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Lake Ross

Natural Attractions

Lake Ross

Lake Ross stores over 200,000 million litres of water and supplies up to 80 per cent of the region's potable water supply. The dam wall stretches 8.3 kilometres across the Ross River flood-plain (longest in the Southern Hemisphere) providing an additional flood mitigation benefit to the downstream community. In recognition of its habitat values, Lake Ross is listed as a Wetland of National Significance. The extensive shallow margins of the lake provide habitat for a diversity of water birds. The lake is also surrounded by thousands of hectares of unspoiled open Savannah teeming with wildlife. Over 220 species of bird have been recorded on or around the lake to date.

Kelso QLD

19 km away

Achacha - Residences and packing shed,

Agritourism

Achacha Fruit Plantation

Certified organic, biodynamic tropical fruit plantation using regenerative methods with 15,000 mature Achacha trees on 102ha. The main attraction is the Achacha - "sweet, tangy, refreshing - like a sorbet" - but the plantation has other tropical fruits, flowhive beehives, a state-of-the-art solar chicken caravan, a flowform and horses. The plantation is where the Achacha was first grown commercially and remains the largest in the world. Most of the fruit is sold through wholesalers in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, with exports to UK (Marks and Spencer), Canada, the Middle East and Asia when fruit is available. There are four specially selected sites for self-contained caravans. Farm tours are available any day by arrangement. Farm produce is available in season. Located midway between Townsville in the north and Ayr in the south, on the Bruce Highway. Visitors receive an on-farm experience and learn about the international commercialisation of a fruit previously unknown outside a limited area of the Amazon Basin.

Mount Surround QLD

24 km away

Hold a baby crocodile!

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Billabong Sanctuary

Billabong Sanctuary offers Australia’s Best Interactive Wildlife Experience! Located just 20 minutes south of Townsville on Highway 1A , Queensland, it features native animals (and a few exotics!) in natural habitats of eucalypt forest, rainforest and wetlands. As a small boutique park, it specialises in memorable personal experiences. Get up close to a koala, pose with a parrot, feed the cassowaries and turtles. You could even hold a baby saltwater crocodile! There are two walk-through enclosures where kangaroos and pademelons will hop up for a pat. and eat out of your hand! Most interactive experiences are free-of-charge and you can use your own camera to capture the moment. Throughout the day Rangers present dynamic and impassioned wildlife talks, which are both inspiring and entertaining. Daily croc-feeding shows are thrilling to watch, as these mighty reptiles power out of the water to snatch their food. The focus on conservation has earned Billabong Sanctuary Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation.

Nome QLD

26 km away

Member's Grandstand and heritage listed Party King Grandstand

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

31 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

31 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

31 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

31 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

31 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

31 km away

Ross River

Natural Attractions

Ross River

The Ross River hosts a wide range of sporting and leisure activities. Riverwalk, a three metre wide pathway which overlooks the beautiful Ross River, runs along the river and provides numerous opportunities to enjoy its natural beauty. The Riverway, Loam Island and Pioneer Park developments offer a dynamic combination of residential, commercial, cultural, sports and leisure activities. With two huge swimming lagoons, Riverway Arts Centre, Pinnacles Gallery, the Riverwalk, public art, village spine, restaurant and parklands there are plenty of activities here for everyone. The area is a year round visitor destination with an annual calendar of events including festivals, Christmas festivities, New Year's Eve, Australia Day Celebrations, as well as food, wine, art and sporting events. The precinct provides an excellent environment to enjoy a variety of water-based and waterfront activities. Skiing, wakeboarding and fishing are all popular activities on the water. Ross River also offers some excellent bird watching opportunities, particularly from Pioneer Park, Loam Island, Apex Park and Dam Park.

Townsville QLD

32 km away

Riverway

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Riverway

Located in Townsville on the magnificent Ross River frontage, Riverway offers a dynamic combination of residential, commercial, cultural, sports and leisure activities. The precinct provides an exciting environment to enjoy a variety of water-based and waterfront activities. With two huge swimming lagoons, the Riverway Arts Centre, Pinnacles Gallery, the Riverwalk, public art, village spine, restaurant, and parklands, there truly is so much to explore. Other quality restaurants, cafes and shops are part of the commercial precinct planned for construction in addition to a national-standard cricket and AFL sports facility. The area is a year round visitor destination with an annual calendar of events including festivals, Christmas festivities, New Year's Eve, Australia Day Celebrations, as well as food, wine, art and sporting events. The picturesque promenades, glorious Ross River, spacious parklands and state of the art Arts Centre, Gallery and Sports Centre are all venues used to host a range of public events.

Townsville QLD

33 km away

Escape Room Townsville

Amusement and Theme Parks

Escape Room Townsville

Escape Room Townsville is a kind of real-life adventure game experience. You and your team must find clues, solve puzzles and finish tasks that are set to the theme of the room. If you complete the game in time, you exit the room as winners, and maybe even set a new record. If not, you exit the room having experienced a fun and immersive game, making memories and learning how to think outside the box! The goal is simple: use teamwork, speed and creative thinking to finish the puzzles within 60 minutes.

Condon QLD

33 km away

Cannon Park

Entertainment Venues

Cannon Park

Cannon Park is a lifestyle centre including a six screen cinema complex and a fantastic selection of cafes and restaurants. Located diagonally across from Willows Shopping Centre on Hervey Range Road and Riverway, it also houses Townsville's only Kingpin Bowling Lounge and laser skirmish and is nearby to a roller skate rink and indoor sports complex.

Thuringowa Central QLD

33 km away

Pioneer Park and Ross River

Parks and Gardens

Pioneer Park and Ross River

Pioneer Park is located in Townsville on the banks of the Ross River and Ross River Dam. The park provides recreational facilities and is a popular fishing location. Facilities include sporting fields, picnic and barbecue areas. This park is also home to the Riverway Precinct, a major community facility with integrated facilities and attractions including retail, community, environmental and entertainment precincts.

Townsville QLD

33 km away

Pinnacles Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Pinnacles Gallery

Pinnacles Gallery is a dynamic art space committed to offering a diverse exhibition program with a strong community focus. Pinnacles Gallery is located in Townsville's premier Riverway precinct in Thuringowa, providing a perfect backdrop for you to enjoy local and touring exhibitions of visual arts, craft, social history and more. Once you have browsed the latest exhibition, take a swim in Riverway lagoon, stroll along the riverfront under the shade of the large rain trees or catch a performance at the Riverway Arts Centre.

Thuringowa Central QLD

34 km away

Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens

Parks and Gardens

Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens

Throw down a picnic rug and relax by one of the many water features Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens offers while spotting the array of wildlife nearby. These lush gardens are home to a diverse range of wildlife, from long neck turtles, mangrove jack, barramundi, eels, redclaw and prawns to bowerbirds, barking owls, fig birds, ducks, cormorants, egrets, butterflies and a range of beetles and lizards. Whether you are walking the dog or taking the kids out for a ride on their bikes or scooters, Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens has a number of well maintained walking paths set amongst gorgeous scenery that is perfect for an afternoon stroll. Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens offers ample parking, wheelchair access and barbecue facilities.

Townsville QLD

34 km away

9th Hole

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Tropics Golf Club

Tropics Golf Club is a premier golfing destination in the vibrant city of Townsville, Queensland. With its lush green fairways, breathtaking views, and impeccable service, we offer an unforgettable golfing experience for players of all skill levels. The beautifully designed 18-hole championship golf course is set against the backdrop of the stunning tropical landscapes, showcasing the natural beauty of the region. . The course features strategically placed bunkers, challenging water hazards, and undulating greens, providing an exciting and engaging game for golf enthusiasts. At Tropics Golf Club, the well-appointed clubhouse offers a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Kirwan QLD

34 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

34 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

36 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

37 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

37 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

37 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

37 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

37 km away

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