Garbutt Travel Guide
Townsville
Popular places to visit
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 walkable area, you can savour the 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.
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 charming cafes.
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.
Maritime Museum of Townsville
Set sail for Townsville’s seafaring history and discover stories from the deep when you visit this intriguing museum overlooking Ross Creek and the marina.
Things to do
Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour
Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive
Top hotels in Garbutt
Nightcap at Dalrymple Hotel
3 bed room house near airport
House was in the perfect location for us. Property manager was easy to work with and answered our questions promptly. The house was clean and had everything we needed
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2024
Aquarius on the Beach
Perfect location especially with no car - easy walk to beach, Rockpool, 100’s of food options right on the beach overlooking magnetic island - views were perfect
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Lovely stay. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Ardo
My whole stay was magical. Everything about this property is amazing and even thou its relatively expensive its worth it.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
The Ville Resort - Casino
The pool was lovely, and the breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Garbutt
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.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park might not have many top sights, but Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Belgian Gardens
Restaurants and gardens are notable features of Belgian Gardens. You might consider stopping by Pallarenda while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Castle Hill
Castle Hill 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 Townsville Sports Reserve or The Strand Beach.
Aitkenvale
If you're spending time in Aitkenvale, you might enjoy its shopping and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Townsville Palmetum or Murray Sporting Complex.
Garbutt Travel Guide
Explore a world of travel with Expedia
- 4 Star Hotels in Annandale
- 5 Star Hotels in Mount Louisa
- Hotels with Waterpark in Aitkenvale
- Aitkenvale Hotels
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Annandale
- Hotels Suites in Annandale
- Hotels with Laundry Service in Annandale
- Hotels with Parking in Annandale
- Annandale Hotels
- Belgian Gardens Hotels
- Hotels with Wifi in Bohle
- Bohle Hotels
- Hotels with Gym in Castle Hill
- Yoga Hotels in Castle Hill
- Currajong Hotels
- Luxury Hotels in Townsville City
- Townsville City Hotels
- Gulliver Hotels
- Luxury Hotels in Hermit Park
- Pet-Friendly Hotels in Hermit Park
- Hermit Park Hotels
- Cheap Hotels in Hyde Park
- Hotels near Mater Hospital Pimlico
- Luxury Hotels in Mount St John
- Mundingburra Hotels
- Hotels near Queensland Country Bank Stadium
- Rosslea Hotels
- Cheap Hotels in Rowes Bay
- Hotels near Strand Rockpool
- Cheap Hotels in The Strand
- Gay-Friendly Hotels in The Strand
- Hotels with Hot Tubs in The Strand
- Hotels with Pool in The Strand
- Spa Hotels in The Strand
- The Strand Hotels
- Serviced Apartments in Townsville City
- Caravan Parks in Townsville City
- Hostels in Townsville City
- Motels in Townsville City
- Townsville Hotels
- Hotels with Air Conditioning in West End
- Luxury Hotels in West End
- Pet-Friendly Hotels in West End
- Scuba Diving Hotels in West End
- West End Hotels
- Flights to Townsville
- Flights to Townsville
- Flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Brisbane (BNE) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Cobar (CAZ) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Darwin (DRW) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Dublin (DUB) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Edinburgh (EDI) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Glasgow (GLA) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Hamilton Island (HTI) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from London (LGW) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from London (LHR) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from London (LON) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Lusaka (LUN) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Maroochydore (MCY) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Newcastle (NCL) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Perth (PER) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Proserpine (PPP) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Shellharbour (WOL) to Townsville (TSV)
- Flights from Toowoomba (WTB) to Townsville (TSV)
- Visit Alligator Creek
- Visit Balgal Beach
- Visit Cape Cleveland
- Visit Cardwell
- Visit Clemant
- Visit Forrest Beach
- Visit Gumlu
- Visit Halifax
- Visit Home Hill
- Visit Horseshoe Bay
- Visit Jerona
- Visit John Brewer Reef
- Visit Macknade
- Visit Magnetic Island
- Visit Millchester
- Visit Mona Park
- Visit Nelly Bay
- Visit Nome
- Visit Orpheus Island
- Visit Palm Island
- Visit Picnic Bay
- Strand Rockpool
- Visit The Forts Walking Track
- Visit Bohle Plains
- Visit Condon
- Townsville Holidays
- Visit Townsville
