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Townsville, Queensland · October 2026 figures

Best tourist attractions in Townsville, QLD

The highest-ranked tourist attractions in Townsville, QLD are Castle Hill Lookout (4.7 from 3,742 reviews), Billabong Sanctuary (4.6 from 2,298 reviews) and The Koala Park Magnetic Island (4.3 from 1,074 reviews). 26 are ranked here by most visited.

Ranked
26
Median rating
4.6
Reviews behind the list
10,972
Open Saturday
20 of 20

The ranked list

  1. Rank 1.

    Castle Hill Lookout

    Castle Hill

    4.7 from 3,742 reviews 3,742 reviews

    Open 24/7

  2. Rank 2.

    Billabong Sanctuary

    Nome · Wildlife Sanctuary

    4.6 from 2,298 reviews 2,298 reviews

    Open 7 days

  3. Rank 3.

    The Koala Park Magnetic Island

    Horseshoe Bay · Wildlife park

    4.3 from 1,074 reviews 1,074 reviews

    Open 7 days

  4. Rank 4.

    Palmetum

    Douglas · Botanical garden

    4.6 from 987 reviews 987 reviews

    Open 7 daysOpens early

  5. Rank 5.

    Rock Wallabies

    Magnetic Island

    4.7 from 752 reviews 752 reviews

    Open 24/7

  6. Rank 6.

    Soroptimist Park

    Belgian Gardens

    4.4 from 386 reviews 386 reviews

    Open 24/7

  7. Rank 7.

    Townsville Barra Fun Park

    Kelso · Theme park

    4.2 from 354 reviews 354 reviews

    Open weekends

  8. Rank 8.

    Townsville Recreational Boating Park

    South Townsville

    4.6 from 308 reviews 308 reviews

    Open 24/7

  9. Rank 9.

    Mount Louisa Bush Walking Track

    Mount Louisa

    4.6 from 232 reviews 232 reviews

    Open 24/7

  10. Rank 10.

    Townsville Town Common Conservation Park

    Town Common

    4.4 from 172 reviews 172 reviews

    Open 7 daysOpens early

  11. Rank 11.

    Cockle Bay

    Picnic Bay

    4.5 from 99 reviews 99 reviews

    Open 24/7

  12. Rank 12.

    The Big Townsville Sign

    South Townsville

    4.5 from 91 reviews 91 reviews

    Open 24/7

  13. Rank 13.

    Secret beach

    South Townsville

    4.1 from 83 reviews 83 reviews

    Open 24/7

  14. Rank 14.

    Ferry Rock Wallabies

    Nelly Bay

    4.8 from 73 reviews 73 reviews

  15. Rank 15.

    Balding Bay

    Magnetic Island

    4.7 from 62 reviews 62 reviews

    Open 24/7

  16. Rank 16.

    Aquasearch Aquarium

    Nelly Bay · Aquarium

    4.4 from 50 reviews 50 reviews

    Open 7 days

  17. Rank 17.

    The Lookout

    Kelso

    4.5 from 43 reviews 43 reviews

    Open 24/7

  18. Rank 18.

    Ocean Siren / MOUA / Museum of Underwater Art

    North Ward

    4.7 from 23 reviews 23 reviews

    Open 24/7

  19. Rank 19.

    Picnic Bay Pier

    Picnic Bay

    4.7 from 23 reviews 23 reviews

  20. Rank 20.

    The Strand Jetty

    North Ward

    4.5 from 22 reviews 22 reviews

    Open 24/7

  21. Rank 21.

    Magnetic Island Koala Hospital

    Horseshoe Bay · Wildlife Sanctuary

    4.9 from 15 reviews 15 reviews

  22. Rank 22.

    Palleranda Beach

    Pallarenda

    4.8 from 11 reviews 11 reviews

    Open 24/7

  23. Rank 23.

    Gabul Way

    Arcadia

    5.0 from 10 reviews 10 reviews

  24. Rank 24.

    Rowes Bay Viewing Platform

    North Ward

    5.0 from 5 reviews 5 reviews

  25. Rank 25.

    Dog Shed Water hole

    Picnic Bay

    3.6 from 45 reviews Rated under 4.0

  26. Rank 26.

    Nelly Bay Snorkel Trail

    Picnic Bay

    3.5 from 12 reviews Rated under 4.0

    Open 24/7

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Ratings and review counts are Google's, as listed in October 2026. Phone numbers, websites and opening hours are the ones each business lists. Nothing here is paid for or verified by MenuMap. How the ranking works.