Title: Shaw Travel Guide: Best of Shaw, Townsville Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Shaw](https://expedia.co.uk/Shaw-Townsville-Hotels.0-n553248634382453221-0.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)[Shaw Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Shaw.d553248634382453221.Car-Hire-Guide)[Shaw Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Shaw.d553248634382453221.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Shaw Travel Guide ## Townsville ## Visit Shaw 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 relaxing 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 top-notch restaurants. [](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 £71 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 £38 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 £59 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magnetic-island-behind-the-scenes-tour.a47511506.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 £82 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aquascene-circumnavigation-magnetic-island-tour.a47639949.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 £49 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magnetic-island-tour-maggie-comprehensive.a1401414.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 £59 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 Shaw ![Aquarius on the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/9e23186c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aquarius on the Beach 75 The Strand North Ward QLD £74 23 Mar - 24 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! (1,008 reviews) Nice and helpful staff Excellent location with spectacular ocean views from small balcony Recommend a high floor as road noise was loud at times on 5th Room was clean but dated and shower / tub was not draining properly Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=3952853&PinnedHotelID=3952853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382453221) ![Madison Plaza Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/300663ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Madison Plaza Townsville 409 Flinders St. Townsville QLD £56 26 Feb - 27 Feb 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! (1,004 reviews) Staff were very helpful. Hotel under renovation so room was dated. Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F02%2F2026&endDate=27%2F02%2F2026&selected=62678&PinnedHotelID=62678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382453221) ![The Ville Resort - Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/5f992005_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ville Resort - Casino Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Townsville QLD £118 23 Feb - 24 Feb 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) Great accommodation Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=19136&PinnedHotelID=19136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382453221) ![Ardo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99224400/99224381/e240d86b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ardo 67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE Townsville QLD £129 11 Mar - 12 Mar 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 ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=99224381&PinnedHotelID=99224381&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382453221) ![The Palmer Collective](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2439800/2439703/5282b2ab_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Palmer Collective 12 14 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD £101 2 Mar - 3 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 and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (811 reviews) needs artwork put back after the painting side lamps needed Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=2439703&PinnedHotelID=2439703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634382453221) ![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 £88 27 Feb - 28 Feb 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) Poor reception. poor check out. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Kirwan.dx553248634382329245) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Bohle.dx553248635942564524) ![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) ### Thuringowa Central Unique features of Thuringowa Central include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Willows Shopping Centre or Riverway Lagoon while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Thuringowa-Central.dx6344481) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Garbutt.dx6336931) ![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) ### Douglas When in Douglas, you can plan a visit to Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Douglas.dx6348425) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Aitkenvale.dx6336682) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Shaw Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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