| the casino offers nearly 400 gaming machines and tables. upgraded rooms and suites include living areas, kitchenettes, free-standing baths and/or balconies. there's also a gym, a spa, and an outdoor pool with a poolside bar. many have marina views. the simple, modern rooms come with free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges. amenities consist of a buffet eatery, a cafe/bar and an upscale steakhouse, as well as bars in the casino and the lobby. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. offering views of breakwater marina, this sprawling casino resort is 1 km from reef hq coral reef aquarium and 14 minutes' walk from the beach
Townsville Airport 13 min
Maritime Museum of Townsville (6 min)
Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. Jezzine Barracks (10 min) Reef HQ Aquarium (9 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Anderson Park Botanical Gardens (16 min)
Large botanical garden with a unique collection of big tropical trees & palms, plus a lily pond. Museum of Underwater Art (5 min)
Museum, art, and art museum Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (13 min)
Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. Magnetic Island National Park (2 hr 32)
Mountainous island park featuring tranquil, sandy beaches & walking tracks amid pines & eucalyptus. Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (19 min)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. The Forts (1 hr 9)
Uphill, wooded hiking trail passing lookout points & the occasional koala, reaching WWII ruins. Billabong Sanctuary (20 min)
This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Strand Park (9 min)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. The Palmetum (21 min)
This 17-hectare botanical garden is home to many rare & endangered palm tree species. Riverway Arts Centre (25 min)
Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. Museum of Tropical Queensland (9 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. Geoffrey Bay (50 min)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. | 
