Jenkinson's Post Lookout – Castle Hill Lookout loop from West End

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Jenkinson's Post Lookout – Castle Hill Lookout loop from West End

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Jenkinson's Post Lookout – Castle Hill Lookout loop from West End

00:50

6.60km

250m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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2.63 km

443rd Step

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The ascent to the mountain is via a staircase up to this 443rd step.

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2.85 km

Jenkinson's Post Lookout

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This lookout was dedicated in 2001 to Graham Jenkinson who was the ambassador at large for Townsville from 1990-1999.

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3.00 km

Castle Hill Lookout

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Castle Hill Lookout sits on top of one of Townsville’s most distinctive landmarks, a granite monolith rising nearly 300 metres above the city. The lookout is well-known for its sweeping …

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3.47 km

Storyboard Lookout

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Storyboard Lookout is a quieter spot near the top of Castle Hill, with Townsville laid out below and the coastline stretching towards Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. You can pick …

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3.71 km

Castle Hill Road

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Castle Hill Road takes you up the hill on a long, winding climb, with dry bushland close to the roadside and occasional gaps opening across Townsville. The sealed surface is …

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6.60 km

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