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URL","value":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/c1fcf9d74d9af780b3af792886d99cd1?s=96&d=wp_user_avatar&r=g","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"author_profile_URL":{"dataType":"string","title":"Author Profile URL","value":"https://en.gravatar.com/c1fcf9d74d9af780b3af792886d99cd1","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"title":{"dataType":"string","title":"Title","value":"20 (almost) free things to do in Townsville","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"content":{"dataType":"string","title":"Content","value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re after an adventure, something tasty, or you just want to take advantage of the (average) 320 days of sunshine \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Townsville-North-Queensland\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Townsville North Queensland\"\u003ETownsville North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E is blessed with per year, one thing’s for sure: you don’t need a heavy cash flow here to have some fun!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom crystal creeks and drive-in movies to ghost tours and twilight sailing, here are 20 free and cheap things to do in Townsville for under $25.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. A day at the Barracks\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40341 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jezzine-barracks.jpg\" alt=\"Jezzine Barracks\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jezzine-barracks.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jezzine-barracks-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jezzine-barracks-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou don’t need to be a military buff to enjoy a day at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Jezzine-Barracks\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jezzine Barracks\"\u003EJezzine Barracks\u003C/a\u003E (although if you are, you’ll definitely want to hit up the Army Museum while you’re there).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of a $40 million facelift, the parklands has been decked out with a scenic coastal boardwalk that winds it way from The Strand to Rowes Bay, an ethno-botanical trail, and over 30 specially commissioned art installations giving a nod to both the Aboriginal heritage and the role the site played for the Australian Army.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESo pack a picnic and make a day out of this outdoor gallery.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E Free! Though donations at the m\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Euseum\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E are appreciated, so bring a gold coin. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Secret street art trail\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40343 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/townsville-street-art-trail-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile Townsville is known for its laid-back take on city life, beneath the cruisey exterior you’ll be surprised to find there’s a vibrant street art scene giving those Melbourne laneways a run for their money.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EGrab your camera and discover \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2015/01/29/street-art-townsville/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ethe best-kept secrets\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E lurking in the alleys and warehouses of the CBD and outer suburbs.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECOST:\u003C/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E Nada.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. To the Castle (Hill)\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28846\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/caste-hill.jpg\" alt=\"Caste Hill\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/caste-hill.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/caste-hill-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/caste-hill-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESadly, you won’t actually find a castle atop \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/castle-hill\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ECastle Hill\u003C/a\u003E (ironic isn’t it), but you will be rewarded with spectacular 360-degree views of the city. So lace up those runners and get set to huff and puff all over this giant pink granite monolith as you explore its many walking tracks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWould you rather bypass the whole exercise thing? Drive your car to the lookout to gawk at the scenery, which stretches all the way out to Magnetic Island.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E Zilch. If anything, you’ll gain from this activity because your bod is going to love you for it… unless you opt for the latter option, obviously.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Riverway\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28848\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/riverway-lagoons.jpg\" alt=\"Riverway Lagoons\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/riverway-lagoons.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/riverway-lagoons-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/riverway-lagoons-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re the next Libby Trickett or your spirit animal is the dugong, when the temperature is a risin’ there’s no better place to be than the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/riverway\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Riverway Lagoons\"\u003ERiverway\u003C/a\u003E lagoons.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENestled under shady trees with the Ross River as your backdrop, the lagoons – which cover an area in size of more than three Olympic swimming pools – cater to lap enthusiasts (hit the upper lagoon) or aqua relaxation (the lower lagoon is your spot, complete with sandy banks and shaded timber decks for lounging).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you’ve had enough water time, you can stroll the boardwalk and public art trail, grab a bite to eat at C Bar cafe, take a squiz in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/pinnacles-gallery\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Pinnacles Gallery\"\u003EPinnacles Gallery\u003C/a\u003E, or even catch a free flick (follow \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/parks-beaches-and-community-venues/riverway/visiting-riverway\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003Ethis link\u003C/a\u003E for more info on movie nights).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E Entry to the lagoon and parklands is free! Same goes for the gallery and many of their events and exhibitions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Rise and shine, it’s market time\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28849\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/townsville-markets.jpg\" alt=\"Townsville Markets\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/townsville-markets.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/townsville-markets-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/townsville-markets-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ENo weekend is complete without a trip to the markets. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn Saturday mornings, the North Shore Markets have got you sorted with an abundance of fresh fruit and veg. If you want to treat yo’ self to something delicious or locally made, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Cotters-Markets\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cotters Markets\"\u003ECotters Markets\u003C/a\u003E and Willows Rotary Markets on Sundays have got everything from terrariums and handmade jewellery to Belgium crepes.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENot much of a morning person? From February to December each year, on the first Friday of the month, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Strand-the\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Strand\"\u003EThe Strand\u003C/a\u003E Night Markets light up the park with entertainment, live music, and stall upon stall of every market offering you could think of, and then some: think traditional Italian cannolis, essential oils, fairy floss sticks, vintage clothes, henna, and even home-made dog treats!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E Free entry = more spending money.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Tick off an Australian wonder\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40345 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wallaman-falls.jpg\" alt=\"Wallaman Falls\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wallaman-falls.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wallaman-falls-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wallaman-falls-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERoad trip two hours north-west of Townsville to come face-to-face with Australia’s highest permanent single drop waterfall.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHidden in the rainforest-lined gullies of Girringin National Park, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Wallaman-Falls-Girringun-National-Park\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Wallaman Falls\"\u003EWallaman Falls\u003C/a\u003E is a sight you sure don’t see every day. From the main lookout, watch as Stony Creek plunges 268 metres in a clear single-drop, often through a rainbow-fringed cloud of mist. #mothernaturerules\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are two walks you can take while there – the Banggurru and Djyinda tracks – but we highly recommend the latter, which will take you from the lookout right down to the base of the falls on a 3.2km round-trip. Just make sure you bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes (because thongs/pluggers/flip flops will not suffice).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E*Note – While it’s not recommended you swim at the pools at the waterfall’s base (the rocks get super slippery), once you’ve returned to the lookout you can make your way back towards the campground on Wallaman Falls Road where there’s a refreshing swimming hole to cool off in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST: \u003C/strong\u003EOnly the fuel to get you there.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. Palm city\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40346 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/townsville-palmetum.jpg\" alt=\"Townsville Palmetum\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/townsville-palmetum.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/townsville-palmetum-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/townsville-palmetum-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Strand ain’t the only palm-studded star near the city and isn’t the only thing to do in Townsville – say hello to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Townsville-Palmetum\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Townsville Palmetum\"\u003EPalmetum Park\u003C/a\u003E, a whole 17-hectare botanic garden dedicated to one plant and one plant only… palm trees!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis tropical haven was designed to suit a variety of different palms originating from the dry tropics through to the wet tropical lowlands; it’s kind of like a recreated rainforest in the middle of the ‘burbs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStart by doing the loop around the Savannah Zone and lagoon – stopping in to check out the cacti and succulent garden in the Xerophytic Zone – before exploring the rainforest section.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon’t forget to bring insect repellent – this is the tropics after all!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E Free entry means you can save your pennies for a cuppa and some home-made cake at the Tumbetin Tea Rooms.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. Mango madness\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40350 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/frosty-mango.jpg\" alt=\"Frosty Mango\" width=\"691\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/frosty-mango.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/frosty-mango-300x231.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/frosty-mango-203x157.jpg 203w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/frosty-mango-72x54.jpg 72w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/frosty-mango-335x258.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re travelling between Townsville and Tropical North Queensland or you’re just salivating for a taste of their fresh, home-made creamy goodness, it’s a fact that the Frosty Mango is – or soon will be – everyone’s favourite pit stop.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOn top of finding a BFG mango here (give the fella a cuddle while you’re there), you’ll be stoked to find ice-cream and sorbet flavours made from almost every fruit you could think: black sapote (also known as chocolate pudding fruit #saywhat), guava, coconut, lychee, mulberries, soursop, and of course mango, just to name a few!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E One scoop for $4.50, two scoops for $8, three for $9.50, and a five-flavour boat for $17.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. Beach. Fish. Camp. Repeat.\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40347 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/balgal-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Balgal Beach\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/balgal-beach.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/balgal-beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/balgal-beach-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf your idea of the perfect weekend involves catching your own dinner, waking up to the soothing sounds of the ocean lapping on the shore, and long walks on the beach, then a camping adventure at one of Townsville’s northern beaches is right up your alley.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can call pitch up at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Saunders-Beach\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Saunders Beach\"\u003ESaunders\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Balgal-Beach\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Balgal Beach\"\u003EBalgal\u003C/a\u003E and Toomulla beaches for free, however there are maximum stay restrictions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more camping information check out the\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/parks-beaches-and-community-venues/parks-trails-and-camping/camping-and-caravan-sites\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E Townsville City Council website\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E*While it’s not recommended to go swimming, there is a patrolled stinger enclosure at Balgal Beach during November to May.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E No fees, yippee!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. Stalk the Strand\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28868\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/the-strand.jpg\" alt=\"The Strand\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/the-strand.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/the-strand-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/the-strand-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt wouldn’t be a trip to Townsville if you didn’t make good use of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Strand-the\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Strand\"\u003EThe Strand\u003C/a\u003E, and the best way to take in this stunning foreshore is to get strolling.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStart at the marina and work your way up the Esplanade, stopping in to laze and graze along the parklands, making your inner-child squeal with delight under the dumping bucket at the water park, before reaching the patrolled beach and rock pools for some more water-time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd the cherry on top to a perfect Strand day? A sweet serving from Juliette’s Gelateria.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E If you can hold back on the number of gelato scoops, you might be able to squeeze in a light lunch at one of the many cafes along the promenade.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E11. Village escape\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40348 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/paluma-range-national-park1.jpg\" alt=\"Paluma Range National Park\" width=\"691\" height=\"676\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/paluma-range-national-park1.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/paluma-range-national-park1-300x293.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/paluma-range-national-park1-335x328.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHad enough of the sand and salty seas? Day trip to the misty mountain village of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Paluma-and-Crystal-Creek-Rainforest\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Paluma and Crystal Creek Rainforest \"\u003EPaluma\u003C/a\u003E, 1.5 hours north of Townsville, where freshwater creeks and Wet Tropics Heritage-listed rainforest walks await.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStart with the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/paluma-mount-spec/about.html#things_to_do\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003Ewalking tracks around Paluma\u003C/a\u003E first, that way you can work up a bit of a sweat before cooling down at the crystal creeks on your way back down the range.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E Fuel plus any coffee and cake stops along the way.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E12. Beer o’clock\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_28869\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-28869\" class=\"wp-image-28869 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tasting-paddle-at-townsville-brewery.jpg\" alt=\"Tasting Paddle at Townsville Brewery\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tasting-paddle-at-townsville-brewery.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tasting-paddle-at-townsville-brewery-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/tasting-paddle-at-townsville-brewery-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-28869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arii_1/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@arii_1\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOkay, so the clock atop the tower of this heritage landmark post-office-turned-Townsville Brewery doesn’t actually work, but hey, it’s the beer part that really counts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can’t get fresher than beer that’s brewed literally metres away from you, and while it’s tempting to order a pint of each to taste the lot – especially with that north Queensland heat – you’re probably (read: much) better off grabbing one of their tasting paddles where you can try seven of their home-grown beers plus a seasonal option.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E With paddles at $12 a pop, you’ve got some cash spare for a bowl of warm nuts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E13. Ahoy!\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you fancy life on the seas with Captain Jack Sparrow, a visit to the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Museum-Of-Tropical-Queensland\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Museum of Tropical Queensland\"\u003EMuseum of Tropical Queensland\u003C/a\u003E is a must.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe HMS \u003Cem\u003EPandora\u003C/em\u003E is the star attraction and a permanent fixture of the Great Gallery, where visitors can explore the recreated bow of the ship and floor plan of the original layout, learning more about its history and unfortunate demise (after being sent from England to catch the infamous Bounty mutineers, the ship sank off the coast of Cape York in 1791 when it struck the Great Barrier Reef).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the sailing life doesn’t intrigue, there are plenty of other exhibitions on display to check out, ranging from the reef and enchanted rainforests to creepy crawlies and giant reptiles who ruled our ancient lands.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E Adult admission is $15 for visitors, $7.50 for Townsville and Burdekin residents, and FREE for Charters Towers and Hinchinbrook residents.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E14. Let’s taco about it\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40615\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40615\" class=\"wp-image-40615 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/the-courtyard.jpg\" alt=\"The Courtyard\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/the-courtyard.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/the-courtyard-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/the-courtyard-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-40615\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arii_1/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@arii_1\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBecause this should not be kept on the down-low any longer.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIntroducing Taco Tuesdays at The Courtyard in \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/City-Lane-Townsville\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"City Lane Townsville\"\u003ECity Lane\u003C/a\u003E, where Mexican pulled-pork beauties are being dished out at a measly two freakin’ dollars! AND you get to eat them under the watchful eye of resident gnomes in their retro beer garden.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECould a Tuesday night get any better? We think not.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E With tacos cheaper than chips, you can go to town on these bad boys and still have some cash left over to try their Yankee Sundae (if you’ve left enough room).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E15. Just beet it\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28909\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/the-beet-bar.jpg\" alt=\"The Beet Bar\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/the-beet-bar.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/the-beet-bar-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/the-beet-bar-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThose of you already on the superfood bandwagon would be familiar with these acai gods in the ‘ville, but if you haven’t yet had the chance to visit The Beet Bar, we highly recommend you do.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis wholefoods kitchen and superfood bar on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/attraction/Flinders-Street-East\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Flinders Street \"\u003EFlinders Street\u003C/a\u003E is a treat for the eyes \u003Cem\u003Eand\u003C/em\u003E stomach with their organic bowls and smoothies. They not only taste delicious but are visually appetising as well, with colours ranging from pink dragonfruit and activated charcoal to acai and caramel chai.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E Let’s just say you could get a smoothie and a bowl and still have change leftover from $25.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E16. Thriller nights\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-29143\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/charters-towers-tour.jpg\" alt=\"Charters Towers Tour\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/charters-towers-tour.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/charters-towers-tour-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/charters-towers-tour-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESwap your scary movie for the real deal on a ghostly night walk through Charters Towers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom the resident ghosts who continue to haunt their places of work to bloodstained remnants marking the spot of cold-blooded shootings, learn about the town’s gruesome and spooky past on a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/tour/Ghost-Tours\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ghost Tours\"\u003E90-minute tour\u003C/a\u003E through the old city center.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to make the most out of a trip to Charters Towers? Check out this \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2016/03/23/things-to-do-in-charters-towers/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003Eexpress guide\u003C/a\u003E with the top 10 things to do.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E Adult tickets are $16.50.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E17. Fancy a cuppa?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_40617\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40617\" class=\"wp-image-40617 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/herveys-range-heritage-tea-rooms-2.jpg\" alt=\"Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/herveys-range-heritage-tea-rooms-2.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/herveys-range-heritage-tea-rooms-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/herveys-range-heritage-tea-rooms-2-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-40617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arii_1/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@arii_1\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’ve got a penchant for good tea and lazy mornings, then the Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms are about to become your weekend regular.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis beautiful heritage-listed property – a scenic 40-minute drive up the winding range – is really something special, and not just because it has a fairy garden: it’s the home of one of the few slab-sided inns left standing in Australia, the oldest building of its type in North Queensland. #history101\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOrder a pot with a round of scones and stuff your faces under the shady trees in the front garden or inside the original hand-adzed hardwood building, constructed in the 1800s. Spend some more time exploring the grounds and herb garden (keep some coins handy to make a wish at the wishing well), play a game of boules or chess, or take to the outback walking trail at the back of the property.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E It won’t be hard to fill up your tummies when all menu options are under 20 bucks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E18. Drive-in movies\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou’ve probably got the gist by now that the Townsville region has a knack for doing things old-school. Well, that also applies to their movie-viewing habits, with the Tors Drive-In Cinema in Charters Towers one of the oldest and longest-running drive-in theatres in Queensland (they’ve been continually open since 1966!).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s definitely worth the 1.5hr drive to catch the latest blockbuster or classic films, especially since their prices have stood the test of time too (they are ridiculously cheap).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST: \u003C/strong\u003EGiving those city cinemas a run for their money, admission to Tors is just $8.50 for adults and $6 for children/students/pensioners. Expect the same reasonable prices for snacks and hot foods too, with everything from burgers, homemade choc tops, lolly bags and ham and cheese toasties costing you between $1.50 to $12.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E19. Stop… coffee time!\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40618 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hoi-polloi.jpg\" alt=\"Hoi Polloi Espresso Bar\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hoi-polloi.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hoi-polloi-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hoi-polloi-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you’re passing through the CBD and notice the bright-coloured graffiti walls down Denham Lane, do yourself a favour and check them out, because you’ll find one of the coolest hole-in-the-wall coffee spots in town.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter opening in 2014 at the rear of the heritage-listed Agora House, the Hoi Polloi Espresso Bar quickly became the locals’ favourite with their quality coffee and an edgy, artsy vibe that’s unlike any other cafe in Townsville.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGet your Insta-snapping fingers ready when you hit them up between 7.15am – 1.00pm from Monday to Friday and 8am – 1pm on weekends.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E Unless you’re a caffeine addict, you’ve got nothing to worry about.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E20. Learn to sail\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40619 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sailing-townsville.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sailing-townsville.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sailing-townsville-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/sailing-townsville-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf it’s a skipper’s life you’ve been yearning for, head down to the Townsville Yacht Club for their Wednesday Twilight Sails.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis weekly social event is perfect for anyone who has always wanted to try their hand at sailing but wasn’t sure how or where to start.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll you need to do is fill out a registration form on the day and hand it in by 5pm. Then, if there are sufficient spaces available, you will be assigned to one of their club member’s boats before setting sail in Cleveland Bay. (If you can’t get on a boat that night, don’t give up, keep trying!)\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECOST:\u003C/strong\u003E To register will set you back only $10.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhat’s your favourite thing to do in Townsville for under $25?\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis post was originally published in 2016 and was updated on 27 March 2018.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n","multiValue":false,":type":"text/plain"},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date","value":1522101600000,"multiValue":false,":type":"calendar"},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date Modified","value":1580941500000,"multiValue":false,":type":"calendar"},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","title":"Excerpt","value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re after an adventure or something tasty, there are plenty of cheap and free things to do in Townsville that won’t break the bank. 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Blake","resourcePath":"/content/teq/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/cheap-things-to-do-townsville/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-05-08T12:30:57.683Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/C/CXneAuruq8SV90SKwVPx/profile.profile.image","alt":"Catherine\t Blake"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re after an adventure, something tasty, or you just want to take advantage of the 320 days of sunshine \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003ETownsville North Queensland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E is blessed with each year, one thing’s for sure: you don’t need a heavy cash flow to get the most out of this coastal town. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom crystal creeks and drive-in movies to ghost tours and twilight sailing, here are 20 free and cheap things to do in Townsville for under $25.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EA day at the Barracks\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image215be6d3-34da-4af5-a148-4fca55314a7d":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_JezzineBarracks_HeritageAndLandmarks.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_JezzineBarracks_HeritageAndLandmarks.jpg","alt":"Jezzine Barracks | free things to do Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/cheap-things-to-do-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image215be6d3-34da-4af5-a148-4fca55314a7d.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696397562748/2020-tsv-jezzinebarracks-heritageandlandmarks.jpeg","uuid":"fe6e1917-12aa-44cc-8de4-6a8da956866d","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"texte6894277-5766-4713-a2e1-21fedf5433be":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EYou don’t need to be a military buff to enjoy a day at the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b2656bd5f1565045da8907-jezzine-barracks\" target=\"_self\"\u003EJezzine Barracks\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E (although if you are, you’ll definitely want to hit up the Army Museum while you’re there).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs part of a $40 million refurbishment, the parklands have been decked out with a scenic coastal boardwalk winding from The Strand all the way around to Rowes Bay. It also includes an ethno-botanical trail, and over 30 specially commissioned art installations pointing to the site’s Aboriginal heritage and the military significance of the Jezzine Barracks. This makes it something of an outdoor gallery, staged against the backdrop of Kissing Point Headland’s spectacular natural beauty. The trail is dotted with barbecue facilities so pack a picnic and make a day of it.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: Free, though donations at the museum are always appreciated.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMuseum of Underwater Art\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBut speaking of the Strand, the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/museum-of-underwater-art.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMuseum of Underwater Art\u003C/a\u003E recently opened as one of Far North Queensland’s most impressive attractions. Built to preserve and honour the history and stories of North Queensland locals, underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor was inspired to create a new type of culturally and environmentally aware tourism across a number of different underwater sites off the North Queensland coast. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe first installation built was ‘Ocean Siren’, visible from the Strand in Townsville. This impressive statue was modelled on Wulgurukaba Traditional Owner, Takoda Johnson. As an interactive piece, ‘Ocean Siren’ changes colour to reflect live data on sea water temperatures, sending a powerful environmental message to everyone who stops along the boardwalk.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: This public artwork is completely free to enjoy. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ESecret street art trail\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image8e2df4f5-934d-4a20-b2db-283c6f4283a8":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_TownsvilleStreetArtTrail_Photography.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_TownsvilleStreetArtTrail_Photography.jpg","alt":"Townsville Street Art | free things to do Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/cheap-things-to-do-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image8e2df4f5-934d-4a20-b2db-283c6f4283a8.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696397562789/2020-tsv-townsvillestreetarttrail-photography.jpeg","uuid":"d3d47a24-416a-499c-ac00-372caa5e8e09","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text71989e8a-e4fa-409a-bd57-8dde41a0ed5b":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ETownsville is known for its laid-back take on city life, but beneath the cruisy exterior you’ll find a vibrant street art scene that wouldn’t be out of place in any of the country’s major cities. For a completely free and captivating afternoon, take yourself on an art tour of all the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/street-art-townsville.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Emurals and public artworks\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E hiding in the alleys and warehouses of Townsville’s and outer suburbs.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: Absolutely nothing, until you reach Denham Lane.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFuel up\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe brightly coloured walls of Denham Lane are just the first draw, but once you take a closer look you’ll find one of the coolest hole-in-the-wall coffee spots in town.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAfter opening in 2014 at the rear of the heritage-listed Agora House, the Hoi Polloi Espresso Bar quickly became the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/locals-guide-to-townsville.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Elocals’ favourite\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E with their quality coffee and an edgy, artsy vibe that’s unlike any other cafe in Townsville.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey’re open for coffee, breakfast and baked goods throughout the week, and beer and cocktails on Friday and Saturday nights.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: Enough for a coffee or a frothy.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ETo the Castle (Hill)\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagee04d714d-66ac-42ae-a8ff-1246860468e8":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_CasteHill_WalkingAndHiking.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_CasteHill_WalkingAndHiking.jpg","alt":"Caste Hill | free things to do Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/cheap-things-to-do-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagee04d714d-66ac-42ae-a8ff-1246860468e8.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696397562831/2020-tsv-castehill-walkingandhiking.jpeg","uuid":"5e7b63e0-474c-4a44-aa73-8380d1ecc0af","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"texte46d7ed0-18d9-4d68-b2ef-73ad39716a51":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EYou won’t actually find a castle atop \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b260ae7b935fbe730e0344-castle-hill\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECastle Hill\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, but you will be rewarded with spectacular 360-degree views of the city. Lace up those runners and get set to huff and puff all over this giant pink granite monolith as you explore its many walking tracks.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot keen on cardio? Drive up to the lookout and marvel at the scenery, which stretches all the way out to Magnetic Island.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: Free.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERiverway\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen FNQ’s famous tropical temperatures soar, there’s no better place to be than the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26036d5f1565045da3554-riverway\" target=\"_self\"\u003ERiverway\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E lagoons.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENestled under shady trees with the Ross River as your backdrop, the lagoons, which cover an area the size of more than three Olympic swimming pools, cater to all swimmers. If you’re here for fitness, head to the upper lagoon to log laps, while the lower lagoon is where you should go for some aqua relaxation, complete with sandy banks and shaded timber decks for lounging.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you’ve had enough water time, you can stroll the boardwalk and public art trail, take a squiz in \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e327b935fbe730dd072-pinnacles-gallery\" target=\"_self\"\u003EPinnacles Gallery\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: Entry to the lagoon and parklands is free. Same goes for the gallery and many of their events and exhibitions.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERise and shine for the markets\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image4f469460-9b03-4f28-ba97-024c348cc06e":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_TownsvilleMarkets_Markets.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_TownsvilleMarkets_Markets.jpg","alt":"Townsville Markets | free things to do Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/cheap-things-to-do-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image4f469460-9b03-4f28-ba97-024c348cc06e.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696397562873/2020-tsv-townsvillemarkets-markets.jpeg","uuid":"113b1184-2948-47b9-a22c-33693babeb10","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textbbe5ffe4-68da-4a97-bd94-69646247ea23":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ENo weekend is complete without a trip to the markets.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOn Saturday mornings, the North Shore Markets’ abundance of fresh produce will set you up for the week with a delicious and seasonal grocery haul. If you’re feeling a bit more crafty, treat yourself to something delicious or locally made. \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e322cbcbe7073ad7a6c-cotters-markets\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECotters Markets\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and Willows Rotary Markets on Sundays have got everything from terrariums and handmade jewellery to decadent Belgium crepes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe North Shore Markets also host a Car Boot Sale on the first Saturday of every month. Punters can come and rummage through scores of car boots brimming with potential treasures. If you’re looking to declutter you can come as a vendor, with sites going for just $15 a boot.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: Free entry and free parking - more money to spend on the stalls.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECheck out the night markets\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENot much of a morning person? From February to December each year, on the first Friday of the month, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e712cbcbe7073ad7f21-the-strand\" target=\"_self\"\u003EThe Strand\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E Night Markets light up the park with entertainment, live music, and stall upon stall of every market offering you could think of. From traditional Italian cannolis, fairy floss, and vintage clothes, to henna, essential oils, and even home-made dog treats.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: Free entry.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMeet an Australian wonder\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagec460e68f-4a68-4459-9a8d-1080c4a0639f":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_WallamanFalls_WaterfallsAndSwimmingHoles1.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_WallamanFalls_WaterfallsAndSwimmingHoles1.jpg","alt":"Wallaman Falls | free things to do Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/cheap-things-to-do-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagec460e68f-4a68-4459-9a8d-1080c4a0639f.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696397562914/2020-tsv-wallamanfalls-waterfallsandswimmingholes1.jpeg","uuid":"90c7c3ba-c02e-451c-a5d8-dee0edf442f0","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textf67e6621-fe13-4f14-abfb-8e2834d8cdf7":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ERoad trip \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/day-trips-from-townsville.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Etwo hours north-west\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E of Townsville to come face-to-face with Australia’s highest permanent single drop waterfall.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHidden in the rainforest-lined gullies of Girringin National Park, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e8dd5f1565045da13f4-wallaman-falls-girringun-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWallaman Falls\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E is a sight you sure don’t see every day. From the main lookout you can see Stony Creek plunge 268 metres in a clear single-drop, often through a rainbow-fringed cloud of mist. The Wet Tropics are a World Heritage site for a very good reason.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are two walks you can take while there – the Banggurru and Djyinda tracks – but it’s the Djyinda track you’ll want. This trail will take you from the lookout right down to the base of the falls on a 3.2km round-trip. Make sure you bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E*Note – While it’s not recommended you swim at the pools at the waterfall’s base (the rocks get super slippery), once you’ve returned to the lookout you can make your way back towards the campground on Wallaman Falls Road where there’s a refreshing swimming hole to cool off in.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: The fuel to get you there.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVisit palm city\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Strand ain’t the only palm-studded star near the city. Covering 17 hectares of botanical gardens, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e332880253d74c45c51-townsville-palmetum\" target=\"_self\"\u003EPalmetum Park\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E is dedicated to just the one plant: palm trees.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis tropical haven was designed to suit a variety of different palms originating from every terrain from the dry tropics through to the wet tropical lowlands. This makes it something of a recreated rainforest in the middle of the Townsville suburbs.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStart by doing the loop around the Savannah Zone and lagoon (stopping in to check out the cacti and succulent garden in the Xerophytic Zone) before exploring the rainforest section. Don’t forget to bring insect repellent – this is the tropics after all.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: Entry is free, so you can save your dosh for a cuppa at the Tumbetin Tea Rooms.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMango madness\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image602190c5-ccdb-4ad8-8500-22a4d59317e8":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_TSV_FrostyMango_FoodAndBeverages.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/sunshine-coast/blog-images/2020_TSV_FrostyMango_FoodAndBeverages.jpg","alt":"Frosty Mango | free things to do Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/cheap-things-to-do-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image602190c5-ccdb-4ad8-8500-22a4d59317e8.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696397562957/2020-tsv-frostymango-foodandbeverages.jpeg","uuid":"54ab9304-a7d5-459d-8866-ebfe6ed4837f","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textaa7b972a-8fd4-4dda-a61d-80500e5019da":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether you’re travelling between Townsville and Tropical North Queensland or you’re just salivating on a hot day, the Frosty Mango is everyone’s favourite pit stop since 1989.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPull over on the Bruce Highway when you see the big Mango Man and you’ll be stoked to find ice-cream and sorbet flavours made from only the freshest seasonal fruit. From guava, coconut, lychee, and mulberry, to the lesser known rambutan, black sapote, and sapodilla, the Frosty Mango will awaken your palate with the sheer breadth of fruits on offer. Naturally, the most popular flavour is mango, so you’d be mad not to try it.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: A scoop or two goes for anything between $5 and $10, unless you’re having a real blowout with the five flavour boat which comes in just under $20.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBCF’ing fun\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEver wanted to catch your own dinner, fall asleep to the sound of the ocean, and go for long walks on the beach every day? A camping adventure at Townsville’s northern beaches is exactly what you need.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can pitch up at \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e8eaeeeaaf773cf0e2d-saunders-beach\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESaunders\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e8f2cbcbe7073ad8172-balgal-beach\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBalgal\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b26035d5f1565045da353f-toomulla-beach\" target=\"_self\"\u003EToomulla\u003C/a\u003E beaches, which each have designated free vehicle camping areas. Just be wary of maximum stay restrictions\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more camping info and seasonal updates, keep an eye on the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/parks-beaches-and-community-venues/parks-trails-and-camping/camping-and-caravan-sites\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETownsville City Council website\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E*While it’s not recommended to go swimming, there is a patrolled stinger enclosure at Balgal Beach at certain times. Check out the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://beachsafe.org.au/beach/qld/townsville/balgal-beach/balgal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESurf Life Saving website\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E for patrol times.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: Nothing but fuel to get there and bait for your line.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVillage escape\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imaged1b8b251-3120-4b35-9a83-c84c73f4dcba":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_PalumaRangeNationalPark_WaterfallsAndSwimmingHoles.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_PalumaRangeNationalPark_WaterfallsAndSwimmingHoles.jpg","alt":"Paluma Range National Park","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/cheap-things-to-do-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imaged1b8b251-3120-4b35-9a83-c84c73f4dcba.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696397562999/2020-tsv-palumarangenationalpark-waterfallsandswimmingholes.jpeg","uuid":"aa7f5123-bb8f-43aa-b430-808734e3b156","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text4c8dcec5-cbfe-4a47-9815-0776ae547c57":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EHad enough of the salt and sand? Day trip to the misty mountain village of \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25e8c2880253d74c462fc-paluma-and-crystal-creek-rainforest\" target=\"_self\"\u003EPaluma\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E, 1.5 hours north of Townsville, where freshwater creeks and Wet Tropics Heritage-listed rainforest walks await.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStart with the walking tracks around Paluma first, that way you can work up a bit of a sweat before cooling down at the crystal creeks on your way back down the range.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: Fuel plus any coffee stops along the way.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDig into the past\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you fancy life on the seas, a visit to the \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/attractions/p-56b25d4f2cbcbe7073ad68fe-museum-of-tropical-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMuseum of Tropical Queensland\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E is a must.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe HMS \u003Ci\u003EPandora\u003C/i\u003E is the star attraction and a permanent fixture of the Great Gallery, where visitors can explore the recreated bow of the ship and floor plan of the original layout, learning more about its \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/history-heritage-and-landmarks/historic-things-to-do-in-townsville.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ehistory\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E and unfortunate demise (after being sent from England to catch the infamous Bounty mutineers, the ship sank off the coast of Cape York in 1791 when it struck the Great Barrier Reef).\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf the sailing life doesn’t intrigue, there are plenty of other exhibitions on display to check out, ranging from the reef and enchanted rainforests to the giant reptiles that crawled our ancient lands.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: Adult admission is $15 for visitors, $8.80 for kids.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ci\u003E*The Museum of Tropical Queensland is currently closed until early 2021 for room works.\u003C/i\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECool down with a craft brew\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image1eb1f3cd-264e-4714-82a8-0ba27c73bb0c":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_TownsvilleBrewery_FoodBeverage_@thebrewerytownsville.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_TownsvilleBrewery_FoodBeverage_@thebrewerytownsville.jpg","alt":"The Brewery Townsville | free things to do Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/cheap-things-to-do-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image1eb1f3cd-264e-4714-82a8-0ba27c73bb0c.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696397563041/2020-tsv-townsvillebrewery-foodbeverage-%40thebrewerytownsville.jpeg","uuid":"75d92d30-a2a0-44b2-9559-2c9537dab38d","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thebrewerytownsville/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@thebrewerytownsville\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text14272287-a7d2-46b0-b08b-e8161b266466":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EYou can’t get fresher than beer that’s brewed literally a few metres from your table. That’s what’s served at the heritage landmark \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5cacfabd33b5d6d441e1137d-the-townsville-brewery\" target=\"_self\"\u003ETownsville Brewery\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHoused inside Townsville’s former post office, the brewery’s craft brews are famed for taking the edge off North Queensland’s famous tropical swelter. While it’s tempting to order a pint of each, you’re much better off grabbing one of their tasting paddles to give you a little taste of all their signature beers, plus any seasonal brews.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: The paddles and pub grub are always super reasonable, which means you can enjoy a local brew and a snack from the tavern menu for less than $20.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGo on a ghost tour\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESwap your scary movie for the real deal on a ghostly night walk through Charters Towers. Just an hour and a half hour’s drive south-west of Townsville, Charters Towers feels like a time capsule. It’s been a long time since this gold mining town was considered the metropolitan epicentre of Queensland, but the local legends and heritage buildings are as alive as ever.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom the resident ghosts who continue to haunt their places of work to bloodstained remnants marking the spot of cold-blooded shootings, learn about the town’s gruesome and spooky past on a \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25df87b935fbe730dca11-ghost-tours\" target=\"_self\"\u003E90-minute tour\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E through the old city center.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to make the most out of a trip to Charters Towers? Check out this \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/things-to-do-charters-towers.html\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eexpress guide\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E with the top 10 things to do.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECOST: Adult tickets for the walking tour are $25, while child tickets are $15, or splash out and \u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/families/school-holiday-activities-in-townsville.html\"\u003Etake the whole family\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/u\u003E of two adults and two kids for $55.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECream tea\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image4890e889-3207-43ba-bfdf-ab062aee16e4":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_HerveysRangeHeritageTeaRooms_HeritageAndLandmarks_arii_1.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/2020_TSV_HerveysRangeHeritageTeaRooms_HeritageAndLandmarks_arii_1.jpg","alt":"Herveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms | free things to do Townsville","srcUriTemplate":"/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/townsville/cheap-things-to-do-townsville/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image4890e889-3207-43ba-bfdf-ab062aee16e4.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1696397563083/2020-tsv-herveysrangeheritagetearooms-heritageandlandmarks-arii-1.jpeg","uuid":"3d3871d5-6f1c-42d1-a3e3-49ca245c14df","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/arii_1/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@arii_1\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"textad3e8b18-abca-4953-afa6-a08ecb3421b5":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ELike good tea and lazy mornings? \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/p-5c05e1775da5c1da1d94dc0e-herveys-range-heritage-tea-rooms\" target=\"_self\"\u003EHerveys Range Heritage Tea Rooms\u003C/a\u003E should be front and centre on your weekend agenda.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis beautiful heritage-listed property is really something special, and not just because it has a fairy garden. 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