City Guides
City Guides
Local expert guides to the best of Townsville.
Food & Dining
- Food & Dining
Bars and Nightlife in Townsville: Where to Go After Dark
A guide to the best bars and nightlife in Townsville, from Flinders Street East and The Strand waterfront to Palmer Street cocktail bars and craft beer venues.
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Best Asian Restaurants in Townsville: Thai, Vietnamese and More
A guide to the best Asian restaurants in Townsville, from Thai on Flinders Street East to Vietnamese pho in the inner suburbs, Japanese CBD dining and Palmer…
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Best Bakeries in Townsville: Sourdough, Pastries and Fresh Bread
Your local guide to best bakeries townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Bars in Townsville: Rooftop, Wine Bars and Late Night Spots
Your local guide to best bars townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Breakfast Spots in Townsville: Eggs, Toast and Weekend Brunch
Your local guide to best breakfast townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Brunch and Cafes in Townsville: Morning Spots Worth Knowing
A guide to the best brunch cafes in Townsville, from The Strand foreshore and North Ward to Flinders Street East and the Belgian Gardens neighbourhood.
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Best Brunch Spots in Townsville: Cafes, Eggs and Weekend Tables
Your local guide to best brunch spots townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Burgers in Townsville: Smash, Gourmet and Local Favourites
Your local guide to best burgers townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Cafes in Townsville: Coffee, Brunch and Local Roasters
Your local guide to best cafes townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Coffee in Townsville: Cafes and Roasters in the North
A guide to the best coffee cafes in Townsville, from the CBD and Palmer Street to Strand foreshore spots and Flinders Street.
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Best Indian Restaurants in Townsville
Find the best Indian restaurants in Townsville from Palmer Street curry houses to JCU-area Indian specialists. Authentic Indian dining in North Queensland.
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Best Italian Restaurants in Townsville
Discover the best Italian restaurants in Townsville from Palmer Street trattorias to CBD pizza bars. Fresh pasta and North Queensland seafood Italian-style.
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Best Japanese Restaurants in Townsville: Ramen, Sushi and Omakase
Your local guide to japanese restaurants townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Pizza in Townsville: Wood-Fired, Neapolitan and Local Favourites
Your local guide to best pizza townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Pubs in Townsville: Where to Have a Beer Across the City
Your local guide to best pubs townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Restaurants in Townsville: Dining on Palmer Street and Beyond
A guide to the best restaurants in Townsville, from Palmer Street in South Townsville to Strand-side seafood and the CBD dining scene.
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Best Rooftop Bars in Townsville: Views, Cocktails and Sundowners
Your local guide to rooftop bars townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Seafood in Townsville: Fresh Catch on the North Queensland Coast
A guide to the best seafood in Townsville, from The Strand waterfront restaurants to the Townsville Seafood Market on Duckworth Street and the northern beaches.
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Best Thai Restaurants in Townsville: Where to Eat
Your local guide to thai restaurants townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Vegan Restaurants in Townsville: Plant-Based Dining Across the City
Your local guide to vegan restaurants townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Vietnamese Restaurants in Townsville
Best Vietnamese restaurants in Townsville: CBD pho houses and Vietnamese dining in North Queensland.
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Budget Dining in Townsville: Cheap Eats, Palmer Street and the North Queensland Value Scene
A guide to budget dining in Townsville, covering Palmer Street value dining, Willows Shopping Centre, JCU campus food, northern suburbs multicultural…
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Vegan and Vegetarian Dining in Townsville: Plant-Based Options in the North
A guide to vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Townsville, from Palmer Street dining and CBD cafes to Thai and Indian options, Douglas university cafes and…
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Yum Cha Townsville: Best Dim Sum Restaurants and Weekend Dining
Your local guide to yum cha townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
Things To Do
- Things To Do
Art and Culture in Townsville: Galleries, Music and Creative Spaces
A guide to art and culture in Townsville, from the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and Museum of Tropical Queensland to the Civic Theatre, JCU Art Gallery and…
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Best Art Galleries in Townsville: Public Museums, Commercial Spaces and Studios
Your local guide to art galleries townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Family Activities in Townsville: Reef HQ, Billabong Sanctuary and Magnetic Island
A guide to the best family activities in Townsville, covering Reef HQ coral reef aquarium, Billabong Sanctuary wildlife, Magnetic Island koalas and the Strand…
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Best Live Music Venues in Townsville: Pubs, Clubs and Concert Halls
Your local guide to live music venues townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Markets in Townsville: Fresh Produce and Weekend Stalls
A guide to the best markets in Townsville, from Cotters Market on The Strand to riverside night markets and the Townsville Farmers Market.
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Best Museums in Townsville: History, Science and Art Collections
Your local guide to museums townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Night Markets in Townsville: Street Food, Stalls and Evening Events
Your local guide to night markets townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Parks in Townsville: Botanic Gardens, Reserves and Local Ovals
Your local guide to best parks townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Playgrounds in Townsville: Parks and Play Spaces for Kids
Your local guide to playgrounds townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Running Routes in Townsville: Parks, Trails and Road Circuits
Your local guide to running routes townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Bushwalking Near Townsville: Best Trails, Reserves and National Parks
Your local guide to bushwalking townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Comedy Clubs and Stand-Up in Townsville: Where to See Live Comedy
Your local guide to comedy clubs townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Cycling in Townsville: Paths, The Strand and the River Trail
A guide to cycling in Townsville, covering The Strand foreshore path, the Ross River cycling trail, Castle Hill and bike hire options.
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Dog-Friendly Parks in Townsville: Off-Leash Areas and Walking Trails
Your local guide to dog friendly parks townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Dog-Friendly Townsville: Parks, Beaches and Walks for Dogs
A guide to dog-friendly parks, walks and off-leash areas in Townsville, covering The Strand, Ross River trail, Jezzine Barracks foreshore and cafe-friendly…
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Escape Rooms in Townsville: Best Rooms, Themes and Group Bookings
Your local guide to escape rooms townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Family-Friendly Restaurants in Townsville: Best Spots for Kids and Parents
Your local guide to family friendly restaurants townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Free Things to Do in Townsville: Coast, History and Culture
A guide to the best free things to do in Townsville, from Castle Hill walks and The Strand to Queens Gardens and the Ross River precinct.
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Free Things to Do in Townsville: Museums, Parks and No-Cost Events
Your local guide to free activities townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Hiking and Walking Trails Near Townsville: Peaks, Ranges and Coastal Walks
A guide to hiking and walking near Townsville, covering Castle Hill, Paluma Range rainforest, Magnetic Island Forts Walk and Bowling Green Bay National Park.
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Rainy Day Activities in Townsville: Indoor Options in the Wet Season
A guide to rainy day activities in Townsville, covering Reef HQ Aquarium, Museum of Tropical Queensland, Perc Tucker Gallery, shopping centres and wet season…
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Swimming Holes Near Townsville: Best Natural Spots Within Day-Trip Range
Your local guide to swimming holes near townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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The Strand Townsville: Beachfront, Pool and the City Waterfront
A guide to The Strand in Townsville, covering the beach, rockpool, Tobruk Baths, cafes, restaurants and the Castle Hill walk.
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Things to Do in Townsville with Kids: Family-Friendly Activities
A guide to family activities in Townsville, covering Reef HQ Aquarium, Magnetic Island, Billabong Sanctuary, the Town Common and The Strand playground.
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Things to Do With Kids in Townsville: Family Activities and Attractions
Your local guide to things to do with kids townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Waterfalls Near Townsville: Best Day Trips to Find Natural Swimming Holes
Your local guide to waterfalls near townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
Tourism
- Tourism
Day Trips from Townsville: Islands, Gorges and the Outback
A guide to the best day trips from Townsville, covering Magnetic Island, Charters Towers, Paluma Range National Park and Bowling Green Bay.
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Magnetic Island Guide: Beaches, Wildlife and the Ferry from Townsville
A guide to Magnetic Island from Townsville, covering the ferry, Horseshoe Bay, Forts Walk, koalas and the best beaches on Maggie.
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Weekend Getaways from Townsville: Magnetic Island, Charters Towers and the Wet Tropics
A guide to weekend getaways from Townsville, covering Magnetic Island, Charters Towers goldfields heritage, Paluma Range rainforest, Ravenswood ghost town and…
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Where to Stay in Townsville: Accommodation Guide for Visitors
A guide to the best accommodation in Townsville, from CBD hotels including Rydges Southbank and Grand Chancellor to The Strand waterfront and Magnetic Island…
Real Estate
- Real Estate
Renting in Townsville: Suburbs, Costs and the North Queensland Market
A practical guide to renting in Townsville, covering North Ward, Belgian Gardens, Hyde Park and the North Queensland rental market.
- Real Estate
Townsville Suburbs Guide: Finding the Right Neighbourhood
A guide to Townsville suburbs and neighbourhoods, from North Ward and Belgian Gardens to Kirwan, Burdell and the inner southern suburbs.
Wellness
- Wellness
Best Cycling Routes in Townsville: Shared Paths, Trails and Road Rides
Your local guide to cycling routes townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Day Spas in Townsville: Massage, Facials and Wellness Retreats
Your local guide to day spa townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Gyms in Townsville: Weights, Classes and Fitness Centres
Your local guide to best gyms townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Parks in Townsville: Castle Hill, The Strand Foreshore and Coastal Wetlands
A guide to the best parks in Townsville, covering the Castle Hill summit walk, The Strand foreshore park, Town Common Conservation Park birdwatching and…
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Best Pilates Studios in Townsville: Reformer, Mat and Barre Classes
Your local guide to pilates townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Saunas and Ice Baths in Townsville: Recovery, Wellness and Float Centres
Your local guide to sauna townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Swimming Pools in Townsville: Indoor, Outdoor and Aquatic Centres
Your local guide to swimming pools townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Best Yoga Studios in Townsville: Vinyasa, Yin and Hot Yoga
Your local guide to yoga studios townsville. Updated by the Daily Townsville team.
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Gyms and Fitness in Townsville: Staying Active in the North
A guide to gyms, aquatic centres and fitness studios in Townsville, covering Hyde Park Aquatic Centre, chain gyms and boutique training facilities.