Rasmussen
Townsville
Popular places to visit
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Catch an event at Queensland Country Bank Stadium during your trip to Townsville.
The Strand Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in Townsville? While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Castle Hill
Catch the sea breezes on this pink granite landmark in the city’s heart and enjoy 360-degree views of the city’s harbor and across to Magnetic Island.
Strand Park
Strand Park is just one of the places to see in Townsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Queens Gardens
Walk beneath ancient hoop pines, navigate a maze, see the Australian cockatoos or have a picnic in the lush setting of these tropical gardens.
Museum of Tropical Queensland
Set out on a discovery tour of the cultural and natural heritage of North Queensland in this interactive waterfront museum with ever-changing exhibits.
Things to do
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
Magnetic Island: Sunset & Shipwreck Cruise
Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise
Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire
Rasmussen Hotel Deals
Upper Ross Hotel
Clean rooms and facilities and a comfortable bed. No real complaints.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Aquarius on the Beach
The hotel was in a great spot on the strand. Handy to restaurants and pubs. Great views of the beach and Maggie island. The staff were friendly. The rooms need some maintenance paint new bathroom and furniture. Price was good.
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Great location, clean and comfortable room
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
Ardo
The rooms are excellent . Great service and views from the rooftop bar. Would recommend Ardo for anyone wanting a relaxing stay
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Rambutan Resort
We were in Townsville for 3 nights to attend a rugby league game at Queensland Country Bank Stadium. We had flown to Townsville and so intended to walk or catch local buses for any sightseeing. This proved a great choice as we could walk to Sealink Ferry terminal to catch the ferry to Magnetic Island ...
Reviewed on May 9, 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Clean and spacious rooms; good location
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Rasmussen
Douglas
While there might not be top attractions in Douglas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre.
Thuringowa Central
Unique features of Thuringowa Central include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Willows Shopping Centre or Riverway Lagoon while you're exploring the area.
Kirwan
If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Aitkenvale
Shopping and restaurants are some things travelers note about Aitkenvale. Check out Townsville Palmetum or Murray Sporting Complex while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area.
Annandale
While visiting Annandale, you might make a stop by sights like Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum.
Mundingburra
Mundingburra is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Anderson Park Botanical Gardens and Bush Garden Landcare Site.
