The best road cycling routes in Castle Hill

River Walk Park provides a quiet green stretch beside the Ross River, with the shared path continuing along the water towards Aplin’s Weir.

Soroptimist Park sits on the Rowes Bay foreshore and offers open lawns, shady picnic areas, and an adventure playground designed for children of all abilities. You'll also find public art woven through the space including Bicentennial sculptures to colourful community mosaics, which give the waterfront a creative, welcoming feel. With views across the bay and easy access to the beach, it’s a relaxed spot to enjoy sea breezes, explore the artworks, and spend time by the water.

Townsville is a bus stop and a ferry stop, with an indoor café. The café is called Maggie Link, and it has grab-and-go food and drinks. The bus stop includes a greyhound stop as well as connections to Townsville Shopping Centre and the Townsville Hospital. The ferry takes Palm Island and Magnetic Island.

The Strand and The Strand Park stand together as a family friendly recreational spot with 2.2 kilometres of golden sand beach and promenade with nice views of overlooking Magnetic Island. Backing the beach sits Strand Park, greenspace featuring shaded picnic tables, a large playground, and swimming area with stinger net protecting beach goers between November to May. Often in summer there are events held on the large grassy area.

Ross River starts in the Hervey Range and flows through the city before reaching the Coral Sea. It’s backed up by the Ross River Dam, which supplies much of Townsville's water and creates a large freshwater reservoir upstream. The area along the river has plenty of parklands, paths for walking and cycling, and facilities that make it a great spot for outdoor activities, including water sports.

Riverway Circuit is a roughly 3.7-kilometre sealed loop within Riverway Park, forming part of Townsville’s signed “10,000 Steps” walking routes. The circuit passes through lovely shaded sections of parkland and with minimal elevation, the wide, accessible path is an easy loop that’s ideal for walking, running, and cycling.

Riverway Park is a large riverside parkland in Townsville, Queensland, stretching along the Ross River, and is a major recreational and cultural hub. Opened in 2006, it includes beautifully landscaped areas, walking and cycling paths, swimming lagoons, the Riverway Arts Centre, a library, and a sports stadium. The park’s mix of natural riverfront scenery and community spaces for events, recreation, and leisure makes it one of the area’s most popular outdoor destinations.

Anzac Memorial Park is a heritage-listed memorial garden and public park, established in 1912 and originally known as The Strand Park before being renamed in honour of ANZAC commemorations. There are several memorials, including the First World War memorial, Centenary Fountain, Battle of the Coral Sea memorial, and a bandstand, all overlooking Cleveland Bay. The park’s mature plantings, lawn areas, and views to Magnetic Island make it both a civic focal point and an inviting green space for visitors and locals.