Things to do in Townsville
Attractions for backpackers and travellers
Townsville offers tours and activities for every type of traveller. With 300 days of sunshine each year, a spectacular beach-front esplanade, award-winning restaurants and cafes and heaps of free attractions, as well … there’s something for every kind of traveller. Staying at our backpacker hostel, awarded Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence eight years in a row … book your stay today!
Free attractions and activities on offer in Townsville and Magnetic Island
- Beautiful Strand with beautiful long stretch of beach
- Castle Hill hiking trail offering a scenic view of the city and Magnetic Island
- Kissing point at Jezzine Barracks
- Queens Gardens and Palmetum Gardens
- Fishing off the Pier – we will lend you a fishing rod
- Pallarenda National Park hiking trail featuring historic Quarantine Station
- Victoria Bridge
- Strand Night Markets (first Friday of the month)
- Townsville Rotary Markets (every Sunday, 7.30-11.30am)
- Queensland Arts at Perc Tucker Reginal Gallery
- Botanical Gardens
- Join a cattle muster at Woodstock Trail Rides
- Full Moon Party on Magnetic Island.
- Raven Tours
