Easter Long Weekend: 19 to 22 April, 2019 Queensland School Holidays: 5 to 23 April, 2019 Townsville has been through a tough time lately with massive flooding to the city following a monsoon trough and tropical low that battered the region. However, the worst is over and...
When: First Friday night of each month* - February to December. 5pm to 9:30pm Where: The Strand Townsville Managed by the Townsville Rotary Markets these once per month night markets offer a wide array of quality products including locally made timber, leather, fabric and glass wares along...
Take the family for a fun day out at Billabong Sanctuary Australian Wildlife Experience during your holiday in Townsville! Visitors to the wildlife park will get to meet their favourite Australian Animals in a tropical bush setting, located on the shores of the billabong. Things to do...
The tropical climate, with year round sunshine, in Townsville in Northern Queensland is conducive to getting wet and enjoying all types of water activities. With water temperatures rarely dipping below 21 degrees C in winter you can enjoy water activities in Townsville for most of...
Australia's tropical marine science research agency, the Australian Institute of Marine Science is a must see when visiting Townsville. AIMS located at Cape Ferguson, about 50 km from Townsville’s CBD, is an international landmark in tropical marine science and home to the National Sea Simulator (SeaSim). Boasting a...
Keep your fitness routine up during your visit to Townsville. When you stay with us here at Mariners North we offer free passes to Paul Davis HQ Gym, located a short stroll away. Paul Davis HQ of The Headquarters is a fitness centre like no other. Their...
During your stay at Mariners North eat in with our great BBQ facilities. Grab some meat and salad ingredients in town and then take advantage of the free BBQ located within Mariner's lush tropical gardens overlooking the waterfront. The BBQ is perfectly positioned under a gazebo...
Step into the lush green oasis of Queens Gardens set against the dramatic pink granite cliffs of Castle Hill. Established in 1870, Queens Gardens are the oldest botanic gardens in Townsville and are spread across four hectares with plenty of open green spaces. The glorious gardens offering...
Occasionally when you're staying in self-contained apartment accommodation, it's nice to eat in for a change. So if you're after Townsville's freshest produce get along to Cotters Markets in Flinders Street, held every Sunday. As well as fresh produce Cotters Markets feature award winning arts and crafts...
Take a drive out west of Townsville, just off Flinders Highway (Stuart Drive) to Mount Stuart Lookout. The picturesque 9 kilometre winding drive up the rugged mountainside to Rotary Lookout features a nice picnic area with BBQs with panoramic views over Townsville, Cleveland Bay and the Magnetic...
