Title: Visit Douglas: 2026 Douglas, Townsville Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Douglas](https://expedia.com/Douglas-Townsville-Hotels.0-n6348425-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Townsville](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Townsville.d6047631.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Townsville](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Townsville.d6047631.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Douglas](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Douglas.d6348425.Car-Rental-Guide)[Douglas Vacations](https://expedia.com/Douglas.d6348425.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Douglas ## Townsville ## Visit Douglas Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Townsville Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Townsville.dx6047631) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal featuring a ferry as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217205/909ffd5c-d6b4-4793-bad9-a5d763257ad7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal 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. [](https://expedia.com/Magnetic-Island-Ferry-Terminal-Townsville.d6217205.Vacation-Attraction) ![North Queensland Stadium in Railway Estate a suburb of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998020096/df9f5ff0-66e4-47fc-8950-074e9ab2b51d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Queensland Country Bank Stadium Catch an event at Queensland Country Bank Stadium during your trip to Townsville. [](https://expedia.com/Queensland-Country-Bank-Stadium-Railway-Estate.d553248635998020096.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Strand showing tropical scenes and a garden as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217104/70a9b4f6-672a-4b39-adcd-81de58865e28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Strand Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in Townsville? While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/The-Strand-Beach-North-Ward.d553248635936293807.Vacation-Attraction) ![The Stand overlooking Magnetic Island #sunset #myhome #thisistownsville #queensland ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6217111/f8dfcca5-b415-4727-ae9e-649ae8eb1b5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Strand-Park-North-Ward.d553248635044701449.Vacation-Attraction) ![Castle Hill featuring landscape views, general coastal views and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087015/b0bc7c3f-248b-4037-b264-a953fd2b567c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Castle-Hill-Castle-Hill.d6087015.Vacation-Attraction) ![Queens Gardens featuring forests and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967683/bdd2acd1-9eb3-4991-88ee-56da0400fb50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Queens-Gardens-North-Ward.d553248621526967683.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/476809/18e7987c-06a6-4fb5-bd1f-8016743da655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville $31 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sealink-magnetic-island-ferry-return-trip-from-townsville.a476809.activity-details) ![Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/674162/330b17d0-cc48-40ee-b872-5f4cda425fc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Townsville Sunset Sail Cruise Boat Tour Charter Hire Sailing Hire $79 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/townsville-sunset-sail-cruise-boat-tour-charter-hire-sailing-hire.a674162.activity-details) ![Magnetic Island: Sunset & Shipwreck Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49811271/d6bfaf39-b9a5-4470-9b72-20e78c864452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnetic Island: Sunset & Shipwreck Cruise $70 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/magnetic-island-sunset-shipwreck-cruise.a49811271.activity-details) ![Great insta moments at sunset](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/674158/4878ef6a-83db-4949-a0ce-89807de69cae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnetic Island Sip and Sail Sunset Cruise $98 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/magnetic-island-sip-and-sail-sunset-cruise.a674158.activity-details) ![Jetski Hire Magnetic Island customers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47087084/1bf6914e-5d3a-4f1d-92ea-df78938d18da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magnetic Island 30-Minute Jet Ski Hire – 1 to 4 People $99 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/magnetic-island-30-minute-jet-ski-hire-1-to-4-people.a47087084.activity-details) ![Townsville City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49471354/c7bd956c-636c-4d0f-87ea-67ee9e09be77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Townsville City Tour $53 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/townsville-city-tour.a49471354.activity-details) [See all activities in Townsville](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Townsville.d6047631.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Douglas Hotel Deals ![Aquarius on the Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3960000/3952900/3952853/e2d22f8e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aquarius on the Beach 75 The Strand North Ward QLD $102 nightly $112 total Mar 25 - Mar 26 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews) Adequate Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F25%2F2026&endDate=3%2F26%2F2026&selected=3952853&PinnedHotelID=3952853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348425) ![Ardo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99230000/99224400/99224381/77ca0966_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ardo 67 SIR LESLIE THIESS DRIVE Townsville QLD $190 nightly $210 total Apr 23 - Apr 24 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre and Magnetic ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (322 reviews) We had an ocean view room which was beautiful. Very clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend paying for the ocean view. Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F23%2F2026&endDate=4%2F24%2F2026&selected=99224381&PinnedHotelID=99224381&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348425) ![Madison Plaza Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/62700/62678/b47c41ca_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Madison Plaza Townsville 409 Flinders St. Townsville QLD $112 nightly $123 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) This great hotel adjoins the City Arcade, with Woolworths, a chemist, hairdresser, bottleshop and other shops. Very close to everything in the city centre. The temperaturewas kept perfect by the airconditioner. Lovely rooms. Friendly staff. Very clean. Comfortable beds. Slept the best in ages. Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=62678&PinnedHotelID=62678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348425) ![The Ville Resort - Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19200/19136/f0d26892_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Ville Resort - Casino Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Townsville QLD $150 nightly $165 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Clean Room, Great Location Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F1%2F2026&endDate=4%2F2%2F2026&selected=19136&PinnedHotelID=19136&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348425) ![Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5096000/5095912/5ad77688_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville 8-10 Palmer Street South Townsville QLD $114 nightly $125 total Apr 3 - Apr 4 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews) Very small balcony with a large tree encroaching on it. Pool didn’t have a hand rail to support elderly or disabled people to get in or out. Fire alarm went off twice in one day. Rooms were clean but doors were in need of repair. Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F3%2F2026&endDate=4%2F4%2F2026&selected=5095912&PinnedHotelID=5095912&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6348425) ![Allure Hotel & Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9560000/9550200/9550142/1de98cc2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Allure Hotel & Apartments Cnr Morehead St and McIlwraith St South Townsville QLD $90 nightly $99 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Maritime Museum of Townsville and ReefHQ ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (768 reviews) Excellent location in a modern, clean and bright property. 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Make a stop by Willows Shopping Centre or Riverway Lagoon while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.com/Townsville-Thuringowa-Central.dx6344481) ![Castle Hill Sunset Townsville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634382329245/d2b15eb8-1ed4-4845-9ca8-1575a578df1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kirwan If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Townsville-Kirwan.dx553248634382329245) ![Townsville CBD and Harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336682/4241e564-213b-4e41-801c-376353b03874.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Aitkenvale Shopping and restaurants are some things travelers note about Aitkenvale. Check out Townsville Palmetum or Murray Sporting Complex while you're familiarizing yourself with the larger area. [](https://expedia.com/Townsville-Aitkenvale.dx6336682) ![Palmetum Gardens is one of Townsville’s four Botanical Gardens. It’s a 17 hectare botanic garden displaying one of the largest and most diverse public collections of palms in the world – 300 species of palm, many rare and threatened, and includes most Australian palms.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353373/a63a6424-59dd-434c-bee7-dde7113b7f18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Annandale While visiting Annandale, you might make a stop by sights like Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum. [](https://expedia.com/Townsville-Annandale.dx6353373) ![Mount Stuart showing a small town or village, a sunset and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6354165/55a64dac-e219-48eb-b06f-7021e4875dcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Stuart When in Mount Stuart, you can plan a visit to Mount Stuart and Townsville Palmetum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.com/Townsville-Mount-Stuart.dx6354165) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Murray While Murray isn't home to many top sights, Cluden Racecourse and Murray Sporting Complex are some notable places to visit nearby. 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