CASTLE HILL LOOKOUT & ROCKPOOL SWIM ROAD TRIP AUSTRALIA
- Traveldriven
- Mar 17, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
TOWNSVILLE ROAD TRIP AUSTRALIA
For myself, Townsville is the road trip destination. 2,800 km from Victoria and home. I approached Townsville driving from inland Queensland and connected with the coastal Bruce Highway. The highway continues through Townsville and onto Cairns or down the coast south to Brisbane.
The first task was to drive up Castle Hill. Here there are great views of the city and Magnetic Island. I reserved a relaxed three-hour jetski tour of Magnetic Island for a few days from now. The owner of the jetski hire conducting the tour. Both he and I on our skis circumnavigating the island in a leisurely fashion with a few stops here and there. When just offshore on the jetski large turtles may be spotted swimming in the clear waters surrounding Magnetic Island. Prominent island features are pointed out on the jetski tour. Very informative.
If time allows walk through island bushland on a clearly marked trail to the abandoned World War Two forts.
The Strand
While in Townsville visit and relax along "The Strand".
This is a two km watered foreshore promenade available to the public. There are shady palm trees, green grass, eateries, and water parks etc along this thriving beach foreshore of Townsville. Located back behind the beach The Strand may be driven along its length.
On this trip, convenient accommodation was in Rydges Motel in Palmer Street. The motel a short drive away from the foreshore and central city. Palmer Street has the outdoor cafés, hotels and restaurants to enjoy. Tourist souvenirs may be purchased along Palmer Street in one of the retail shops.
The Strand Rockpool
Enjoy a free swim in the sea water rockpool on the Strand. This is a saltwater lagoon. The large rockpool is fully enclosed and separated from the open sea. There is a shallow area and a deeper area for swimming. There are clear views to Magnetic Island across the water. The rockpool is usually attended by a lifeguard and is open most days. Provided and maintained by local government.
Castle Hill
Is a granite monolith in the suburb of Castle Hill, Townsville. Castle Hill stands at a height of 286 metres (938 ft) above sea level. A well-made sealed road leads to the top. Views are to the city skyline. Elevated views are of Magnetic Island that is some four km distant.
Castle Hill Lookout is one of Traveldriven's top eight Australian lookouts. For another top eight pick please go to: Mount Wellington Tasmania Post
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