Rooftop pools, bars and breweries, a fascinating underwater gallery and Magnetic Island a 20-minute ferry ride away – there’s plenty to see and do in Townsville.
Just 20 minutes by passenger ferry from Townsville’s Breakwater Terminal, Yunbenun/Magnetic Island is the ultimate in desirable city suburbs. Locals commute across the water to the city, while travellers head in the other direction, making for this island that’s about 80 per cent covered by national park and other reserves. Head to the north-west corner for Maggie’s best beaches, and to Nelly Bay and Horseshoe Bay for its finest restaurants.
Two more installations are in the planning, most likely at Yunbenun/Magnetic Island and Palm Island. SeeThere’s little argument about Townsville’s best view, with the isolated, pink-tinged granite monolith of Castle Hill standing sphinx-like at the city centre’s very edge. Drive to its top, or hike the popular Cudtheringa or Goat tracks to the summit lookout, staring out over the city, sea and Yunbenun/Magnetic Island.
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