Kelso

Townsville

Popular places to visit

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal which includes a ferry as well as a small group of people

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.

Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
The Strand Beach

The Strand Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in The Strand? While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

The Strand Beach
Strand Park

Strand Park

Explore the great outdoors at Strand Park, a lovely green space in The Strand. Stroll along the area's riverfront, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Strand Park
Castle Hill which includes general coastal views, landscape views and a small town or village

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.

Castle Hill
Museum of Tropical Queensland featuring interior views and heritage elements

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.

Museum of Tropical Queensland
Queens Gardens showing a park and forests

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.

Queens Gardens

Things to do

Magnetic Island: Lunchtime Sailing Cruise

Magnetic Island: Lunchtime Sailing Cruise

P9,172
Per adult
Magnetic Island: Lunchtime Sailing Cruise
Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise

Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island

P13,585
Per adult
Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island
aerial view of coastal area

30-Minute Magnetic Island Scenic Flight

P15,926
Per adult
30-Minute Magnetic Island Scenic Flight
Townsville Lunchtime or Morning Sailing Private Charter

Townsville Lunchtime or Morning Sailing Private Charter

P15,312
Per adult
Townsville Lunchtime or Morning Sailing Private Charter
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville

SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville

P1,554
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
90-Minute Hinchinbrook Island Flight

90-Minute Hinchinbrook Island Flight

P37,032
Per adult
90-Minute Hinchinbrook Island Flight
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Top hotels in Kelso

Madison Plaza Townsville
Madison Plaza Townsville
4 out of 5
409 Flinders St., Corner Of Stanley And Flinders St., Townsville, QLD
The price is P3,420 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
P3,420
P3,762 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Always a comfortable place to stay after a long drive, new lifts and key card upgrades are great. The ladies smoking outside the front door were a bit intimidating, this was in no way a reflection on the hotel. Easy quick and seamless check in was also a relief after driving 8 hours. Always a pleasure ..."

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Madison Plaza Townsville
Aquarius on the Beach
Aquarius on the Beach
4 out of 5
75 The Strand, North Ward, QLD
The price is P5,069 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
P5,069
P5,626 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free parking, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good position"

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Aquarius on the Beach
The Ville Resort - Casino
The Ville Resort - Casino
4.5 out of 5
Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville, QLD
The price is P5,875 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
P5,875
P6,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Nice last minute stay!
"Last minute booking, comfortable room. Woke to a lovely ocean view. Spacious bathroom and room."

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

The Ville Resort - Casino
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
4.5 out of 5
8-10 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD
The price is P5,988 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P5,988
P6,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Townsville. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (990 reviews)
Negatives over ride the positive
"Positives- Hotel is in a great position for walking to restaurants and bars and is close to the stadium. Apartment was spacious and bed was comfortable. Option of a pillow menu if desired. Negatives- We had booked a 1 bedroom with balcony as per the pictures on the booking site and when at check ..."

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2024

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
The Robert Towns
The Robert Towns
4 out of 5
261 Stanley Street, Townsville, QLD
The price is P4,562 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
P4,562
P5,018 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (737 reviews)
"Overnight stay was all good."

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024

The Robert Towns
The Palmer Collective
The Palmer Collective
4 out of 5
12 14 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD
The price is P4,612 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
P4,612
P5,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Townsville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (661 reviews)
"It’s good"

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2024

The Palmer Collective
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Other neighbourhoods around Kelso

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Condon

While Condon might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1300SMILES Stadium and Riverway Lagoon.

Condon
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Douglas

While there might not be top attractions in Douglas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Riverway Lagoon and Willows Shopping Centre.

Douglas
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Thuringowa Central

Unique features of Thuringowa Central include the river views and shopping. Make a stop by Willows Shopping Centre or Riverway Lagoon while you're exploring the area.

Thuringowa Central
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Kirwan

If you're spending some time in Kirwan, 1300SMILES Stadium and Aboriginal Reserve are top sights worth seeing.

Kirwan
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.

Annandale

While visiting Annandale, you might make a stop by sights like Murray Sporting Complex and Townsville Palmetum.

Annandale
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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.

Aitkenvale

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