Douglas Travel Guide
Townsville
Popular places to visit
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Catch an event at Queensland Country Bank Stadium during your trip to Townsville.
The Strand Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in Townsville? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Castle Hill
Catch the sea breezes on this pink granite landmark in the city’s heart and enjoy 360-degree views of the city’s harbor and across to Magnetic Island.
Strand Park
Strand Park is just one of the places to see in Townsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Queens Gardens
Walk beneath ancient hoop pines, navigate a maze, see the Australian cockatoos or have a picnic in the lush setting of these tropical gardens.
Museum of Tropical Queensland
Set out on a discovery tour of the cultural and natural heritage of North Queensland in this interactive waterfront museum with ever-changing exhibits.
Top hotels in Douglas
Aquarius on the Beach
Wonderful as always. Great go to for Townsville stay
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Great location, clean and comfortable room
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Madison Plaza Townsville
Whilst this facility was being renovated our room was clean and co.fortable and the staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Ardo
Minor damage to some of joinery which I would to be fixed in a hotel of this standard. Shower was in need of a good clean.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Rambutan Resort
Rambutan is our first choice for our frequent visits to Townsville. The rooms are well appointed and always very clean. The location is very convenient with a range of decent restaurants in walking distance. The restaurants on site are very handy for when we just want to relax by the pool too. The ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Clean and spacious rooms; good location
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Douglas
Thuringowa Central
Unique features of Thuringowa Central include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Willows Shopping Centre or Riverway Lagoon while you're exploring the area.
Kirwan
If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.
Aitkenvale
If you're spending time in Aitkenvale, you might enjoy its shopping and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Townsville Palmetum or Murray Sporting Complex.
Annandale
If you're spending some time in Annandale, Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum are top sights worth seeing.
Mount Stuart
Mount Stuart might not have many top sights, but Mount Stuart and Cluden Racecourse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Mundingburra
Mundingburra is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Anderson Park Botanical Gardens and Bush Garden Landcare Site.
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