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Townsville Area Attractions
Townsville Area Attractions Directory : Parks and Gardens
Anderson Park Botanic Gardens
Anderson Park Botanic Gardens Townsville is one of the three separate gardens which together form the Townsville Botanic Gardens being developed by the Metropolitan Council. Being a garden of international repute, Anderson Park is often crowded by plant enthusiasts and unfussy visitors. Planned under the Botanic Gardens Masterplan of Australia, Anderson Park perfectly caters to a wide variety of public activities and expectations. The arboretum inside contains fine varieties of tropical tree f...Anderson Park Botanic Gardens
Townsville
Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens
The Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens are located along Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan in the city of Thuringowa (twin city of Townsville). The gardens feature a wide range of native flora situated amongst large lawn parks and paved pathways. The gardens also feature an artificial lake which attracts significant birdlife and a soundshell which is a venue for many community events and celebrations. The gardens are in close proximity to restaurants and visitor services. Entry to the gardens is free.Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens
Townsville
Pioneer Park and Ross River
Pioneer Park is located in Thuringowa on the banks of the Ross River and Ross River Dam. The park provides recreational facilities and is a popular fishing location. Facilities include sporting fields, picnic and barbecue areas. This park is the planned location for the development of the Thuringowa Riverway project, a major community facility with integrated facilities and attractions including retail, community, environmental and entertainment precincts.Pioneer Park and Ross River
Thuringowa Central
Queens Gardens
Queens Gardens are one of three botanical gardens of Townsville, Queensland. Queens Gardens are located in the suburb of North Ward, at the base of Castle Hill, near to both the city centre and The Strand beachside park. They have been called Townsville's finest park. The park covers over four hectares. The garden is divided into quadrants, each with a central fountain. Special areas include a formal rose garden, the Herb Society's garden, the annuals garden beds, the 2 small hedge mazes, a ra...Queens Gardens
Townsville
Rollingstone Park
Rollingstone's Bushy Parker Park is a designated limited free tent and vehicle camping area. It is a popular spot with an attractive freshwater creek swimming area next to the park. Download the flyer from the Thuringowa website for more information on free camping. Regular community markets are also held there, on the first Saturday of each month from April to September from 8.00 a.m. to noon. Rollingstone also boasts a Museum, the restored Rollingstone Railway Station filled with historical ...Rollingstone Park
Rollingstone
The Strand
The Strand is a seaside foreshore located in Townsville, Australia. It is located in the suburb of North Ward. The Strand has a magnificent view of the Port of Townsville and Magnetic Island, as well as views stretching all the way out to Cape Cleveland. Townsville's fantastic beachfront promenade, The Strand incorporates a jetty, recreational park, restaurants, cafes, a series of headlands, a free water park, picnic areas and swimming pools and enclosures.The Strand
Townsville
Townsville Palmetum
The Palmetum is a unique tropical experience covering over 17 hectares. It is a botanical garden featuring one family of plants - the palms. Approximately 60 species of palms are native to Australia and most are represented in the Palmetum. The collection contains around 300 species, many rare and threatened in their natural habitat. The Palmetum has been designed to display plants in environmental context to habitat type from the dry tropics to the wet tropical lowlands. In addition to these r...Townsville Palmetum
Townsville