Townsville Airport 24 min
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (15 min) Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. Reef Headquarters Aquarium (18 min) Aquarium featuring over 100 types of coral, plus fish, sea urchins & other marine life. Anderson Park Botanical Gardens (17 min) Large botanical garden with a unique collection of big tropical trees & palms, plus a lily pond. Museum of Underwater Art (18 min) Museum, art, and art museum Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (15 min) Snorkeling and scuba diving Strand Park (21 min) Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Jezzine Barracks (21 min) Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (17 min) Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Mount Stuart (20 min) Verdant peak overlooking the city features hiking paths, running trails & a mountain bike track. The Palmetum (15 min) This 17-hectare botanical garden is home to many rare & endangered palm tree species. Maritime Museum of Townsville (15 min) Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. Riverway Arts Centre (20 min) Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. Reef HQ Aquarium (18 min) Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Billabong Sanctuary (3 min) This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Museum of Tropical Queensland (18 min) Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. |