4 Family-Friendly Attractions in Townsville

An underrated travel destination on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Townsville is a great place to spend your holiday with your entire family. It is one of the sunniest regions in the Tropical North Queensland that boasts an approximately 300 days of sunshine annually.

With Townsville’s perfect weather, relaxing atmosphere, awe-inspiring museums, and thrilling water activities, you and your family will certainly enjoy your holiday here. This vibrant city has a lot of outstanding things to offer to visitors of all ages. It is an ideal option for an all-round travel destination that you can actually afford.

In fact, a car hire in Townsville is now available to let you drive around the whole city with comfort. You can explore the stunning city with your whole family and visit all the attractions you want to see any time.

Hence, here are some of the family-friendly tourist spots that you must visit when you are in Townsville:

Magnetic Island

Never let the opportunity slip away to spend even a day in Magnetic Island while you are in Townsville. This island oasis is a section of the Great Barrier Reef, which is ideal for a family vacation. It offers pristine beaches, spectacular views, rich wildlife, and tons of exhilarating outdoor activities. Certainly, all of you, even the kids, will enjoy this island because there are so many things to do for everyone.

The Strand

Hang out at The Strand with your entire family and make the most out of your stay in Townsville. This beachfront promenade is the centre of the city’s outdoor enjoyment and entertainment. There are numerous restaurants, playgrounds, and free access to its huge water park that is surrounded by grass areas meant for playing. More so, you can spend your day shopping, appreciating art, and eating at its world-class dining establishments. The Strand is absolutely a place of joy to spend time with your loved ones.

Town Common Conservation Park

Another popular Townsville’s attraction that you need to visit is the Town Common Conservation Park. Generally, it is a tropical wetland environment that you can easily reach in just minutes away from the city. The main focus of this nature reserve is the bird life, which houses almost 280 species. In addition, the park has its own purpose-built birdwatching tower that offers free top-notch views of different herons, ducks, geese, and other kinds of animals.

Reef HQ Aquarium

Known as the biggest living coral reef aquarium, Reef HQ Aquarium is a part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. It was built as a Bicentennial Commemorative project that showcases impressive coral reef exhibit of various kinds of creatures. Your family will definitely appreciate this place, most especially the little ones.

All in all, Townsville has a lot of things to offer to you and your family. With all these places mentioned above, you will totally experience one of the best family vacations ever. The gorgeous city of Townsville never disappoints, so plan your getaway here ahead of time. Do not forget to add these attractions in your itinerary.

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