Title: Idalia Travel Guide: Best of Idalia, Townsville Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Idalia](https://expedia.co.uk/Idalia-Townsville-Hotels.0-n553248634382316520-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Townsville](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Townsville.d6047631.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Townsville](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Townsville.d6047631.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Idalia Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Idalia.d553248634382316520.Car-Hire-Guide)[Idalia Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Idalia.d553248634382316520.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Idalia Travel Guide ## Townsville ## Visit Idalia Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Townsville travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville.dx6047631) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal showing a ferry as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217205/909ffd5c-d6b4-4793-bad9-a5d763257ad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Magnetic-Island-Ferry-Terminal-Townsville.d6217205.Attraction) ![North Queensland Stadium in Railway Estate a suburb of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998020096/df9f5ff0-66e4-47fc-8950-074e9ab2b51d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Queensland Country Bank Stadium Catch an event at Queensland Country Bank Stadium during your trip to Townsville. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queensland-Country-Bank-Stadium-Railway-Estate.d553248635998020096.Attraction) ![The Strand featuring a garden and tropical scenes as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217104/70a9b4f6-672a-4b39-adcd-81de58865e28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Strand-Beach-Townsville.d553248635936293807.Attraction) ![The Stand overlooking Magnetic Island #sunset #myhome #thisistownsville #queensland ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217111/f8dfcca5-b415-4727-ae9e-649ae8eb1b5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Strand-Park-North-Ward.d553248635044701449.Attraction) ![Castle Hill which includes a small town or village, general coastal views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087015/b0bc7c3f-248b-4037-b264-a953fd2b567c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Hill-Townsville.d6087015.Attraction) ![Queens Gardens showing forest scenes and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967683/bdd2acd1-9eb3-4991-88ee-56da0400fb50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queens-Gardens-North-Ward.d553248621526967683.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Great insta moments at sunset](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/674158/4878ef6a-83db-4949-a0ce-89807de69cae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise £73 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magnetic-island-sip-and-sail-sunset-cruise.a674158.activity-details) ![Townsville City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49471354/c7bd956c-636c-4d0f-87ea-67ee9e09be77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Townsville City Tour £39 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/townsville-city-tour.a49471354.activity-details) ![Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47511506/6e9320f0-8176-4f92-a327-e9d9f195aaf3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour £60 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magnetic-island-behind-the-scenes-tour.a47511506.activity-details) ![Allied Rock Wallaby - Geoffrey Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1401414/e02ed482-9eb4-4327-9ff4-9d4ac20514aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive £50 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magnetic-island-tour-maggie-comprehensive.a1401414.activity-details) ![Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47639949/7a46fe42-b0b6-4ed1-b826-852fe1d0e340.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour £83 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aquascene-circumnavigation-magnetic-island-tour.a47639949.activity-details) ![Magnetic Island Tour Behind the Scenes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47219218/7eb59c93-6459-438d-bc5f-e87e0ffc7164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnetic Island Tour Behind the Scenes £60 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magnetic-island-tour-behind-the-scenes.a47219218.activity-details) [See all activities in Townsville](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Townsville.d6047631.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Idalia ![Aquarius on the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/e2d22f8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aquarius on the Beach 75 The Strand North Ward QLD £81 16 Mar - 17 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews) got locked out of my room- major headache (and a fee) to get back into my room late at night because this is not a hotel with 24hr reception Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F03%2F2026&endDate=17%2F03%2F2026&selected=3952853&PinnedHotelID=3952853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382316520) ![Madison Plaza Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/b47c41ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Madison Plaza Townsville 409 Flinders St. Townsville QLD £61 13 Mar - 14 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews) Staff kind Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=14%2F03%2F2026&selected=62678&PinnedHotelID=62678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382316520) ![Ardo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99224400/99224381/77ca0966_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ardo 67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE Townsville QLD £135 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre and Magnetic ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (319 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=99224381&PinnedHotelID=99224381&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382316520) ![The Ville Resort - Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/f0d26892_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ville Resort - Casino Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Townsville QLD £118 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Clean Room, Great Location Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=19136&PinnedHotelID=19136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382316520) ![Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5096000/5095912/5ad77688_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville 8-10 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD £85 14 Mar - 15 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews) Very small balcony with a large tree encroaching on it. Pool didn’t have a hand rail to support elderly or disabled people to get in or out. Fire alarm went off twice in one day. Rooms were clean but doors were in need of repair. Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=5095912&PinnedHotelID=5095912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382316520) ![Rydges Southbank Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64844/44b1164f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Southbank Townsville 23 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD £91 14 Mar - 15 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) Wonderful hotel, fair price Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026&selected=64844&PinnedHotelID=64844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382316520) [See all 704 properties in Idalia](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248634382316520) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX-NH_SPRING_PROMO_553248634382316520) ## Check Idalia hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382316520&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[11 Mar - 12 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382316520&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382316520&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13)[12 Mar - 13 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382316520&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382316520&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382316520&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382316520&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634382316520&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Idalia ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rosslea You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Rosslea and you might want to plan a stop by Murray Sporting Complex and Cluden Racecourse while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Rosslea.dx6336823) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hermit Park Hermit Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Hermit-Park.dx6336760) ![Palmetum Gardens is one of Townsville’s four Botanical Gardens. It’s a 17 hectare botanic garden displaying one of the largest and most diverse public collections of palms in the world – 300 species of palm, many rare and threatened, and includes most Australian palms.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353373/a63a6424-59dd-434c-bee7-dde7113b7f18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Annandale If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Annandale.dx6353373) ![One of the views on castle hill steps ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634382298262/ea0dcb8b-9b9e-4112-990e-bc8dc55bc4e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Railway Estate While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Railway-Estate.dx553248634382298262) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pimlico Pimlico might not have many top sights, but Reid Park Street Circuit and Murray Sporting Complex are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Pimlico.dx553248634382389001) ![Townsville CBD and Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336682/4241e564-213b-4e41-801c-376353b03874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. 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