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Entertainment Venues

Cluden Park

Cluden Park is a heritage-listed, multipurpose venue uniquely placed as the home of horse racing in North Queensland. Cluden Park hosts over 30 race meets a year, including signature social event, the Townsville Cup. . Cluden Park is located on private, lush acreage of impressive proportions featuring distinctive nineteenth-century architecture with a modern aesthetic. A haven away from the hustle and bustle for family-friendly events and dining, or a destination for the next social and fashion-forward event, Cluden Park offers a setting like no other. The Cluden Park landscape offers a highly flexible venue with unlimited potential; available to be hired for everything from weddings to festivals, corporate functions and indoors and outdoors celebrations.

Cluden QLD

0.0 km away

Townsville Palmetum

Parks and Gardens

Townsville Palmetum

The Palmetum is a unique tropical experience covering over 17 hectares. It is a botanical garden featuring one family of plants - the palms. Approximately 60 species of palms are native to Australia and most are represented in the Palmetum. The collection contains around 300 species, many rare and threatened in their natural habitat. The Palmetum has been designed to display plants in environmental context to habitat type from the dry tropics to the wet tropical lowlands. . In addition to these recreated habitats there are expansive lawns and water features frequented by numerous bird species. The Palmetum features the magnificent 'Tumbetin Lodge'- a heritage building with a long history. Facilities include art exhibitions, public amenities, meeting rooms and restaurant and tea room. The Palmetum also features a Memorial to the Black Hawk Disaster.

Townsville QLD

0.4 km away

Bucks Party at X-Golf

Entertainment Venues

X-Golf Townsville

Welcome to X-Golf Townsville, your local indoor golf and sports bar in North Queensland! Join in for casual rounds, tournaments, coaching sessions, or private hire. Paired a relaxed atmosphere with a full bar and a curated menu, making it the perfect spot to catch the game or relax with friends. The premium simulators provide accurate ball data and access to world-renowned international courses. From casual group bundles to tailored event packages, we offer flexible options for different occasions!

Idalia QLD

0.7 km away

Private Float Rooms — Image credit: City Cave

Entertainment Venues

City Cave Idalia

City Cave Float & Wellness Centre aims to build healthier communities through services that support the mental and physical wellbeing of their clients. City Cave Idalia offers a range of Float Therapy, Infrared Sauna and Massage Services to assist in your health journey by providing natural mental health remedies and supporting physical recovery. The Float Therapy experience involves lying in a pool filled with 400kg of magnesium salts, with water that is perfectly heated to your external body temperature. You will quickly be transported into a deep state of theta relaxation; A meditative state your body and mind progresses into for an optimal healing process. This state helps heal the body, reduces stress and anxiety, and immerses the body into deep relaxation. The infrared saunas generate the same type of heat that is naturally produced by the sun and our bodies. This heat can sink deep below the skin, producing a gentle warming inside of the body; It’s like spending the day in the sun but without the UV rays! This provides extensive health benefits, including pain relief, increased circulation, skin purification and muscle relaxation. City Cave Idalia offers a range of massage therapies that can help improve your health and achieve deep relaxation. They specialise in remedial, sports, pregnancy and relaxation massage therapies.

Idalia QLD

0.8 km away

Indoor Mini Golf at Hey Caddy Venue

Entertainment Venues

Hey Caddy Townsville

Welcome to Hey Caddy Townsville, your local mini golf venue for play, celebrations, and time together with kids, families, and mates in north Queensland. Take on their colourful mini golf course, book in for school holiday fun , plan a birthday party , or lock in a private group booking. They've got a food menu packed with crowd favourites and a fully licensed sports bar, so you're never far from something to eat or a drink in hand while you relax between rounds. Their course is designed for first-timers and mini golf fans alike, bringing plenty of laughs and friendly competition . With flexible group bundles and party packages to suit all ages, they make it easy for you to celebrate your way.

Idalia QLD

0.8 km away

Urban Climb Townsville

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Urban Climb Townsville

Urban Climb Townsville offers a premier bouldering gym for all ages in a comfortable, air-conditioned facility. With 492 square meters of climbing space, an on-site cafe, a gear store, and a gym space it's your one-stop climbing destination in Townsville. Free parking is available for all that visit. Come join in and reach new heights.

Idalia QLD

0.8 km away

Anderson Park Botanic Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Anderson Park Botanic Gardens

Anderson Gardens is the largest of Townsville's botanic gardens, offering 25 hectares of fauna and flora to explore. Wander through the collection of garden displays or find a shady spot to sit back and relax. Centrally located in Mundingburra, the Garden contains fine specimens of tropical trees, palms and Pandanus. The World Cycad Garden, Grand Avenues and Tropical Orchard are of particular note. A representative collection of Cape York Peninsula rainforest specimens is displayed along with native plants and flora of the dry tropical regions of the world. Anderson Gardens were named in appreciation of the work of William Anderson, City of Townsville's first Curator of Parks from 1878 to 1934.. Anderson Gardens is a quiescent beauty amongst Townsville's abundant natural attractions. The Gardens are open to the public between sunrise and sunset. Gates will be closed at other times.

Mundingburra QLD

4.7 km away

Cheque Writer — Image credit: Geoffrey Hansen

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Townsville Museum and Historical Society

The Townsville Museum and Historical Society has two large exhibition halls displaying artefacts relating to Townsville's medical, artistic, technological and social history. It is located in the suburb of Currajong, in the former Traffic Training Centre building. As well as its extensive artefact collections, the Museum also owns a large number of photographs and plans of Townsville and a more limited collection of documents and books relating to North Queensland. A recent new acquisition is a journal written by Elizabeth O'Brien, widow of Clifford O'Brien, who was drowned in the sinking of the Yongala off the north Queensland coast in 1911. This journal and Elizabeth's story is on permanent display in Hall 2.

Currajong QLD

5.5 km away

National Trust Heritage Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

National Trust Heritage Centre

Journey back to the late 1880s and discover a quaint collection of heritage houses and their stories at the National Trust Heritage Centre. The three heritage houses featured at the centre have been furnished and restored to their original period glory and include a Worker's Dwelling (1878), a grand villa residence known as The Currajong (1889) and an early North Queensland farm residence known as The Farmhouse (1921). Guided tours are available.

West End QLD

5.6 km away

Central Village is Townsville's premier lifestyle hub in the heart of Townsville City — Image credit: Honeycombes Property Group

Entertainment Venues

Central Village

Grab a bite at Coo.King BBQ and Hot Pot, Sushi Kiyo, OBJ's Sports Bar & Grill or Phranakorn Thai Cafe and Restaurant before before treating yourself to a unique sundae, waffles or pancakes at Kreative Desserts. You can also catch all the latest blockbuster movies at Birch Carroll & Coyle featuring five state-of-the-art cinemas and Parlour Lane. Central Village showcases sidewalk restaurants, open air dining, a pedestrian plaza as well as abundant patron car parking. It's an ideal location to start your night out or take the family for dinner and a movie. Central Village includes: Birch Carroll & Coyle, Sushi Kiyo, OBJ's Sports Bar & Grill, Coo.king BBQ & Hotpot, Phranakorn Thai Cafe and Restaurant, Kreative Desserts and Snap Fitness.

Townsville QLD

5.8 km away

The Great Barrier Reef

Natural Attractions

Pelorus Island

Pelorus Island, located 800 metres north of Orpheus Island in the Palms Island group, is an untouched, pristine environment accessible by private boat or on a dive tour. Pelorus Island offers spectacular fringing reefs accessible straight off the beach, which make for a remarkable snorkel or dive experience on the Great Barrier Reef. For outdoor explorers camping is permitted on Pelorus Island, however all equipment must be carried with you as there is no access to fresh water and camping facilities are not available. No permit is required.

Townsville QLD

5.8 km away

Castletown Shopping Centre

Shopping and Markets

Castletown Shopping Centre

Shop, dine and unwind at Castletown Shopping Centre. With Coles, Woolworths and BIG W under one roof, Castletown offers the ultimate convenience for families. The centre is home to unique local businesses, iconic national retailers, and a huge range of dining options. Don’t forget to check out PlayTown, the free indoor children’s play area.

Hyde Park QLD

5.9 km away

Queensland Country Bank Stadium at dusk — Image credit: Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Entertainment Venues

Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Queensland Country Bank Stadium is a centrally located, 25,455 seat, best-practice, multi-purpose regional stadium in Townsville. The Stadium is a joint project of the Queensland Government, Australian Government and Townsville City Council and is supported by the National Rugby League (NRL) and North Queensland Cowboys. The stadium forms part of the Townsville City Deal that was signed in December 2016. Queensland Country Bank Stadium owned and operated by Stadiums Queensland.

Railway Estate QLD

5.9 km away

"Mother Earth" — Image credit: Townsville Enterprise

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Townsville Street Art

Townsville's city centre has been transformed into a Street Art haven! Explore streets, alleys and laneways to see vibrant displays at every turn, from pops of colour to mega murals. Visit the Townsville Visitor Information Centre along Flinders Street to collect a free copy of your Street Art Walking Trail map, and be sure to have your camera at the ready.

Townsville City QLD

6.3 km away

Flinders Street East

Shopping and Markets

Flinders Street East

Known as the restaurant and nightlife precinct of Townsville, you will find an excellent choice of international cuisine and fun bars and pubs to visit on Flinders Street East. The choices of restaurants range from Chinese, Japanese, Mexican and Italian as well as an Irish pub. Come along with family and friends for a great day out!

Townsville QLD

6.3 km away

Flinders Street Shopping

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Flinders Street Shopping

Make your way down Townsville's Flinders Street and discover local clothing designers, eclectic souvenirs and gifts, art galleries, beauty options and a wide array of café and dining options. City Arcade is a new edition to the Flinders Street shopping collection, offering a selection of creative, alternative boutiques alongside sophisticated convenience service offerings.

Townsville City QLD

6.3 km away

CopperString 2032 Experience Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

CopperString 2032 Experience Centre

North and North West Queensland, are you wired for what's next? Learn about the largest ever economic development project in North and North West Queensland. Discover critical minerals and renewables and the important role they play in our energy future. Located on Stanley Street, Townsville City, Powerlink's CopperString 2032 Experience Centre provides an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. You will be immersed in the project through eight educational zones with interactive hands-on exhibits. Discover the history of energy in Queensland, learn more about the CopperString 2032 project and uncover the important roles the North West Minerals Province and renewable energy will play in Queensland's energy future.

Townsville City QLD

6.4 km away

CopperString Experience Centre

Agritourism

CopperString Experience Centre

The CopperString Experience Centre, located at 71 Stanley Street in Townsville's city centre near Queensland Country Bank Stadium, is an engaging hub for visitors of all ages. The first of its kind for a Powerlink project, the Centre features eight immersive and educational zones with interactive, hands-on exhibits that bring Queensland's energy story to life. The Centre showcases the history of energy in Queensland, the CopperString project, and the vital role the North West Minerals Province and diverse energy generation play in shaping Queensland's energy future. The CopperString Experience Centre is free to enter and open seven days a week, excluding Queensland public holidays.

Townsville City QLD

6.4 km away

Susan Peters Nampitjin's 'Tungkurl' exhibition, 2023 — Image credit: Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts

Umbrella is a leading independent platform for contemporary and experimental arts practice operating on Wulgurukaba and Bindal Country (Townsville, North Queensland).. They have a four-decade legacy of bringing art and audiences together. They amplify critical and creative voices, support communities, incubate creativity and collaboration, and advocate for new models and investment in the arts. They believe in the power of commune, bringing together diverse voices and perspectives of the region and beyond. In dialogue, through creative arts practices, they transgress traditional hierarchies of centre and periphery, which are place-based. They nourish curiosity, exploration, and more profound experiences with the region and all its peoples. They acknowledge the beauty of the in-between spaces. They invite partnership and collaboration to create encounters and meaning in a complex world. Umbrella runs an annual program of onsite and touring exhibitions, public programs, arts residencies, studio access, professional development programs, special events and a biannual festival, Pop Up North Queensland (PUNQ). Umbrella is integral to our region's thriving culture and creative economy. Please see Umbrella's website for public holiday and exhibition install closures.

Townsville City QLD

6.4 km away

Velocity 21 Store Front

Shopping and Markets

Velocity 21

Velocity 21 is located in Townsville city centre and is a one-stop-shop for all your fashion needs. They stock leading brands in surf, skate and streetwear. There is also a huge range of premium eyewear and footwear. Go see what Townsville's newest retail experience has to offer. They also offer a Pro Skateboard Lesson. Whether you're just starting out, or an advanced skater wanting to master techniques and skills, then their private lessons are for you!

Townsville QLD

6.4 km away

Empire Alternacade and Events - Townsville

Entertainment Venues

Empire Alternacade and Events - Townsville

Empire is Townsville's #1 Bar and Arcade Established in 2018, Empire is an underground, alternative arcade bar, located in the heart of Townsville's CBD - they're all about rad tunes, and even radder drinks. Emoire features 16 pinball machines - 2 pool tables - 100 board games - 5 console stations - air hockey table - huge selection of Craft beer + spirits - themed cocktails - tournaments and events. Come out and play!

Townsville City QLD

6.5 km away

City Lane Townsville

Shopping and Markets

City Lane Townsville

The dining scene in Townsville North Queensland has come alive with Townsville's first creative laneway precinct, City Lane, offering a bevy of dining options to tempt everyone's taste buds. City Lane is a sophisticated, New York inspired precinct complete with street art, funky décor and an atmosphere to match! The City Lane precinct truly is the day to night dining solution. The seamless combination of a somewhat contrasting collection of bars and eateries just works! City Lane has brought sophistication, vibrancy and style into the heart of Townsville City and is a 'must visit' while in Townsville North Queensland. Dining options within City Lane include: Born Wild, Donna Bionda, Sakana, Shaw and Co, The Courtyard, TheTaphouse and Zizigo Korean Cuisine.

Townsville City QLD

6.5 km away

Fresh coconut cut to order and sugarcane juice with lime—an authentic North Queensland market treat — Image credit: PUFT Events

Shopping and Markets

Cotters Market - Townsville

Cotters Markets is a must-visit Sunday market and one of the top things to do in Townsville, North Queensland. Located in the heart of the Townsville CBD along Flinders Street, this vibrant outdoor market offers an authentic local experience for visitors of all ages. Explore a diverse range of stalls featuring handmade products, local art, fashion, jewellery, homewares and unique gifts, alongside fresh produce and gourmet street food. Enjoy barista-made coffee, breakfast favourites and international cuisine while soaking up the lively atmosphere. With live music and entertainment each week, Cotters Markets delivers a relaxed, family-friendly environment and showcases the region's creative community. It's the perfect way to experience Townsville's local culture, support small businesses and enjoy a tropical Sunday morning. Whether you're visiting Townsville or looking for a unique local experience, Cotters Markets is a highlight of the North Queensland events calendar.

Townsville City QLD

6.6 km away

Castle Hill looking out to Magnetic Island

Natural Attractions

Townsville North Queensland

The best holidays are the ones that leave you feeling energised and alive. Townsville North Queensland gives you that feeling with a collection of destinations and attractions to spark everyone's curiosity. The best place to begin your exploration is Townsville city. Beneath the protective presence of Castle Hill, Townsville City combines federation architecture with modern fine dining like no other Queensland city. If it's nature you like, don't miss a walk through Northern Australia's largest colony of wild koalas on Magnetic Island. The remarkable Forts Walk is the best vantage point for wildlife, spectacular rocky coves and historic military sites. Your history lesson continues with a short drive to iconic Charters Towers. Feel the fervour of the gold rush with a trip to The Miner's Cottage where you might just strike it lucky when panning for gold. A little further south is the Burdekin, the sugar capital of Australia. Sample the legendary Burdekin produce or try your hand at barramundi fishing in the Burdekin River estuaries! The last destinations to explore are the ancient and awe-inspiring rainforests of Townsville North Queensland. Swim in the crystal clear waterholes of Crystal Creek, stare with amazement at Wallaman Falls in the Hinchinbrook region - the largest single-drop waterfall in Australia.

Townsville QLD

6.6 km away

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