Townsville Holiday & Caravan Park - Things to see and do
Holiday & Caravan Park in North Queensland
Park features
Sites Only
- BBQ
- Bouncing Pillow
- Camp Kitchen
- Dump Point
- Kiosk/Store
- Laundry
- Playground
- Swimming Pool
- Waterpark
- WiFi
- Dogs allowed
Things to see and do
In and around Townsville Holiday & Caravan Park
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On-site
Splash Dunk Tower
16 Dec 2023 - 11 Jan 2024
Time: 10:00 am Duration: 2hrs
Throughout Park
How good is your aim? Come make a BIG SPLASH!
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On-site
Music, Food & Drink
13 Dec 2023
Time: 5:00 pm Duration: 2hrs
Outside Reception Area
Specialised Distillery, Amazing Food Truck and Great Live Music
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On-site
Glowing New Year
31 Dec 2023
Time: 1:00 pm
Throughout Park
Kids come get your Glow Sticks from reception to Glow into the New Year!
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On-site
Santa walk!!
23 Dec 2023
Time: 4:30 pm Duration: 1hr
Throughout Park
The Big Man in Red is visiting the park and spreading joy (and sweeties!)
Join us for a walk through with Santa and his elves -
On-site
Pizza Delivery Night
10 Dec 2023 - 14 Jan 2024
Every week on Sunday.
Time: 5:00 pm Duration: 2hrs
Throughout Park
Order your yummo pizzas by 3pm to be delivered to your door!
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On-site
Kids club!
Face Painting
13 Dec 2023 - 10 Jan 2024
Every week on Wednesday.
Time: 1:00 pm Duration: 2hrs
Games Arcade
Shimmer, shine, and become your favourite character or animal! :)
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Nearby
Castle Hill
Distance from park: 9KM
Just metres short of a mountain, Castle Hill is the giant pink granite monolith that stands proud in the centre of Townsville - a perfect place for visitors to orientate themselves.
As well as offering vehicle access, Castle Hill provides a number of popular walking tracks, which are frequented by more than 2,500 locals a day! The 360-degree views of Townsville at the top are well worth the journey. Be sure to have a camera on hand, particularly for sunrise or sunset as these are photo opportunities which shouldn't be missed. -
On-site
Movie Night & Popcorn
14 Dec 2023 - 10 Jan 2024
Every week on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
Time: 6:30 pm Duration: 3 Hours
Opposite Jumping Pillow
Come watch it outside on the big screen - bring your favourite camp chair or blanket, or chat to us at reception to book a chair :)
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Nearby
The Strand
Take a leisurely stroll along Townsville's main strip, The Strand. On a bright sunny day, it's the best place to take the kids for a scoop of gelato. Take a picnic, visit local markets, swim in a lagoon, and soak in the views.
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Nearby
MOUA - Museum of Underwater Art
If you're into diving, this is one exhibition not to be missed.
The are dozens of underwater art installations including the Coral Greenhouse and Ocean Sentinels at the Museum of Underwater Art on John Brewer Reef as well as the Ocean Siren statue at the Strand promenade in Townsville - enough to keep you busy for multiple days of diving and snorkelling and exploring! This is one of the top things to do around Townsville & Magnetic Island and an absolutely must see on the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. -
On-site
Hands On Wildlife Show
5 Jan 2024
Time: 10:30 am Duration: 1hr
Games Arcade
Hold a CROC! Come meet the animals. ???? Ranger Dan and Ranger Jackie will take us through the magical world of these gorgeous creatures. Limited space available, book at reception!
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On-site
Sausage Sizzle
BBQ area near pool
Join us for a barbie to support Rural Aid! See reception for more details including when our next BBQ will be.
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On-site
Kids club!
Kids' Pizza Making
18 Dec 2023
Duration: 1 hr
Game Arcade
Make your own delicious pizza! Mmmmm yum!
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On-site
Pavement Chalk Competition
19 Dec 2023 - 13 Jan 2024
Time: 10:00 am Duration: 2hrs
Outside Reception Area
Let those creative juices flow & bring your imagination to life! PRIZES to be won!
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Nearby
Reef HQ Aquarium
Distance from park: 12KM
Experience the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet, at the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium. As the National Reef Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Reef HQ Aquarium will open your eyes to an amazing world filled with thousands of charismatic marine creatures. With impressive exhibits the aquarium offers an ever changing, always fascinating experience, showcasing rare and extraordinary features of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Nearby
Magnetic Island
World Heritage listed Magnetic Island is only a 25 minute passenger ferry ride away. Discover the rare beauty of this tropical paradise. Explore the hinterland on numerous nature walks, swim and sunbake at any of the numerous untouched bays or hire a jetski and circumnavigate the island. Dive, snorkel, dine, cruise, the choice is yours.
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On-site
Sunday Floatie Fun Day
17 Dec 2023 - 14 Jan 2024
Every week on Sunday.
Time: 10:00 am Duration: 2hrs
It’s the Floatie-pocalypse! Slap on some sunscreen and come enjoy all the floaties at the pool :)
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Nearby
Townsville Military Tour
The town has a rich military history, with currently the largest defense base in Australia. Learn about Townsville's strategic place in WWII, visit the museums and barracks, and enjoy fantastic lookouts over Northern Australia's biggest city.
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On-site
Game Arcade & Movie Room
9 Dec 2023
Time: 12:00 pm Duration: 4hrs
Game Arcade
Want to escape the sun a bit? Our new arcade & movie room is the fun shaded space you're looking for!
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On-site
Giant Games
9 Dec 2023 - 21 Jan 2024
Every day.
Time: 9:00 am Duration: 7 Hours
Opposition Reception
It’s all your favourite games - only GIANT!
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Nearby
Townsville Boat Hire
Is there anything better than taking the boat out on the water for a few hours of fishing and mudcrabbing? Hire a boat for the day with your friends and family. This family-owned business also offers sunset tours along The Strand - bring the music and they'll supply the (optional) sushi.
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On-site
Family Board Game Night & Hot Chips
15 Dec 2023 - 12 Jan 2024
Every week on Friday.
Time: 5:00 pm Duration: 2hrs
Game Arcade
What is a holiday without Family Board Games!? Board games supplied - and enjoy delicious free hot chips :)
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Nearby
Billabong Sanctuary
Distance from park: 14KM
Billabong Sanctuary offers Australia’s Best Interactive Wildlife Experience! Located just 20 minutes south of Townsville on the Bruce Highway, they feature native animals in natural habitats of eucalypt forest, rainforest and wetlands.
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On-site
Feel Good Foodie Food Truck
4 Dec 2023 - 22 Dec 2023
Every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Time: 6:30 am Duration: 3.5hrs
Outside Reception Area
YUM!! Delicious breakfast and coffee
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Nearby
Street Arts Trail
Take a half hour to see the 20 murals that are hidden in the lanes and alleyways of Townsville. The city has commissioned pieces from famous artists around Australia and the world. Some of the art covers entire walls of buildings - metres and metres high!
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On-site
Rural Aid Donation Tin
We're doing our best to support Rural Aid and would appreciate any coins you could spare.
See our friendly staff in reception to donate. -
On-site
Kids club!
Kids' Craft Activity
11 Dec 2023 - 12 Jan 2024
Time: 1:00 pm Duration: 2hrs
Game Arcade
Awesome Arts & Crafts! Come on in any time from 1-3pm to make your creation!
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Nearby
Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive
Distance from park: 6KM
Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive is one of Townsville's longest established dive training and marine tourism operators. They specialise in providing snorkelling and diving trips as well as training of divers as part of a full dive service. Join them today and dive the spectacular SS Yongala Wreck, or snorkel and dive the Great Barrier Reef.
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On-site
Discovery Parks - Kids Activity Booklet
Every day.
Fun & Interactive activity booklet for kids. Colouring In, Mazes, Quiz, Q&A, Jokes, Word Unscramble, Puzzles, Crosswords, Travel Diary and so much more!
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On-site
Italian Food Truck
23 Dec 2023
Time: 5:00 pm Duration: 3hrs
Outside Reception Area
Italian Food - enough said! Dinner sorted :)
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On-site
Kids club!
Balloon Twisting Workshop
22 Dec 2023
Time: 1:00 pm Duration: 1.5hrs
Game Arcade
It's a sword! It’s a poodle! Learn to make them all!! 15 spaces available ~ ages 10+
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Nearby
Museum of Tropical Queensland
Distance from park: 12KM
The award-winning Museum of Tropical Queensland provides a snapshot of this diverse region of North Queensland, from World Heritage listed rainforest and reefs to the story of the shipwrecked HMS Pandora, the ship sent to capture the Bounty mutineers.
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On-site
Family Quiz Night
4 Jan 2024
Time: 5:00 pm Duration: 2hrs
Game Arcade
Give the brains a workout with our Family Quiz Night! Please register at reception :)
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On-site
Kids club!
Kids' Cookie Make & Bake
30 Dec 2023
Time: 12:00 pm Duration: 1hr
Game Arcade
Create and Bake your own fabulous cookie!
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Nearby
Cotters Markets
Each Sunday on Flinders Street, producers of all sorts come by to sell their goods. Juicy local fruit, jewelry, art, woodworks, cakes, and gifts line the stalls. On from 8:30am to 1pm.