Name: Aquarius on the Beach
Price range: $104 total
Rating: 8.6

Your Northern Queensland Vacation

Make planning your next big adventure quick and easy with a Northern Queensland vacation package. Whether it's the food scene, history or something else entirely that brings you to this destination, our package deals will help you discover it all. With so much to see on a trip to Northern Queensland, it can be hard to know where to start. Kick off your journey in Townsville at Magnetic Island National Park and The Strand Beach — two leading attractions here. Another great city to add to your itinerary is Ayr. Be sure not to miss Stardust Drive-In Theatre and Nelsons Lagoon Park. If you're ready to stop daydreaming and start doing, Expedia will help turn your Northern Queensland vacation into reality.

Where to stay in Northern Queensland

Find the best Northern Queensland areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Northern Queensland

Kirwan

If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

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Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(18 reviews)

This easy-to-navigate and very scenic transport hub is the gateway to the beaches, bush walks and wildlife of one of Queensland’s most idyllic islands.

Castle Hill

5/5(8 reviews)

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.

Billabong Sanctuary

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Cuddle a koala, hold a snake and hand-feed cassowaries and wallabies at this interactive sanctuary that protects native wildlife on the shores of the billabong.

What to do in Northern Queensland

Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef Agincourt Reef Cruise

$138

per traveler

92% of travellers recommend

Activity Cape Tribulation, Daintree and Wildlife Tour

Cape Tribulation & Daintree Wilderness Tour with River Cruise (TCT)

$167

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Full Day Tour to Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef and Fitzroy Island

$194

per adult

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Northern Queensland Hotel Deals

Madison Plaza Townsville

409 Flinders St., Corner Of Stanley And Flinders St., Townsville, QLD

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7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)

"Nice"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

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Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville

334 Flinders Street, Townsville, QLD

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$113 nightly

$124 total

Aug 22 - Aug 23

Total includes taxes and fees

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)

Townsville

"Great location, helpful staff but room was too cold"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

Aquarius on the Beach

75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD

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$95 nightly

$104 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total includes taxes and fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

"The Strand in Townsville is always a good place to stay but the Aquarius is outdated and old fashioned and worn out"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

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