South Townsville

Suburb

When the sun goes down, South Townsville’s Palmer Street comes alive! Following the river, this after-hours hot spot is brimming with groovy cafes, lively pubs and fine dining restaurants, sophisticated cocktail bars and hip hotels. The atmosphere buzzes in this precinct located just across the river from Townsville City Centre.

There is plenty to see and do during the day too! South Townsville is home to the city’s Maritime Museum. The pride of the Museum is a display of the SS Yongala, which sunk in 1911 drowning all 122 people on board. The wreck, off the coast of Townsville, is now one of the world’s premier wreck dive sites.

Visitors to the Museum can take a guided tour of a real naval patrol boat, the HMAS Townsville, anchored near the mouth of Ross River. The kids will also love the extensive display of hand-made model boats that the Museum has on offer.

Accommodation at South Townsville includes backpacker hostels, motels, self-contained units and a number of well-known hotel chains.

Quick Facts

South Townsville is a suburb of Townsville in Queensland. It is located approximately 1110kms from the capital Brisbane covering an area of 5.05 square kilometres. South Townsville has a recorded population of 2353 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Standard Time zone Australia/Brisbane.

If you are planning a visit to South Townsville we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know South Townsville and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.