Unique Things To Do In Townsville

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Townsville is destination filled with surprisingly unique and interesting things to do from eclectic dining and nightlife to adventures you can't find anywhere else. 
  1. Street Art Walking Trail
This Townsville attraction comes as a surprise for many who have never visited the region and can't picture the small beach town having an entire trail of street art, but this walkway does not disappoint! 
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  1. Visit Hoi Polloi Café
A trendy spot nestled behind Agora House, this espresso bar is a one of the local’s favourite things to do in Townsville with quality coffee and an edgy vibe at the heart of their appeal. Drop by on a Friday or Saturday night for beer and cocktails or the mornings for amazing coffee, breakfast and baked goods.
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  1. Townsville Brewery
Enjoy a trip to the heritage landmark Townsville Brewery to enjoy stunning architecture and freshly brewed beer. The tasting paddles are thoroughly popular as you can enjoy a taste of all the signature beers as well as the seasonal brews. The brewery is also a good spot to stop for lunch as the pub grub is well priced.

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  1. Eat at A Touch of Salt then take an Adventure
Enjoy a meal at A Touch of Salt (using your MyDQ Card for a discount!) before enjoying a riverside stroll. When you’re ready for an after-dinner walk, wander from the restaurant across the Victoria bridge along the riverside path, back across the Lowth’s Bridge and back to the hotel, or out to one of the bars for a nightcap.

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  1. Day trip to Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is a tropical paradise where you can snorkel shipwrecks such as the SS Adelaide, enjoy a bushwalk with a side of WW2 history on the Forts Walk, or hire a photogenic barbie car to explore the island in style.

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  1. Museum of Underwater Art
Recently opened, this underwater display is truly one of Queensland’s most impressive attractions. Created by underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor to cultivate culturally and environmentally friendly tourism. You can find this gallery sprawled across a number of underwater sites along the North Queensland coast. The first installation ‘Ocean Siren’ is visible from The Strand.

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  1. Castle Hill
While this Townsville attraction does not actually feature a castle, the walk to the top of Castle Hill does boast spectacular 360 degree views of the city and ocean for only 2.9 kilometres of walking.
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  1. Wallaman Falls
Take a trip just two hours north west of Townsville to see Australia’s highest permanent single drop waterfall, Wallaman Falls. Hidden in the luscious Girringin National Park the 268 meter plunge of mega liters of water is an impressive sight.

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Take a holiday off the beaten path and find new adventures, call our team at Discover Queensland today on 1300 788 553 to book your Townsville accommodation

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