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

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Queensland

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

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3.5

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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

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2.30 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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2.45 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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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

View of Magnetic Island

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3.56 km

Cudtheringa Track

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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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4.67 km

View of Castle Hill

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6.00 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.12 km

1.08 km

522 m

293 m

Surfaces

2.02 km

1.72 km

1.03 km

955 m

224 m

Elevation

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Monday 31 August

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

View of Townsville from Castle Hill

Jenkinson's Post Lookout

Castle Hill Lookout

View from Castle Hill

View of Magnetic Island

Cudtheringa Track

Cudtheringa Track Entrance, Castle Hill Reserve

View of Castle Hill

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