Townsville luxury vacations hand-crafted by our Australia specialists.

Recording more than 320 days of sunshine each year, Townsville is a vibrant and bustling little city with a quaint coastal vibe. 

Here, ocean-side alfresco dining is part of daily routine, as is boutique shopping under the watchful gaze of the very central Castle Hill. 

Hike to the top of this giant pink granite monolith for views of the entire city – it’s the perfect place to orient yourself and spy which part to scope out next. With its military and seafaring history still very much intact, Federation-style architecture stands tall on Townsville's streets, and hauntingly-still ship wrecks lay low in nearby waters. 

History buffs can binge on facts at the Museum of Tropical Queensland, or don a suit to dive to the catastrophic wreck of the SS Yongola. 

As for habitual island hoppers, Magnetic Island is only a 25-minute ride away and tempts a total of 23 bays and beaches.