Bushland Beach Travel Guide
Townsville
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Popular places to visit
Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
This easy-to-navigate and very scenic transport hub is the gateway to the beaches, bush walks and wildlife of one of Queensland’s most idyllic islands.
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Catch an event at Queensland Country Bank Stadium during your trip to Townsville.
The Strand Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in Townsville? While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Strand Park
Strand Park is just one of the places to see in Townsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Castle Hill
Catch the sea breezes on this pink granite landmark in the city’s heart and enjoy 360-degree views of the city’s harbor and across to Magnetic Island.
Queens Gardens
Walk beneath ancient hoop pines, navigate a maze, see the Australian cockatoos or have a picnic in the lush setting of these tropical gardens.
Things to do
Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour
Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive
Top hotels in Bushland Beach
Madison Plaza Townsville
Nice to see it's being refurbished, very convenient for the QLD pinball finals at Empire arcade.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
The Ville Resort - Casino
Great accommodation
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Aquarius on the Beach
Good location
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Ardo
Easy checkin, Great location and facility. Staff were fantastic
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Room was great. Looked clean. Reception was welcoming and friendly. Loved the sunday late check out option. Its a long walk from the elevator to my room. uggest
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Discovery Parks - Townsville
Room was fantastic, clean and had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bushland Beach
Bohle
Bohle is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Townsville area, you might plan a trip to Pallarenda or Shelly Beach.
Mount Louisa
Mount Louisa might not have many top sights, but Willows Shopping Centre and Riverway Lagoon are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Garbutt
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Garbutt. You might want to make time for a stop at Pitstop Karting or Royal Australian Air Force Townsville Museum.
Kirwan
If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Currajong
Restaurants, gardens and shopping highlight some of the notable features of Currajong. Make a stop by Townsville Museum and Historical Society while you're exploring.
West End
Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
