South Townsville

Townsville

A vintage radio with dials, switches, and a frequency meter.
A detailed model of a wooden ship with multiple masts and rigging.
A vintage Transistor Teleradio 60B radio with multiple dials and knobs, including volume and tuning controls.
Vintage electronic equipment, including a TRAEGER device with various dials and indicators, and other similar devices on a wooden surface.
A wooden sign for the Maritime Museum of Townsville.

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Maritime Museum of Townsville

9.2/10 (9 reviews)
Set sail for Townsville’s seafaring history and discover stories from the deep when you visit this intriguing museum overlooking Ross Creek and the marina.
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Things to do

SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville

SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville

￥5,276
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire

Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire

￥13,190
per adult
Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire
Magnetic Island: Sunset & Shipwreck Cruise

Magnetic Island: Sunset & Shipwreck Cruise

￥11,160
per adult
Magnetic Island: Sunset & Shipwreck Cruise
Great insta moments at sunset

Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise

￥16,631
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise
Sunset Cruise on Magnetic Island

Sunset Cruise on Magnetic Island

￥9,749
per adult
Sunset Cruise on Magnetic Island
Breakfast with Koalas Experience on Magnetic Island

Breakfast with Koalas Experience on Magnetic Island

￥9,018
per adult
Breakfast with Koalas Experience on Magnetic Island
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South Townsville Hotel Deals

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville

4.5 out of 5
8-10 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD
The price is ￥17,048 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
￥17,048
￥18,770 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Wonderful stay and highly recommended. Thank you"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2026

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
The Palmer Collective

The Palmer Collective

4 out of 5
12 14 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD
The price is ￥16,850 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
￥16,850
￥18,634 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (869 reviews)
"great location. love the cookies on the reception desk. Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

The Palmer Collective
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites

4 out of 5
2 Dibbs Street South Townsville QLD
The price is ￥19,163 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
￥19,163
￥19,163 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Oaks Townsville Gateway Suites
Rydges Southbank Townsville

Rydges Southbank Townsville

3.5 out of 5
23 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD
The price is ￥17,030 per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
￥17,030
￥18,733 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and typical Rydges room except the bathroom. Old tired and desperate in the need of an update. The shower curtain had no hope of holding the water back from the floor and as such the bathroom flooded from the overflow of the water out of the shower. Staff gave extra floor mats to soak the water ..."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

Rydges Southbank Townsville
Allure Hotel & Apartments

Allure Hotel & Apartments

4.5 out of 5
Cnr Morehead St and McIlwraith St South Townsville QLD
The price is ￥13,576 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
￥13,576
￥14,934 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Maritime Museum of Townsville and ReefHQ ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (791 reviews)
"After arriving late because of flight delays, we were woken at 1 am by the emergency alarm telling us to evacuate. Fire truck came and quickly left. Never found out what the issue was. There was no communication from the hotel and no apology."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

Allure Hotel & Apartments
Oaks Townsville Hotel

Oaks Townsville Hotel

4.5 out of 5
81 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD
The price is ￥19,713 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
￥19,713
￥19,713 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Oaks Townsville Hotel
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Where to stay in South Townsville

Find the best South Townsville areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about South Townsville
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A coastal park with palm trees, a walking path, and a view of the ocean.

The Strand

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to The Strand. A stop by The Strand Beach or Strand Waterpark might round out your trip.

A dirt path flanked by large trees and lush greenery.

North Ward

North Ward is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by The Strand Beach and Townsville Sports Reserve while in the area.

A mountain with a sunset in the background and modern buildings in the foreground.

West End

Travelers like the historic sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A landscape with trees, grass, and distant mountains.
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Railway Estate

If you're spending some time in Railway Estate, Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent hill, a lighthouse, and a large body of water.

Kirwan

While there might not be top attractions in Kirwan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Willows Shopping Centre and Riverway Lagoon.

South Townsville

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