Top Places To Travel This Weekend

BALGAL BEACH 58km

Offering a superb sand beach and secure swimming in the stinger net from November to May, Balgal is ideal for a relaxing day by the ocean or a fun way to spend time with the whole family. The area is also a renowned river fishing location.

BUSHLAND BEACH 22.6km

Ideal for fishing, swimming, walking and water activities, Bushland Beach could be the idea spot to try out all the things Queenslanders can do this weekend.

While the playgrounds and barbecue facilities are not open, there is still plenty of space to enjoy the sun, water and sand.

PALUMA 87.7km

Take in the scenes of Mount Spec, the southernmost national park section in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. Rising high above the coastal plains, it is cloaked in tropical rainforest and dissected by numerous streams, making it the perfect place to escape for a day.

LUCINDA 138.5km

Directly opposite the southern tip of World Heritage listed Hinchinbrook Island is the sleepy seaside hamlet of Lucinda.

The eye-popping pride of Lucinda is a six kilometre jetty stretching far out into the Coral Sea. The jetty is the world’s largest bulk sugar loading facility and is so long it actually curves with the earth. When conditions are right, you can sometimes see the dugongs and sea turtles at play.

CHARTERS TOWERS 135.8km

Charters Towers offers a real Australian outback experience with many activities lending a nod to an era gone by including gold mining, farming and more. Uncover Australia’s history as you travel through this area.

SAUNDERS BEACH 32.7km

With over six kilometres of beach to discover, take a long refreshing walk, drop a line in to fish, and claim a piece of paradise to yourself.

VINCENT ‘BUSHY’ PARKER PARK, ROLLINGSTONE Driving distance 54km

Vincent ‘Bushy’ Parker Park is a designated limited free tent and vehicle camping area with an attractive freshwater creek swimming area next to the park. The park is popular for picnics with shade shelters and BBQ’s.

KEELBOTTOM CREEK, DOTSWOOD 97.4km

Just off Hervey Range Developmental Road, about 30 kms west of Townsville, this is a popular bush swimming and camping spot. This swimming hole is at its best after a good wet season.

HOME HILL 96.5km

Home Hill offers landscapes dominated by lush green cane fields as well as access to some of North Queensland’s finest produce. Other attractions include the historic World War Two radar stations which can be found on Charlies Hill and for a step back in time take a stop at Tom’s Toybox to view a private collection of working farm machinery from yesteryear.

OCEAN CREEK BOAT RAMP 100.7km

Ocean Creek Boat Ramp can be a great spot to chase barramundi, mangrove jack and mud crab. Ocean Creek is located 13km north of Ayr.

MOUNT STUART LOOKOUT 22.8km

Go for a cruise up our ‘other’ mountain that has amazing sunset views. Overlooking Townsville, the lookout has views that are second to none.

CAPE CLEVELAND 36.5km

Home to the famous Cape Cleveland Lighthouse (where you can camp when restrictions are fully lifted), the area is popular for fishing and beautiful beaches.

There are many more options available. 

Where would you like to visit this weekend? 

(This article was originally published The Townsville Bulletin)