North Ward Travel Guide
Townsville
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Jezzine Barracks
You can browse the exhibits at Jezzine Barracks, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to North Ward. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Army Museum North Queensland
Discover the fascinating stories of the Australian Army in North Queensland when you explore the history displays at the Jezzine Barracks at Kissing Point.
Townsville Sports Reserve
You can take time to visit Townsville Sports Reserve during your travels to Townsville. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour
Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive
Aquascene Circumnavigation Magnetic Island Tour
Top hotels in North Ward
Aquarius on the Beach
Adequate
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Madison Ocean Breeze
Great location. Easy check-in. Friendly staff. Close to restaurants.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Shoredrive Motel
Fantastic Motel with easy check-in as the staff member was friendly and polite. Great location where you just walk out the front and beach is right there. Prelnty of places to eat, drink or just chilling on the sand grass. Rooms a clean, comfortable beds, great water pressure and hot showers.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Beach House Motel
Quest Townsville on Eyre
Good location and amenities
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
QCWA Kissing Point Units
Ideal for a swim anytime of the day either within the stinger enclosure or the Rockpool; both literally across the road
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Ward
The Strand
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to The Strand. A stop by The Strand Beach or Strand Waterpark might round out your trip.
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 Catholic Diocese of Townsville.
South Townsville
Visitors highly recommend South Townsville for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Maritime Museum of Townsville while you're in town.
West End
Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Railway Estate
While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
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.
