| low-key apartments come with kitchens and separate living/dining areas; some include bunk beds and/or sofabeds. parking is available. set in a storied building dating from 1884, this unassuming motel is a 5-minute walk from the strand foreshore, an 11-minute walk from the museum of tropical queensland and 12 minutes' walk from the reef headquarters aquarium. straightforward rooms offer wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and microwaves, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. amenities include an outdoor saltwater pool and a verandah
Townsville Airport 10 min
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery (13 min)
Former 19th-century bank with contemporary fine art including paintings, sculpture & installations. Geoffrey Bay (57 min)
Bay with a sandy beach, wallabies & a snorkel trail to a reef & 19th-century sailing vessel wreck. Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park (15 min)
Large coastal preserve with multi-use trails, picnic facilities & WWII military structures. Museum of Underwater Art (15 min)
Museum, art, and art museum Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (13 min)
Protected scenic area & well-known snorkeling spot featuring a huge coral reef full of marine life. Billabong Sanctuary (19 min)
This 11-hectare sanctuary features native Australian animals, including kangaroos, koalas & parrots. Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive (7 min)
Snorkeling and scuba diving Reef HQ Aquarium (12 min)
Opened in 1987, this aquarium features hundreds of species of coral, plus fish & other marine life. Strand Park (16 min)
Scenic park & promenade with walking/biking paths, beach swimming, picnic areas & restaurants. Riverway Arts Centre (24 min)
Contemporary riverfront venue hosting meetings alongside theatrical, musical & arts performances. Museum of Tropical Queensland (11 min)
Modern building with a modest selection of natural history & archaeology exhibits, plus a cafe. The Forts (1 hr 18)
Uphill, wooded hiking trail passing lookout points & the occasional koala, reaching WWII ruins. Maritime Museum of Townsville (5 min)
Cozy local maritime museum with an eclectic collection of model ships, memorabilia & artifacts. Reef Headquarters Aquarium (12 min)
Aquarium featuring over 100 types of coral, plus fish, sea urchins & other marine life. Jezzine Barracks (6 min) | 
