| some have sea views, or private courtyards and direct pool access. breakfast is offered for a surcharge. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a sun deck, plus a bbq area with shaded seating. the 1-bedroom apartments offer living rooms. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking is complimentary. the simply decorated studios feature sitting areas, balconies and kitchenettes, and provide wi-fi, tvs and dvd players. set on the strand beachfront promenade, this casual apartment hotel is 2 km from both the reef hq aquarium, and the townsville entertainment and convention centre
Townsville Airport 9 min
Reef HQ Aquarium (18 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Museum of Tropical Queensland (18 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (9 min)
Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Strand Park (7 min)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Billabong Sanctuary (19 min)
This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (10 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. Maritime Museum of Townsville (5 min)
Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (14 min)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. The Forts (1 hr 26)
Uphill, wooded hiking trail passing lookout points & the occasional koala, reaching WWII ruins. Jezzine Barracks (18 min) Museum of Underwater Art (10 min)
Museum, art, and art museum Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (6 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Riverway Arts Centre (23 min)
Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. Geoffrey Bay (1 hr 3)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. | 
