Take advantage of Townsville’s features and attractions

Townsville is one of the sunniest destinations in North Queensland, and a great coastal location for all types of travellers to visit, stay in and explore. Whether you want to get away for a summer break or need a relaxing place to stay, Beach House Motel is situated right in the heart of The Strand and close by to a wide variety of the best Townsville features and attraction on offer.

From natural attractions to unique experiences, there has never been a better time to stay in Townsville than now. Our modern and vibrant region boasts an extensive range of activities catering to all ages, including the famous Strand Waterpark, ferry tours and art galleries.

As a mecca for sporting activities, Townsville is the home of the North Queensland Cowboys (NRL). Our city also hosts the Townsville 400, V8 racing every July. 

If you are travelling with the whole family or visiting Townsville by yourself, you will find plenty to keep you entertained, including:

• The Strand
• The Strand Waterpark
• Magnetic Island
• Museum of Tropical North Queensland 
• Cotters Market
• Reef HQ  (Closed due to Renovations)
• Billabong Sanctuary (20-25min drive South of Townsville)
• Paluma Range/Crystal Creek Waterfalls (1.5hr drive North of Townsville)
• Frosty Mango - Great Ice-cream
• Hervey Range Heritage Tea Rooms
• Kiteboarding (Pallarenda)
• Barra Fun Park
• Skydiving on the Strand
• Castle Hill Lookout 
• Mount Stuart Lookout 
• Palmetum Botanical Park 
• Queens Gardens 
• Jezzine Barracks
• The Ville Casino
• Ross River Dam
• Maritime Museum
• Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
• Reef Diving and snorkelling trips
• Large shopping centres
• Boutique shopping
• Scenic & Military Tours
• Jezzine Military Museum
• Crikey Trikey Joy Rides

The Beach House Motel staff have excellent knowledge of all Townsville features and attractions and will gladly help you organise and book tours, tickets and activities.