Guidebook for North Ward
Food Scene
Directly on the water/beach, great cocktails and good food in a casual atmosphere.
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Longboard Bar & Grill
80 Gregory StDirectly on the water/beach, great cocktails and good food in a casual atmosphere.
Good, funky restaurants and bars in a laneway.
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City Lane & City Arcade
383 Flinders StGood, funky restaurants and bars in a laneway.
A good selection of restaurants for all tastes and budgets.
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Palmer St
A good selection of restaurants for all tastes and budgets.
Great restaurant by the river, great service and a little bit fancy!
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A Touch of Salt
86-124 Ogden StGreat restaurant by the river, great service and a little bit fancy!
Fine dinning in the restaurant, or casual dinning at the bar. Great location on the Strand.
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The Watermark Townsville
72-74 The StrandFine dinning in the restaurant, or casual dinning at the bar. Great location on the Strand.
Juliette's
58 The StrandGreat coffee & gelato on the Strand!
This is our family business, we would love to have you visit us! Great for coffee and a snack, or to pick up some essentials, fresh produce, artisan bakery goods and yummy gourmet food. We also have a mix of other great retailers in our centre :)
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Otto's Fresh Food Market
5 Illuka StThis is our family business, we would love to have you visit us! Great for coffee and a snack, or to pick up some essentials, fresh produce, artisan bakery goods and yummy gourmet food. We also have a mix of other great retailers in our centre :)
Fine dinning, creative menu, great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Jam Corner
1 Palmer StFine dinning, creative menu, great for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Good breakfast spot right on the water. Can't beat the view!
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C-Bar
Good breakfast spot right on the water. Can't beat the view!
Drinks & Nightlife
Heritage Bar and Grill
137 Flinders StIconic Townsville Bar.
Parks & Nature
Magnetic Island is just off the coast (20min ferry ride), well worth a visit. beautiful beaches!
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Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is just off the coast (20min ferry ride), well worth a visit. beautiful beaches!
Beautiful rainforest and natural swimming holes close to Townsville. Plenty of hiking trails.
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Paluma Rainforest
Beautiful rainforest and natural swimming holes close to Townsville. Plenty of hiking trails.
Nice natural swimming hole located just 20 minutes south of Townsville. Hiking trails. Waterfall.
Bowling Green Bay
Alligator Creek RoadNice natural swimming hole located just 20 minutes south of Townsville. Hiking trails. Waterfall.
Beautiful natural swimming holes with waterfalls. On the way to Paluma, if you are doing one, you must do the other :)
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Crystal Creek
Beautiful natural swimming holes with waterfalls. On the way to Paluma, if you are doing one, you must do the other :)
Arts & Culture
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Denham StreetTownsville's City art gallery.
Learn about tropical North Queensland and it's history.
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I-Museum yaseTropical Queensland
70-102 Flinders StLearn about tropical North Queensland and it's history.
Entertainment & Activities
Reef Headquarters Aquarium
68 Flinders StreetTropical reef aquarium.
Getting Around
Ferry terminal, catch a ferry to the island.
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Magnetic Island Ferries
Ross StreetFerry terminal, catch a ferry to the island.
Sightseeing
Beautiful walking tracks with amazing views over the bay to magnetic island. A discovery tour of Townsville's military history.
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Jezzine Military Barracks
38-52 Howitt StBeautiful walking tracks with amazing views over the bay to magnetic island. A discovery tour of Townsville's military history.
Take in 360 degree views of Townsville from the top of this iconic hill. For the fitness fanatic; walk up the road or one of its many walking tracks with the many locals who use this hill as their favourite form of excercise.
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Castle Hill
Take in 360 degree views of Townsville from the top of this iconic hill. For the fitness fanatic; walk up the road or one of its many walking tracks with the many locals who use this hill as their favourite form of excercise.