Viewpoint
Castle Hill lookout, Townsville
Townsville, Queensland
A pink granite monolith with 360 degree views over the city and Magnetic Island.
- Cost
- Free
- Time to allow
- 60 min
A short, steep drive or a sweaty walk takes you to the top of Castle Hill, where you see the town, the harbour and the island. The Cape Pallarenda to Mt Stuart skyline is best at sunset. The walking tracks start from Hillside Crescent.
Good to know
- Do the Goat Track for exercise, it is steep
- Go at sunset
- Getting there
- Road to the top, also walking tracks
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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