Things to Do
Castle Hill
Castle Hill provides a number of walking tracks with panoramic views of Townsville and Magnetic Island, and also offers vehicle access.
The Strand
The Strand is a 2.2km world-class beachfront promenade custom-built for enjoyment. Along this palm tree studded stretch are bike and walkway paths, safe swimming beaches, picturesque picnic spots, a water park and chic restaurants and bars with to-die-for water views.
You can enjoy the free family fun of the water park, fish off the pier, choose to get active with a jog, or simply laze on Australia's Cleanest Beach and enjoy the million dollar views to Magnetic Island. The Strand offers the best of all worlds.
Jezzine Barracks
Jezzine Barracks is a 15 hectare heritage precinct that commemorates the Military and Aboriginal heritage of the Kissing point headland, and has 32 specially commissioned public artworks and large scale landscaping work. Facilities also include a BBQ area, coastal walkway, observation deck, picnic shelters and playground.
The Rockpool
Locate across the road from the Shoredrive is the beautifull Rockpool, a man man made ocean filled pool where you can have a dip. There are plenty of places to have a relax in the shade, picnic and BBQ facilities and Restaurants.
Reef HQ
Explore the magical wonders of the Great Barrier Reef at the world's largest coral Reef Aquarium, Reef HQ Great barrier Reef Aquarium. Home to thousands of fish, sharks and turtles (to name a few) you can immerse yourself through the underwater viewing tunnel and discover the beauty and wonder of the Great Barrier Reef.