We walk the Strand Townsville each day – it’s one of our favourite things to do in Townsville. The beachside promenade bike and walkway runs from the Boat Marina at the River End, to the Rock Pool at Kissing Point, a return distance of 4.4 km. You’ll often hear locals say they’re going to “Do the Strand” and judging by the amount of camper-vans parked there daily, travellers agree.
Not being morning people we walk in the afternoon after Marty finishes work. He gets double points for cycling 12 km to work every morning.
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The Strand Townsville
We live near Riverway in Kirwan, which has a beautiful riverside walking/cycling circuit, but in Summer when it’s hot and humid we head for cooling sea breezes of the Strand.
Strand Water Park
Being close to the City Business District, the Strand is a popular place to exercise after work. In the mornings however it is mums with bubs that rule the sidewalk.
The Seaview Hotel is fairly quiet during the week but springs to life on the week-end with life music in the beer garden. As well as Counter Meals there is a popular Steak Restaurant.
Directly on the water, the C Bar has uninterrupted views of Magnetic Island and is a great place for an afternoon drink. Back to back with the C Bar is The Longboard bar and cafe, with standing room only on week-ends. The Longboard looks across the water toward the Port and Casino.
On the other side of the intersection is a food hub with Harold’s Seafood, Coffee Club The Strand, Juliette’s Gelato and more. Buskers entertain on week-ends when the area buzzes.
The Strand Townsville with Magnetic Island in the background.
Free exercise stations are spread along the promenade, offering a host of different workouts and Strand Fitness Northward offers Crossfit classes on the Strand. If boot camps are your thing, there are several on offer.
Strand Accommodation is a mix of new and older refurbished motels. Aquarius On The Strand, shown in the photo below is the only high rise building on the Strand. The bottom photo is taken from the Jetty looking toward Strand Park – home of the Strand Night Markets – with Castle Hill in the background.
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Rock Pool Townsville
At the Kissing Point end of the Strand is this delightful seawater pool. The Fish Inn restaurant overlooks the rock pool and across the street is another favourite “Odyssey On The Strand”.
When you visit next, make sure to walk the Strand – it’s right up there on the list of budget friendly things to do in Townsville Australia.
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What a beautiful walk to do every day though there seem to be quite a few detours you could make! Stopping at the exercise stations is a good idea….or maybe not!!
Hi Jenny, I admit to being hard to motivate to walk, although once I get out the door I love it. I look forward to our walks along the Strand though. Sometimes it is demoralizing when others overtake so easily. But then we do overtake a lot as well! There are quite a few distractions as far as coffee shops and bars go. I had lunch with a friend from out of town the other day at the C Bar. It is easy to feel like a millionaire sitting on their deck and looking across at Magnetic Island, sipping a Sav. Blanc. Cheers!
Wow, we were there a couple of years ago, and walked exactly where your photos are! and swam in a lagoony thing up one end, if I remember right. Very nice!
Wonderful! The lagoony thing is called the Rock Pool. It has been there so long it is a Townsville institution. We used to love sitting on the grass eating fish and chips after our swim.
Jan