Jenkinson's Post Lookout – Castle Hill Lookout loop from Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre)

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Jenkinson's Post Lookout – Castle Hill Lookout loop from Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre)

Easy

3.5

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hikers

Jenkinson's Post Lookout – Castle Hill Lookout loop from Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre)

01:59

6.00km

260m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.50 km

CDTLI Castle Hill Landcare Site

Nature Reserve

1.85 km

View of Townsville from Castle Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this juncture, Cudtheringa Track, Gota Track, and Widowmaker Track intersect with a sweeping view across Townsville that stretch out towards the bay. After a hard climb, this is a …

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2.30 km

Jenkinson's Post Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2.45 km

Castle Hill Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2.72 km

View from Castle Hill

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There is a parking lot, but you can also walk

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2.72 km

Cudtheringa Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cudtheringa Track takes the direct and very sweaty way up Castle Hill, climbing through dry, rocky scrub as the views across Townsville and Magnetic Island gradually open behind you. The …

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3.78 km

Cudtheringa Track Entrance (Castle Hill Reserve)

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This entrance to the reserve sits just off Castle Hill Road across from the parking area. Cudtheringa Track starts off challenging here, with a steep stone staircase and climbs steadily towards Castle Hill.

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4.67 km