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tropical holidays – there’s more sunshine and less rain, you don’t have to compete with swarms of tourists, the dining scene is robust, and there’s that unmistakable North Queensland charm that will have you relaxed in no time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou might be on the doorstep of reef and rainforest, but there’s more than enough to keep you busy smack bang in the centre of town.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHere’s how to get the most out of a weekend in Townsville.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EFriday\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E7PM: Arrive footloose and fancy-free\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re road trippin’, all roads lead to Townsville thanks to a top guy called Bruce (Highway).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re flying in from down south, the beautiful thing about the capital of the north is you can ditch the office on Friday afternoon and be in the tropics within a couple of hours.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ESaturday\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E6AM: Wakey 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It’s opportune to get moving and burn some energy while you can.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETownsvillians are an active bunch and every day over 2500 activewear-cladded fitness freaks march to the top of Castle Hill. If you’re up for a challenge, try the ‘goat track’. It measures about 10 on the burning-calf-ometre (the hill falls just metres short of being classed a mountain, after all). Push through it as you’ll be rewarded with a picture-perfect sunrise setting.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDo yourself a favour and bring your camera, SPF30+ and water bottle – there’s a tap at the top to refill.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E9AM: Beet it to breakfast\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29594 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-beet-bar.jpg\" alt=\"The Beet Bar\" width=\"691\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-beet-bar.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-beet-bar-300x213.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-beet-bar-335x238.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBy now your blood sugar levels are crashing and hangry-ness just got real. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/04/08/best-breakfasts-townsville/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebreakfasts in Townville\u003C/a\u003E, but there’s new clean eating options available now, too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDrop into Paleo Café on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/city-lane-townsville\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"City Lane\"\u003ECity Lane\u003C/a\u003E for their delicious smashed avocado on paleo toast or beeline it to The Beet Bar who serve up wholesome and organic foods.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re vegan, vegetarian or meat eater, you will find something delicious to get your motor running. Think fresh salads, quiches, pressed juices, smoothies, raw desserts, and acai bowls. It’s enough to hyperventilate in a superfood stupor. (Tip: The Bounty Bowl topped with coconut yoghurt and cacao nibs is a great place to start.)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce your belly is nourished, hire a bike from Outer Limits Adventure and check out the city’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/11/03/townsville-shopping-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eboutique shopping circuit\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E12PM: Lunch like a local\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29598 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-rambutan.jpg\" alt=\"Rambutan Townsville\" width=\"691\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-rambutan.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-rambutan-300x213.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-rambutan-335x238.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter a lazy poolside lunch at ‘glampackers’ resort, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/04/16/rambutan-resort-townsville/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Rambutan\"\u003ERambutan\u003C/a\u003E, take a stroll or continue your bike ride down to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/strand-the\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"The Strand Townsville\"\u003EThe Strand\u003C/a\u003E, a two-kilometre stretch of lush tropical parkland along the waterfront.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn a sunny day, which is about 320 days a year, views of Cleveland Bay and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/destination%20information/magnetic-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Magnetic Island\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E take centre stage here. Don’t be fooled by the island’s uninhabited facade, there’s a thriving community and a range of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Townsville-North-Queensland?PG=1&SG=accomm&PS=10&L=283DD8DB0B8C4EF2BDA8CAAAEEB9E135#spanel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Magnetic Island Accommodation\"\u003Eaccommodation options\u003C/a\u003E for your next weekend away.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29599\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-rock-pool.jpg\" alt=\"Jezzine Barracks\" width=\"691\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-rock-pool.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-rock-pool-300x213.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-rock-pool-335x238.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHead to the rock pools at the northern end of The Strand for a dip, wander through the artwork at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/jezzine-barracks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Jezzine Barracks\"\u003EJezzine Barracks\u003C/a\u003E or take an afternoon siesta in the shade.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5PM: Wine and dine at City Lane\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29595\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-city-lane.jpg\" alt=\"City Lane sign\" width=\"691\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-city-lane.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-city-lane-300x213.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-city-lane-335x238.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETownsville’s laneway dining and bar precinct, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/city-lane-townsville\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"City Lane Townsville\"\u003ECity Lane\u003C/a\u003E, is an unexpected but welcomed surprise. Modern and relatively new on the scene, it’s a local’s hangout on the weekends and a favourite for after-work Friday drinks. It’s the perfect place for a progressive happy hour tour as roaming between the hotspots is encouraged.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGrab a lemon meringue martini from Donna Bionda and wander over to Shaw & Co. to enjoy a local lobster roll with fennel remoulade.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ESunday\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E9AM: Enjoy coffee culture\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29602\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hoi-polloi-espresso-bar.jpg\" alt=\"Hoi Polloi Espresso Bar\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hoi-polloi-espresso-bar.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hoi-polloi-espresso-bar-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hoi-polloi-espresso-bar-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s easy to walk past Hoi Polloi Espresso Bar from Flinders Street so follow your nose – this hipster joint brews good coffee.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe hole-in-the-wall café has loads of personality with random knick-knacks like a framed photo of Ryan Gosling, creepy gnome mugs and a curious collection of retro microscopes.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMissing the Denham Lane entrance is not an option as Belgium muralist ROA and self-taught Kiwi stencil artist HaHa have used the walls as a giant canvas, adding to Townsville’s already banging \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/01/29/street-art-townsville/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Estreet art scene\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E11AM: To market, to market to buy a…\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29596 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-cotters-markets.jpg\" alt=\"Cotters Markets, Flinders Street\" width=\"691\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-cotters-markets.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-cotters-markets-300x213.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-cotters-markets-335x238.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake a leisurely stroll down Flinders Street and head to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/cotters-markets\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Cotters Markets\"\u003ECotters Markets\u003C/a\u003E, which spills between Stanley and Denham Streets every Sunday from 8:30am – 1pm.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPrepare for a sensory overload as stall holders show off their locally grown fruit and veg, handmade artisan breads and pastries, indie fashion and exotic plants and flowers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E12PM: Townsville Brewery and Malt Restaurant\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29600\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-the-brewery.jpg\" alt=\"Townsville Brewery and Malt Restaurant\" width=\"691\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-the-brewery.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-the-brewery-300x213.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-the-brewery-335x238.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPub grub this ain’t! If you like your brew fresh and frothy, allow the barkeep to serve up a Townsville Bitter that’s been brewed and bottled just metres from where you sit. It feels cosy here with the dark timber bar, leather seat booths and dimly lit surroundings.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA Townsville icon at over 100 years old, the building was once the Townsville Post Office and military communications headquarters during World War II.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E3PM: I scream, you scream, gelato!\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29597\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-juliettes.jpg\" alt=\"Juliette's\" width=\"691\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-juliettes.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-juliettes-300x213.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tsv-juliettes-335x238.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust like Romeo, you and Juliette’s will come together in a dangerous union of love. Sweet, creamy, freshly-made gelato love that is. Nestled under giant fig trees, this family-owned meeting place is a must-do for coffee (some say the best in town), sweets, and of course, gelato.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThey’ve got all the classics but the special occasion flavours are way more fun. The bright blue and yellow swirls of the ‘North Queensland Cowboys’ flavour caught my eye following their premiership win, tickling childhood memories with its bubblegum sweetness.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5pm: Start planning your next visit\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s time to head home, but before you do, suss out what’s coming up on Townsville’s event scene. During the winter months, the city hosts signature events like the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/event/australian-italian-festival-2016\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Australian Italian Festival\"\u003EAustralian Italian Festival\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/event/australian-festival-of-chamber-music\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Australian Festival of Chamber Music\"\u003EAustralian Chamber Music Festival\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Townsville-North-Queensland?SG=accomm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EAccommodation\u003C/a\u003E can fill up quickly so it’s worth planning your return well in advance. Yes, that means you can have more gelato, too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EInspired for your next Queensland holiday? \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/holiday-deals\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESee these hot holiday deals\u003C/a\u003E!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDid we miss anything? What would you do with a weekend in Townsville?\u003C/h2\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1463536828000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EThere’s more to Townsville than reef and rainforest. Here’s how to spend a weekend in the city’s heart.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"48-hours-in-townsville","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/48-hours-in-townsville.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/48-hours-in-townsville.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],":type":"teq/components/contentfragment","model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"How to spend 48 hours in tropical Townsville","headlineColor":"#ff4eff","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#005af5","text":"Itinerary"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"Plan Your Holiday","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday"},{"active":false,"title":"Itineraries","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries"},{"active":true,"title":"48 hours in Townsville","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-townsville"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2018_TSV_MagneticIslandCastleHill_WalkingAndHiking_ 137908.jpg","alt":"48 hours in Townsville","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Carleon Coulta","resourcePath":"/content/teq/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-townsville/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2026-05-12T05:48:00.942Z","image":{"src":"/home/users/2/221XTZsY1cHYCwFX0Qxi/profile.profile.image","alt":"Carleon Coulta"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor"},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville\" title=\"Townsville North Queensland\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E has some serious pros over its more well-known neighbours when it comes to tropical holidays – there’s more sunshine and less rain, you don’t have to compete with swarms of tourists, the dining scene is robust, and there’s that unmistakable North Queensland charm that will have you relaxed in no time.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou might be on the doorstep of reef and rainforest, but there’s more than enough to keep you busy smack bang in the centre of town.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere’s how you can make the most of paradise with this 48-hour (or longer) itinerary.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 1\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"editorial_descriptio_421815738":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E7am: Views from the top\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image497b5b5a-de83-4e41-8a31-d6d00d9ac862":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/web-images/2020_TSV_CastleHill_WalkingandHiking_KatiePurling_141750.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/web-images/2020_TSV_CastleHill_WalkingandHiking_KatiePurling_141750.jpg","alt":"Castle Hill Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image497b5b5a-de83-4e41-8a31-d6d00d9ac862.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1622608770647/2020-tsv-castlehill-walkingandhiking-katiepurling-141750.jpeg","uuid":"fc2fed57-6c10-42b3-bda8-06fab1045f46","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Castle Hill",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text89bee8d3-0855-4200-bc13-4f9991a8b299":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EYou \u003Ci\u003Ecould\u003C/i\u003E drive to the top of \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/castle-hill-56b260ae7b935fbe730e0344\" title=\"Castle Hill\"\u003ECastle Hill\u003C/a\u003E for incredible 360-degree views, but there’s a whole lotta eating ahead. It’s opportune to get moving and burn some energy while you can.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETownsvillians are an active bunch and every day over 2500 activewear-clad fitness fanatics march to the top of Castle Hill. If you’re up for a challenge, try the ‘goat track’. It measures about 10 on the burning-calf-ometre (the hill falls just metres short of being classed a mountain, after all). Push through it, as you’ll be rewarded with a picture-perfect sunrise setting.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDo yourself a favour and bring your camera, SPF30+ and water bottle – there’s a tap at the top to refill.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E9am: A nourishing breakfast\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image6ded8a42-f8b1-45eb-ae4a-86dcfa5f262b":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_BornWildWholefoods_CityLane_FoodAndDrink_celestemitchell.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_BornWildWholefoods_CityLane_FoodAndDrink_celestemitchell.jpg","alt":"Born Wild Wholefoods, City Lane, Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image6ded8a42-f8b1-45eb-ae4a-86dcfa5f262b.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1622608764631/2020-tsv-bornwildwholefoods-citylane-foodanddrink-celestemitchell.jpeg","uuid":"fc1f0e44-6721-423c-9241-379fe7b3f921","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/celestemitchell/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@celestemitchell\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textbf21136b-3324-45e5-81fb-433d11ad7c53":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EYou’re spoilt for choice when it comes to \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/best-breakfasts-townsville\" title=\"best breakfast townsville\"\u003Ebreakfasts in Townville\u003C/a\u003E, but there’s new clean eating options available now, too.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDrop into Born Wild Wholefood on \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b265d72cbcbe7073adf932-city-lane-townsville\" title=\"City Lane\"\u003ECity Lane\u003C/a\u003E who serve up wholesome and organic foods.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re vegan, vegetarian or meat eater, you'll find something delicious to get your motor running. Think fresh salads, quiches, pressed juices, smoothies, raw desserts, and acai bowls. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce your belly is nourished, hire a bike from Outer Limits Adventure and check out the city’s \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/shopping/townsville-shopping-guide\" title=\"Townsville shopping\"\u003Eboutique shopping circuit\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E12pm: Townsville Brewery and Malt Restaurant\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image4de12f46-e87a-4227-97c9-ddc172239032":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_TheBrewery_BreweriesAndDistilleries.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_TheBrewery_BreweriesAndDistilleries.jpg","alt":"Townsville Brewery and Malt Restaurant","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image4de12f46-e87a-4227-97c9-ddc172239032.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1681960986866/2020-tsv-thebrewery-breweriesanddistilleries.jpeg","uuid":"fcf518db-e242-4d9c-8df7-3b8b18857be5","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textfe234249-73d8-4587-be4a-17c77447b595":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EPub grub this ain’t! If you like your brew fresh and frothy, allow the barkeep to serve up a Townsville Bitter that’s been brewed and bottled just metres from where you sit. It feels cosy here with the dark timber bar, leather seat booths and dimly lit surroundings.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA Townsville icon at over 100 years old, the building was once the Townsville Post Office and military communications headquarters during World War II.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfterwards, head to the rock pools at the northern end of The Strand for a dip, wander through the artwork at the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2656bd5f1565045da8907-jezzine-barracks\" title=\"Jezzine Barracks\"\u003EJezzine Barracks\u003C/a\u003E or take an afternoon siesta in the shade.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E3pm: I scream, you scream\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imaged3ce2a62-8ffa-470a-bf8d-287f35256014":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_JuliettesGelateria_FoodAndDrink-__leoalexander.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_JuliettesGelateria_FoodAndDrink-__leoalexander.jpg","alt":"Juliette's Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imaged3ce2a62-8ffa-470a-bf8d-287f35256014.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1622608790311/2020-tsv-juliettesgelateria-foodanddrink---leoalexander.jpeg","uuid":"94ca2a17-f734-42c9-8ff0-85a55d812e00","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/__leoalexander/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@__leoalexander\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textfe1f960a-2194-44fc-96df-03917227c2b8":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EJust like Romeo, you and\u003Cb\u003E Juliette’s\u003C/b\u003E will come together in a dangerous union of love. Sweet, creamy, freshly-made gelato love that is. Nestled under giant fig trees, this family-owned meeting place is a must-do for coffee (some say the best in town), sweets, and of course, gelato.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey’ve got all the classics but the special occasion flavours are much more fun - think the bright blue and yellow swirls of the ‘North Queensland Cowboys’ flavour.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E5pm: Wine and dine at City Lane\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image6d2c9988-60b5-4ed1-b403-b24c8cdf84c2":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_CityLane_FoodAndDrink_MarinersNorthQ.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_CityLane_FoodAndDrink_MarinersNorthQ.jpg","alt":"City Lane, Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image6d2c9988-60b5-4ed1-b403-b24c8cdf84c2.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1622608812153/2020-tsv-citylane-foodanddrink-marinersnorthq.jpeg","uuid":"2e083069-3d40-4209-bc7e-ae985a4c00bc","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/marinersnorthq/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@marinersnorthq\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textf9760b74-b2a1-4a41-9f51-0b1419bc618b":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ETownsville’s laneway dining and bar precinct, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/city-lane-townsville\" title=\"City Lane Townsville\"\u003ECity Lane\u003C/a\u003E, is an unexpected but welcomed surprise. Modern and relatively new on the scene, it’s a local’s hangout on the weekends and a favourite for after-work Friday drinks. It’s the perfect place for a progressive happy hour tour as roaming between the hotspots is encouraged.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGrab a lemon meringue martini from Donna Bionda and wander over to Shaw & Co. to enjoy a local lobster roll with fennel remoulade.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EDay 2\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","headlinesColor":"#ff4eff","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"textf9760b74_b2a1_4a":{"text":"\u003Ch3\u003E7am: Enjoy coffee culture\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image2b851fac-ddfa-48e2-9f5b-70a69ba36c42":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/web-images/2020_TSV_HoiPolloi_RestaurantsandCafes_KatiePurling_141755.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/web-images/2020_TSV_HoiPolloi_RestaurantsandCafes_KatiePurling_141755.jpg","alt":"Hoi Polloi Cafe Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image2b851fac-ddfa-48e2-9f5b-70a69ba36c42.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1612686416057/2020-tsv-hoipolloi-restaurantsandcafes-katiepurling-141755.jpeg","uuid":"b9ba000b-381c-4290-b034-90a18819e044","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Hoi Polloi Cafe",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text4271610b-50de-436d-b026-83e78b0e7924":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EIt’s easy to walk past \u003Cb\u003EHoi Polloi Espresso Bar\u003C/b\u003E from Flinders Street so follow your nose – this hipster joint brews good coffee.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe hole-in-the-wall café has loads of personality with random knick-knacks like a framed photo of Ryan Gosling, creepy gnome mugs and a curious collection of retro microscopes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMissing the Denham Lane entrance is not an option as Belgian muralist ROA and self-taught Kiwi stencil artist HaHa have used the walls as a giant canvas, adding to Townsville’s already banging \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/street-art-townsville\" title=\"street art townsville\"\u003Estreet art scene\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E8am: Head over to Maggie\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image_211236573":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2019_TSV_MagneticIsland_RadicalBay_Islands_ReubenNutt.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2019_TSV_MagneticIsland_RadicalBay_Islands_ReubenNutt.jpg","alt":"Snorkelling on guided Aquascene tour, Radical Bay Magnetic Island | Townsville to Mission Beach road trip","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_211236573.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1622599650975/2019-tsv-magneticisland-radicalbay-islands-reubennutt.jpeg","uuid":"d97c7711-5ecc-4236-9ab5-cab68796c926","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_75978177":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Magnetic Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/magnetic-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E is just 8 kilometres off the coast and a speedy 20 minute ferry trip from the mainland. There are up to 18 return trips to Magnetic Island daily with the \u003Ca title=\"Sealink ferry\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/transport/p-56b25e41d5f1565045da0de9-sealink-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESeaLink\u003C/a\u003E passenger ferry, or a vehicle ferry operated by Fantasea Cruising Magnetic, operating up to eight trips daily. Hire a Tropical Topless car or a Mini Cooper from Isle Hire to help you make your way around the island.  \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEnjoy a Maggie Discovery Tour for the morning with \u003Ca title=\"Aquascene Magnetic Island\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-57fcd035d47faa9f4a37fe48-aquascene-magnetic-island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAquascene\u003C/a\u003E to discover the natural beauty of the island's most scenic bays, beaches, reefs and impressive granite boulder headlands. Another option is the Maggie Explorer Tour for a full day to swim, snorkel and explore the fringing reefs around the island. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_1630648821":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_MuseumOfUnderwaterArt_MOUA_JasonDeCairesTaylor_142292.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_MuseumOfUnderwaterArt_MOUA_JasonDeCairesTaylor_142292.jpg","alt":"Diving through the Coral Greenhouse","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_1630648821.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1622775574767/2020-tsv-museumofunderwaterart-moua-jasondecairestaylor-142292.jpeg","uuid":"d6cfc641-62c7-4d0a-b07c-0e178f279d62","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Museum of Underwater Art",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_27984576":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EKeen diver? \u003Ca title=\"Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dd02880253d74c4545e-adrenalin-snorkel-and-dive\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAdrenalin Snorkel and Dive\u003C/a\u003E offers several options for full day trips: head out to the Great Barrier Reef where the crew chooses the best site subject to the day's conditions; check out the surreal \u003Ca title=\"Museum of Underwater Art\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/museum-of-underwater-art\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMOUA (Museum of Underwater Art)\u003C/a\u003E, or experience one of the top five wreck dives in the world - the \u003Ca title=\"SS Yongala dive site\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2658caeeeaaf773cf8454-ss-yongala-dive-site\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESS Yongala\u003C/a\u003E which sank during a cyclone in 1911.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E3pm: Find some furry locals\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image_942133887":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2018_TSV_MagneticIsland_Koala_JesseLindemann_137924.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2018_TSV_MagneticIsland_Koala_JesseLindemann_137924.jpg","alt":"Koala, Magnetic Island","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/48-hours-in-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image_942133887.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1622608618134/2018-tsv-magneticisland-koala-jesselindemann-137924.jpeg","uuid":"8cddb26c-e894-4e7a-ba5b-4cd734530f8e","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Koala, Magnetic Island",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_202615279":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EMagnetic Island is home to the largest koala colony in Northern Australia, and one of the best places to spot a wild Koala is along the Forts Walk, a 4km trail from the Forts Carpark. 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If you're up for super-fresh seafood done right, head to Sandi's in \u003Ca title=\"Horseshoe Bay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b260142cbcbe7073ad9fdf-horseshoe-bay\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHorseshoe Bay\u003C/a\u003E or Saltwater restaurant in \u003Ca title=\"Nelly Bay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26013aeeeaaf773cf2bcc-nelly-bay\" target=\"_self\"\u003ENelly Bay\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe last ferry heads back to the mainland at 10pm or 11pm, depending on the day; but why not stay a night or more at one of Maggie's wide variety of accommodation options? Choose from beachfront cabins, resort-style and self-contained apartments, hotels and motels. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce you're back in town, take the time to extend your stay and explore even more of Townsville's surrounds. 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