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Townsville Area Attractions
Townsville Area National Parks and Reserves by City
Townsville Area Attractions Directory : National Parks and Reserves
Alligator Falls Track, Bowling Green Bay National Park
Alligator Falls track, Bowling Green Bay National Park (Mount Elliot section). Alligator Creek flows through Bowling Green Bay National Park in a series of cascades, deep pools and waterfalls. The track to Alligator Falls starts from the southern end of the day-use area. The Alligator Creek lookout is located 500 metres along the track and then continues on for another two kilometres to Cockatoo Creek, an ideal place for a rest and a swim. From Cockatoo Creek the track meanders roughly parall...Alligator Falls Track, Bowling Green Bay National Park
Townsville
Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park
Set in a landscape of open woodland and vine thickets, Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park protects a variety of animal and plant life. The park features the historic Quarantine Station—established in 1915, to quarantine passengers on incoming ships. During World War II the American and Australian armies used this area. Camps were set up on nearby beaches and the Quarantine Station was used as a hospital. Mountain bike or walk the trails. Enjoy a picnic or barbecue on the foreshore. Learn about ...Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park
Townsville
Forts Walk, Magnetic Island National Park
Forts Walk, Magnetic Island National Park - One of the most popular tracks on the island, the Forts Walk leads to historic WWII fortifications and infrastructure. Lookouts along the way afford excellent views to the Palm Island Group in the north and Bowling Green Bay National Park in the south. Koalas are often seen in trees along the track. The walk culminates in 360 degree views from the top of the fortifications. Starting on Horseshoe Bay Road at the turn-off to Radical Bay, the track ascen...Forts Walk, Magnetic Island National Park
Townsville
Goold Island National Park
Goold Island National Park's forests spill onto the sandy beaches of this untouched tropical island in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Dugong and turtles feed on seagrass beds in shallow waters surrounding the island. The park is significant to Aboriginal people. In the past they built extensive fish traps here. Relax, bush camp and picnic on the western beach and enjoy superb views of nearby Hinchinbrook Island. Walk through eucalypt woodland and return along the beach. Explore patc...Goold Island National Park
Townsville
Magnetic Island National Park
Magnetic Island National Park presents a striking landscape of massive granite boulders, towering hoop pines, scenic sandy bays and fringing reefs. The island is easily accessible from Townsville and is noted for its abundant wildlife and varied history. Explore Magnetic Island's most picturesque spots via a 36 kilometre network of walking tracks. Look for koalas, rock-wallabies, possums and a variety of birds. Swim or snorkel in secluded sandy bays and explore diverse reef and fish life. Dis...Magnetic Island National Park
Magnetic Island
Mount Elliot, Bowling Green Bay National Park
Bowling Green Bay National Park covers 57,900 hectares of coastal and mountainous country. The habitats range from mangroves at sea level to rainforests on the mountain tops. The national park includes a wetland that has gained international recognition as a significant habitat for waterfowl, and has been listed under the Ramsar Convention. In the summer months at least 30 different species of birds migrate to the park from various parts of the world. Mount Elliot reaches a height of 1,210 metre...Mount Elliot, Bowling Green Bay National Park
Alligator Creek
Paluma and Crystal Creek Rainforest
Paluma Range is a rainforest haven located approximately 60 minutes drive north of the city of Townsville. Paluma village is located on the mountain-top - a quaint rainforest township offering tea and craft rooms. Along the Paluma Range highway is Little Crystal Creek and Big Crystal Creek, both of which are ideal for swimming, camping (permit required), bushwalking, picnicking or barbecue. Magnificent panoramic views from various lookouts along the Paluma range. Paluma and Crystal Creek is an...Paluma and Crystal Creek Rainforest
Townsville City
Townsville Town Common Conservation Park
Townsville Town Common Conservation Park is a birdwatcher's paradise! Only minutes from the centre of Townsville - open woodland, grassland, swamps and vine thickets provide a habitat and refuge for as many as 280 bird species. Summer rains transform the area into an immense wetland, attracting large flocks of waterbirds. The park offers excellent birdwatching opportunities at each of six observation points. From bird hides, view flocks of magpie geese, brolgas, finches, wrens and cisticolas. Ta...Townsville Town Common Conservation Park
Townsville