Town Common
Townsville
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Popular places to visit
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Catch an event at Queensland Country Bank Stadium during your trip to Townsville.
The Strand Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in Townsville? While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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.
Museum of Tropical Queensland
Set out on a discovery tour of the cultural and natural heritage of North Queensland in this interactive waterfront museum with ever-changing exhibits.
Things to do
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
Magnetic Island Tour: Maggie Comprehensive
Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour
Townsville Boat Cruise & Yacht Club Lunch Package Sailing Charter
Top hotels in Town Common
Aquarius on the Beach
"It was a convenient location and accessible. The actual room was dirty and had mould on the kitchenette cabinets and through the bathroom. Buy some mould killer and go through the rooms one by one cleaning the mould out of them. Very off-putting and most likely won't stay there again."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
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The Ville Resort - Casino
"Hallway smelt damp, carpet was old, loose and stained, wall outside room was literally falling apart and hanging out clearly from excessive water damage. Room felt dirty, stains on built in couch and decorative covers on the end of the bed, all wine glasses in the room were visibly dirty - clearly ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
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Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Madison Plaza Townsville
"Very good place to stay in city and close for NRL games"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
"Staff were both informed and friendly. Room was excellently maintained."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Town Common
Bohle
Bohle is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Townsville area, you might plan a trip to Pallarenda or Northern Beaches Leisure Centre.
Rowes Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Rowes Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Townsville Sports Reserve and The Strand Beach.
Garbutt
You'll enjoy the bars and museums in Garbutt. You might want to make time for a stop at Pitstop Karting or Royal Australian Air Force Townsville Museum.
Belgian Gardens
Restaurants and gardens are notable features of Belgian Gardens. You might consider stopping by Pallarenda while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Bushland Beach
Bushland Beach is well liked for its parks. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Townsville area, you might plan a trip to Northern Beaches Leisure Centre or Shelly Beach.
West End
Travellers like the historical sites in West End, and National Trust Heritage Centre is a top attraction you might want to visit.
