Townsville
Located halfway between the tip of Cape York and Brisbane, Townsville is a coastal city in northeastern Queensland with a population of 234,283, according to the 2021 census.
Townsville is a major service centre for northern Queensland and the main centre for government administration outside Brisbane.
With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville offers a laid-back tropical lifestyle with a wide range of outdoor recreation options and is a popular tourist destination.
Townsville CBD’s skyline is dominated by the distinctive Castle Hill. The Strand, as well as Magnetic Island, located just a short 30-minute ferry ride away, are just some of the popular tourist spots.
The Strand Walk
Within a walking distance north of Townsville city centre, the Strand is a 2.2 km beachfront promenade that features flat bike and walkway paths, swimming beaches, picturesque picnic spots, and lookout points, waterfront restaurants and cafes, and family-friendly parks and playgrounds.
There are many tourist attractions on or close to the Strand including the 15-hectare Jezzine Barracks and Kissing Point Fort heritage precinct and the Strand Rockpool at the northwestern end, and the Strand Water Park, Breakwater Marina and Anzac Memorial Park at the southeastern end of the Strand.
There are ample parking spaces along the Strand so you may park your car anywhere and walk part or the whole length of the Strand.
And after your walk, enjoy a coffee break at one of the many cafes on the Strand that offer magnificent ocean views.
If you feel energised, you may continue your walk in the Jezzine Barracks and Kissing Point Fort heritage precinct.
Want to discover more great walking locations around Perth? Check out the “By the Waters” blogs.
Within a walking distance north of Townsville city centre, the Strand is a 2.2 km beachfront promenade that features flat bike and walkway paths, swimming beaches, picturesque picnic spots, and lookout points, waterfront restaurants and cafes, and family-friendly parks and playgrounds.