Guidebook for Douglas
Food Scene
The Watermark Townsville
72-74 The StrandAmazing Food with stunning views of the Strand.
Indian Friends
12 Hervey Range RdGreat Indian Take-a-way
Various little restaurants with a great city lane way vibe. Awesome food for everyone.
The Courtyard Townsville | City Lane
373 Flinders StVarious little restaurants with a great city lane way vibe. Awesome food for everyone.
Great Thai cuisine. The restaurant is small so it can get loud during busy periods. Great for take-a-way
Joy Thai Restaurant
67 Tavern StGreat Thai cuisine. The restaurant is small so it can get loud during busy periods. Great for take-a-way
Juliette's
58 The StrandTownsville's best homemade Gelato! A certain must when your in town.
This place is the best for coffee, bakery items both sweet and savory. They have the best pies and the best pastries around!
31 locals recommend
Otto's Fresh Food Market
5 Illuka StThis place is the best for coffee, bakery items both sweet and savory. They have the best pies and the best pastries around!
Parks & Nature
The iconic 'Goat Track' is a must do when you visiting/staying in Townsville. Whether you are an avid hiker or just getting started it suits everyone. It is very popular with the locals so peak times are 5-7am and 5-7pm.
53 locals recommend
Castle Hill
The iconic 'Goat Track' is a must do when you visiting/staying in Townsville. Whether you are an avid hiker or just getting started it suits everyone. It is very popular with the locals so peak times are 5-7am and 5-7pm.
The best way to see Australia's native animals that you may not see in the wild. Have lunch with a Croc or your photo with a Koala.
49 locals recommend
Billabong Sanctuary
2 Muntalunga DriveThe best way to see Australia's native animals that you may not see in the wild. Have lunch with a Croc or your photo with a Koala.
Full of awesome hiking trails, beaches and awesome food! A must when in Townsville.
96 locals recommend
Magnetic Island
Full of awesome hiking trails, beaches and awesome food! A must when in Townsville.
Another must do for anyone visiting Townsville. Take a picnic lunch and your swimmers and have a dip at Big or Little Crystal Creek.
27 locals recommend
Crystal Creek
Another must do for anyone visiting Townsville. Take a picnic lunch and your swimmers and have a dip at Big or Little Crystal Creek.
Sightseeing
You haven't seen Townsville until you have an a Gelato from Juliette's and then walked along the Strand.
12 locals recommend
The Strand
The StrandYou haven't seen Townsville until you have an a Gelato from Juliette's and then walked along the Strand.
Arts & Culture
During theatre season there are many different plays, musicals, operas, ballet's and comedians playing at the Civic Theatre. So it pays to have a look at what is on during your stay.
13 locals recommend
Townsville Civic Theatre
41 Boundary StDuring theatre season there are many different plays, musicals, operas, ballet's and comedians playing at the Civic Theatre. So it pays to have a look at what is on during your stay.
If your interested in Art then you must have a stop in and look around the latest display at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.
29 locals recommend
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
Denham StreetIf your interested in Art then you must have a stop in and look around the latest display at the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.
Essentials
Woolworths Riverside Gardens
228-244 Riverside Boulevard5 Minutes away from the house.
Riverside Gardens Pharmacy
228-244 Riverside BoulevardPharmacy 5 minutes from the house.
Entertainment & Activities
Reading Cinemas
30 Hervey Range RdBig movie complex with many restaurants surrounding it.
Great activity to do with friends and family.
6 locals recommend
Kingpin Townsville - Bowling, Laser Tag, Karaoke, Parties
16 High Range DrGreat activity to do with friends and family.
Getting Around
This is a major bus exchange as well where you can swap between lines.
49 locals recommend
Stockland Townsville Shopping Centre
310-330 Ross River RdThis is a major bus exchange as well where you can swap between lines.
Major bus stop here also. 10 minute walk from the house
19 locals recommend
JCU: James Cook University, Australia, Townsville, Douglas Campus
1 James Cook DriveMajor bus stop here also. 10 minute walk from the house