Activities
ATTRACTIONS AND FREE ACTIVITIES IN TOWNSVILLE 300 days of sunshine each year, a long beach-front esplanade, a lively restaurant and café scene, and zillions of things to do, most of them free! You won’t get bored in Townsville... promised!
The Strand... ice-cream, cappuccino, and sunbathing FREE! (except for the ice-cream or the cappuccino - of course!) With its golden sand beach, water park, picnic and BBQ facilities, the Strand is a 2.5 km waterfront favourite. Swim with the turtles, take a dip in the Rock Pool, play a game of basket ball, or simply relax on the beach - the choice is yours!
Enjoy stellar views from Castle Hill FREE! Walk, run or hop up to the top of Castle Hill, the giant red rock overlooking Townsville, to enjoy stunning views of the city, the bay, and Magnetic Island. For a romantic evening take the ‘goat track’ (2 km, 30 minutes) and marvel at the magical sights between city lights and the stars in the sky.
Have fun riding the banks of the Ross River FREE! Discover the picturesque Ross River on one of our FREE bikes. The river has 30 kms of pathways for you to enjoy the great outdoors. Swim in a fresh water lagoon, experience the tidal creeks and mangrove flats, try dirt jumping at the BMX dirt jump park, stop by the Riverway Arts and Recreation complex, and observe the many waterbirds on the way.
Experience the Great Barrier Reef at Reef HQ Aquarium Reef HQ Aquarium is the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium. This is your chance to visit the reef without getting wet or the ideal opportunity to learn about the amazing marine life of the Great Barrier Reef before you get there. Experience cruising sharks and pay a visit to the Turtle Hospital.
Wildlife at your door step! Ever felt like cuddling a koala? Hugging a wombat? Or if you are brave enough, wrapping a snake around your neck? Billabong Sanctuary is a truly interactive wildlife park set on 11 hectares of wilderness on the outskirts of the city. Mingle with the kangaroos, feed the lorikeets, or simply relax by the pool with a great BBQ lunch.
and so much more....
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