min)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Geoffrey Bay (1 hr 9)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. Billabong Sanctuary (19 min)
This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (14 min)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. Riverway Arts Centre (21 min)
Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (12 min)
Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. Museum of Underwater Art (10 min)
Museum, art, and art museum Maritime Museum of Townsville (16 min)
Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. Museum of Tropical Queensland (12 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. Reef Headquarters Aquarium (14 min)
Aquarium featuring over 100 types of coral, plus fish, sea urchins & other marine life. Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (6 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving | 
