Guidebook for Kelso
Sightseeing
One of the three botanical gardens in Townsville. The Palmetum is a 17 hectare botanic garden displaying one of the largest and most diverse public collections of palms in the world.
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The Palmetum
University RoadOne of the three botanical gardens in Townsville. The Palmetum is a 17 hectare botanic garden displaying one of the largest and most diverse public collections of palms in the world.
Pallarenda
A great place to go for a walk on a secluded beach.
See our local birdlife in this national park. There are plenty of bird walking stations to sit, relax and take photographs.
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Townsville Town Common Conservation Park
Cape Pallarenda RoadSee our local birdlife in this national park. There are plenty of bird walking stations to sit, relax and take photographs.
Mount Stuart
A long windy drive, but a great view of Townsville.
Magnetic island is worth the stop. Plenty of walking tracks and beaches to see.
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Magnetic Island
Magnetic island is worth the stop. Plenty of walking tracks and beaches to see.
Queens Gardens
One of Townsville botanical gardens.
Botanic Gardens
41 Gulliver StOne of Townsville botanical gardens.
Go for a walk up our goat track. Alternatively, drive to the top of the hill to see a 360 degree view of our city and magnetic island.
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Castle Hill Lookout
Castle Hill RoadGo for a walk up our goat track. Alternatively, drive to the top of the hill to see a 360 degree view of our city and magnetic island.
Free public swimming pool and BBQs for a great lunch along the river.
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Riverway Arts Centre
20 Village BlvdFree public swimming pool and BBQs for a great lunch along the river.
Ross River Dam
Ross Dam AccessSee the dam that supply Townsville with water. Go for a walk along the dam wall.
A must see! Reef HQ is a wonderful experience. You will see reef and sea life of all sorts.
http://www.reefhq.com.au/plan-a-visit-to-reef-hq-aquarium/tickets-and-tours
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Reef Headquarters Aquarium
68 Flinders StreetA must see! Reef HQ is a wonderful experience. You will see reef and sea life of all sorts.
http://www.reefhq.com.au/plan-a-visit-to-reef-hq-aquarium/tickets-and-tours
Townsville's Museum is a great excursion if you are into history and the likes.
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I-Museum yaseTropical Queensland
70-102 Flinders StTownsville's Museum is a great excursion if you are into history and the likes.
Alligator Creek
Why not have a look at Alligator creek.
Billabong Sanctuary
2 Muntalunga DriveA great place to see all the wildlife.
Walk along the popular beach. Playgrounds and a water park for children.
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The Strand
Walk along the popular beach. Playgrounds and a water park for children.
The lookout on Herveys Range, is a fabulous drive, and the entry point to outback bush adventures, around Townsville.
Hervey Range Rd
The lookout on Herveys Range, is a fabulous drive, and the entry point to outback bush adventures, around Townsville.
Essentials
Walters Supa IGA
A nearby grocery store.
Food Scene
UpperRoss Hotel
1209 Riverway DrThey make a half decent meal and also serve alcoholic beverages.
Pioneer Dr
Restaurants, Pub, and Movie cinemas
A beautiful part of the Townsville to visit. Very scenic drive up from Townsville. Thoroughly enjoyed the walk to the look-out.
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Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms
37 Thornton Gap RdA beautiful part of the Townsville to visit. Very scenic drive up from Townsville. Thoroughly enjoyed the walk to the look-out.
Cafe Bambini
46 Gregory StreetGreat coffee and friendly staff!
Shopping
Willows Shopping center has a wide range of stores.
Willows Markets are on every Sunday from 7 - 11am.
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Willows Shopping Centre station
Willows Shopping center has a wide range of stores.
Willows Markets are on every Sunday from 7 - 11am.
Stockland Townsville is a popular shopping center
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Stockland Townsville Shopping Centre
310-330 Ross River RdStockland Townsville is a popular shopping center
Everything Else
Upper Ross PCYC
43 Allambie LnGym and rock climbing wall
Arts & Culture
If you like fishing or the water, head over to the Barra Fun Park. The also have a water park with slides for the kids.
Townsville Barra Fun Park
505 Allambie LnIf you like fishing or the water, head over to the Barra Fun Park. The also have a water park with slides for the kids.
A movie you've been waiting for just came out? View it at reading cinemas.
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Reading Cinemas
30 Hervey Range RdA movie you've been waiting for just came out? View it at reading cinemas.