What to do and see in Townsville, Queensland: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

Tour Townsville We specialise in small group size exclusive and unique tours that tell the story of Townsville through its history and scenic sights.

Northern Conquest Charters are a quality fishing charter business operating out of Townsville Queensland We offer a large range of fishing charters including day trips, overnight trips , Barramundi and extended live aboard experiences

The only marine biologist led eco-tour in Townsville. Come join us for a day trip to one of the best hotspots for humpback whales on the coast of Queensland!

Remote Area Dive (RAD) – is a family owned and operated business that has evolved from a part time passion to become one of the most successful dive businesses in Townsville! Our totally unique operation in Townsville makes us the diver’s & snorkeler’s choice. We take just 12 passengers on our day boat tours to the reef ensuring you’ll enjoy a very exclusive, individual and private reef experience, visiting stunning reef locations teaming with biodiversity. You get to visit pristine parts of the reef in a much more intimate way. Small passenger numbers mean a whole lot more of everything: from personal attention, privacy, time in the water and under the water! Our small dive groups are perfect for those nervous or inexperienced divers.

GUIDED JET SKI TOURS & HIRE Townsville WaterSports is a Jet Ski hire and drive company that provide tours of Cleveland Bay, The Strand and Cape Pallarenda and magnetic Island. Townsville WaterSports provides supervised Jet Ski hire out from the Townsville Strand. We also run tours out of Daydream Isalnd in the beautiful Whitsundays with a tour that encompasses the Mole Isalnd group.

Want to explore a shipwreck, dive on the Great Barrier Reef and visit a rainforest, all in one day? Situated in the city centre, the Museum showcases life in the tropics from dinosaurs to modern day, with our travelling exhibitions and local displays adding a touch of the unexpected. The Museum is family-friendly and has free activities and tours every day including a great activity where you can help fire a ships cannon (at 11am and 2.30Pm daily, covered shoes required). Our Cafe is open from 10am to 3pm daily and serves great coffee, milkshakes, fresh sandwiches, wraps, slices and more. There are gluten-free options as well. And we've got FREE WiFi!

Billabong Sanctuary is Australia's best interactive wildlife experience. There are interactive talks and feeding shows throughout the day commencing at 9:15 am. At these wildlife presentations you will learn all about the unique characteristics of Australia's native animals. The talks are not only informative but a lot of fun, so will have one of your best experiences at an Australian attraction. The native animals are displayed in their natural habitats of wetlands, eucalypt forest and rainforest. Highlights of the Sanctuary are holding a koala, hugging a wombat, hand feeding a cassowary, holding a small crocodile and wrapping a python around your neck. You will also be able to sit next to a dingo for a photo opportunity and watch feeding of giant estuarine or saltwater crocodiles. The wildlife presentations are repeated in the afternoons so nobody misses out. You can also return the following day with no extra charge. There are picnic areas with free gas barbecues or enjoy a meal at the Blinky Bill Cafe. You can also cool off in our tropically landscaped pool.

A PADI 5 Star Dive Centre dedicated to the perfect experience on Australia's best dive sites the SS Yongala wreck & the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.

Just metres short of a mountain, Castle Hill is the giant pink granite monolith that stands proud in the centre of Townsville - a perfect place for visitors to orientate themselves. As well as offering vehicle access, Castle Hill provides a number of popular walking tracks, which are frequented by more than 2,500 locals a day! The 360-degree views of Townsville at the top are well worth the journey. Be sure to have a camera on hand, particularly for sunrise or sunset as these are photo opportunities which shouldn't be missed. As well as offering an iconic centre piece for the city and spectacular scenic views, Castle Hill has a significant history. The Hill's vantage was used by visiting American soldiers during World War II. According to local legend, the visitors famously offered to demolish the hill and use the rock to build a bridge to Magnetic Island. A World War II observation bunker sits on one corner of the Hill reminding visitors of Castle Hill's military history. Castle Hill facilities include car parking, public amenities, drink fountains and shaded seating to enjoy while taking in some of the best views of the city and across to Magnetic Island.