Cluden
Townsville
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
The Strand Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at The Strand Beach during your travels in Townsville? While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Strand Park
Strand Park is just one of the places to see in Townsville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Things to do
SeaLink Magnetic Island Ferry return trip from Townsville
Magnetic Island: Behind the Scenes Tour
Top hotels in Cluden
Madison Plaza Townsville
Very clean staff was kind
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Great and enjoyable overnight stay
Reviewed on 9 Jan, 2026
The Ville Resort - Casino
All of the above
Reviewed on 14 Jan, 2026
The Palmer Collective
Good value, central location, great staff.
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Oaks Townsville Hotel
Great apartment that had everything we needed. Comfortable bed. Adequate cooking facilities for simple meals. There was also a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer which we really appreciated! Unfortunately it rained for most of our stay so we couldn’t use the pool but the gym was good. We ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026
Rambutan Resort
Clean, everything we needed, nice pool, easy late check-in.
Reviewed on 14 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cluden
Rosslea
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Rosslea and you might want to plan a stop by Murray Sporting Complex and Cluden Racecourse while you're in the area.
Railway Estate
While visiting Railway Estate, you might make a stop by sights like Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Hermit Park
Hermit Park is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Reid Park Street Circuit and Queensland Country Bank Stadium while you're in town.
Stuart
When in Stuart, you can plan a visit to Cluden Racecourse and Billabong Sanctuary, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Murray
Though Murray may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cluden Racecourse and Mount Stuart.
South Townsville
Visitors highly recommend South Townsville for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Maritime Museum of Townsville while you're in town.
