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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

28 km away

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

37 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

40 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

48 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

48 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

48 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

48 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

48 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

48 km away

Burdekin Machinery Preservationists Tour in the main hall

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Burdekin Machinery Preservationists

If you have a passion for machinery or history, a visit to the Burdekin Machinery Preservationists is a must. Situated in the Brandon Heritage Precinct, the Burdekin Machinery Preservationists is a dedicated group of machinery enthusiasts eager to showcase their collection of machinery, tractors and other items to visitors and locals. The precinct is also home to the John Tait Steam Gallery, the Alf Shand Blacksmith Shop, the Fielding Engine Shed and the Old Brandon Church. The most significant item on display is the 1911 Marshall Colonial tractor, which is the only one of its kind remaining in Australia. Explore the Burdekin Machinery Preservationists with a guided tour on Mondays (except December) and on Wednesdays and Saturdays (April to September). Entry is encouraged with a gold coin donation. These enthusiasts have a wealth of mechanical knowledge, so don't hesitate to ask lot of questions about their collection.

Brandon QLD

49 km away

Old Brandon Church — Image credit: Ros Budd Photography

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Old Brandon Church

The Old Brandon Church is the place to go if you love historic buildings. Formerly the Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, the building is listed on the Registers of both the National Estate and the National Trust of Queensland. This excellent example of a 'carpenter Gothic' church has stood on two sites in Brandon. After severe damage from cyclone Aivu in 1989, it was purchased by the Burdekin Shire Council, and in 1991 moved to its present site. It has been lovingly restored and is an excellent subject for structural photography. On Mondays, combine your visit to see this beautiful building with a visit to the Burdekin Machinery Preservationist's shed right next door. The Old Brandon Church is an hour's drive south of Townsville and five minutes north of Ayr.

Brandon QLD

49 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

50 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

50 km away

Burdekin River Bridge — Image credit: Ros Budd Photography

Landmarks and Buildings

Burdekin River Bridge

The Burdekin River Bridge is the district's best-known landmark. Known locally as the 'Silver Link', it not only connects the towns of Ayr and Home Hill but forms a vital transport link between North Queensland and the rest of the state. Taking a walk across the 'Silver Link' offers visitors completely unobstructed views of the mighty Burdekin River. Taking ten years to complete, the bridge was opened in 1957. It replaced a low-level traffic bridge and a rail bridge. Remnants of the old rail bridge can be seen just downstream from the Burdekin River Bridge. The bridge is 1.1km long and in 2010 was recognised as a National Engineering Heritage Landmark. Visitors wanting to experience walking across the Burdekin River Bridge will need to exit the highway on the Ayr side heading south, find a park near the stairs and walk up to the bridge access from there. Walking across to the other side during the sugar cane harvesting season gives you a good view of the sugar cane bins in the holding yard of the Inkerman Sugar Mill. For more detailed information on the Burdekin River Bridge, visit the Burdekin Gateway Visitor Information Centre in Home Hill.

Home Hill QLD

50 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

51 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

51 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

51 km away

John Drysdale Interpretive Signage at Burdekin Diorama — Image credit: Ros Budd Photography

Parks and Gardens

Burdekin Diorama

Located near Home Hill's Inkerman Sugar Mill, on the southern side of the Burdekin River Bridge, the Burdekin Diorama offers a tranquil spot to pause and explore the region's rich heritage. Easily accessible, it provides an engaging stop amidst pleasant surroundings. The Burdekin Diorama provides a glimpse into the journey of the Burdekin's sugarcane industry through maps, photos and informational panels. Here you will find the John Drysdale Memorial which is a tribute to the man who developed stability in the region.

Home Hill QLD

51 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

51 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

51 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

52 km away

Hand Cane Cutters at Home Hill Showgrounds

Landmarks and Buildings

Hand Cane Cutters

You are welcome to stop in at the Home Hill Showgrounds to see these larger than life statues for yourself. Completed in May 2016, the two Hand Cane Cutter sculptures represent the multicultural history of the Australian sugarcane industry. Indigenous, South Sea Islander and European Australians made an invaluable contribution to the prosperity of our sugarcane growing regions, including the Burdekin, which today produces the most sugar of any region in Australia. With funding for the project obtained through the Federal Government’s Indigenous Language and Arts Program, the local Gudjuda Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation’s indigenous artists were mentored by Dr Farvardin Daliri OAM in designing, constructing and painting the sculptures. The sculptures are 3.5 metres high and 20 tonnes heavy and are made from steel and cement. At the Home Hill Showgrounds, the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships is now held biennial, where this skill of a bygone era is brought back to life. These beautifully crafted statues face the paddock where the Championships take place.

Home Hill QLD

52 km away

Home Hill Branch Library

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Home Hill Branch Library

The Home Hill Branch Library is a welcoming space located in Home Hill. Make use of a wide range of services available including eLearning, eBooks, computers, Smart devices, public Wi-Fi and internet is available. Keep up to date with library events via the Burdekin Library Facebook page. Come and explore the library today!

Home Hill QLD

52 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

52 km away

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