Title: South Townsville Travel Guide: Best of South Townsville, Townsville Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in South Townsville](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Townsville-Townsville-Hotels.0-n6217153-0.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)[South Townsville Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Townsville.d6217153.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Townsville Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Townsville.d6217153.Holidays-City-Breaks) # South Townsville Travel Guide ## Townsville ![South Townsville showing heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217153/a9da3cf4-07c0-4f21-bf31-5e5edc0b5946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Townsville showing heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217153/a9da3cf4-07c0-4f21-bf31-5e5edc0b5946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maritime Museum of Townsville showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967684/7947fc81-6390-4b75-a0ca-d5aede7ef9b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![South Townsville showing heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217153/6c00091e-9755-454c-acae-b904d2b52d9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Maritime Museum of Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967684/d3bade7d-3cb6-4172-9dce-784e9aca62e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit South Townsville Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Townsville travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville.dx6047631) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Maritime Museum of Townsville which includes a lighthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967684/0880b229-f656-4af2-9f26-c8d05a78a98d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maritime-Museum-Of-Townsville-South-Townsville.d553248621526967684.Attraction) ![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) ![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) ![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) ### 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 £69 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 £37 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 £57 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 £79 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 £47 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magnetic-island-tour-maggie-comprehensive.a1401414.activity-details) ![West Coast 4WD Eco Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47101866/6a7b2021-43af-42dd-b746-1e5a603a5037.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnetic Island: West Coast Eco Adventure £62 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magnetic-island-west-coast-eco-adventure.a47101866.activity-details) [See all activities in Townsville](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Townsville.d6047631.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in South Townsville ![Oaks Townsville Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2440000/2437300/2437247/8eaff48b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oaks Townsville Hotel 81 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD £97 21 Feb - 22 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,573 reviews) Great apartment that had everything we needed. Comfortable bed. Adequate cooking facilities for simple meals. There was also a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer which we really appreciated! Unfortunately it rained for most of our stay so we couldn’t use the pool but the gym was good. We ... Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=2437247&PinnedHotelID=2437247&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6217153) ![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 £84 13 Feb - 14 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! (996 reviews) Great and enjoyable overnight stay Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=5095912&PinnedHotelID=5095912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6217153) ![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 £86 21 Feb - 22 Feb 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (807 reviews) Great location, staff were very friendly, and the freshly baked biscuits were a pleasant surprise. Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=2439703&PinnedHotelID=2439703&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6217153) ![Rydges Southbank Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64900/64844/2df0a733_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Southbank Townsville 23 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD £103 1 Mar - 2 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! (997 reviews) Yes the room was very clean Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=64844&PinnedHotelID=64844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6217153) ![Allure Hotel & Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9560000/9550200/9550142/0fd49136_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Allure Hotel & Apartments Cnr Morehead St and McIlwraith St South Townsville QLD £70 16 Feb - 17 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Maritime Museum of Townsville and ReefHQ are ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (763 reviews) Staff really helped us out when my wife had to stay an extra day to assist with ill family. Can’t fault the service or the room quality. Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=9550142&PinnedHotelID=9550142&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6217153) ![Belmoral Corporate Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103620000/103616200/103616133/302002c9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Belmoral Corporate Suites 79 Palmer St South Townsville QLD £85 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Maritime Museum of Townsville and ReefHQ ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (204 reviews) Clean room, easy check in, they held baggage after checkout, helpful staff Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=103616133&PinnedHotelID=103616133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6217153) [See all 695 properties in South Townsville](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6217153) 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. ## Check South Townsville hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6217153&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6217153&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6217153&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6217153&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6217153&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6217153&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around South Townsville ![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) ![Queens Gardens showing forest scenes and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967683/bdd2acd1-9eb3-4991-88ee-56da0400fb50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### North Ward North Ward is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to The Strand Beach and Townsville Sports Reserve while you're in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-North-Ward.dx6217111) ![The Strand which includes a sunset, hiking or walking and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217104/2d1657d8-241b-402b-8ce1-b417eab85507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Strand.dx6217104) ![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) ![Castle Hill showing general coastal views and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087015/44d41f39-32a6-4953-b517-a4b8f6848216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-Castle-Hill.dx553248634382330649) ![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) ### West End Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Townsville-West-End.dx6342482) --- --- - [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) # South Townsville 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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app