Castle Hill

A superb 360° Viewpoint and Townsville's natural gym. Takes about half an hour to walk up.

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9 / 10
58
ratings
  • Phone

    +61 1800 801 902

  • Type

    Scenic Lookout

Address

Castle Hill Rd Townsville QLD 4810 Australia

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Queensland

The white stick figure seen on the Hill is called The Saint. In the early 1970s uni students abseiled down the hill and painted him on the rocks. Today The Saint is seen as a local icon.. Read more

Alan Junior

Great exercise if you climb the stairs up. Nice views at the top! Worth your while.

Matt Hobson

The goat track was tough, but well worth it. It's so rewarding getting to the top and watching that sunset .

Andrew ????

Stunning view ...it's a must see when in Townsville ????

Dan Schaumann

One of the best city lookout views in the world. The wartime observation bunker late at night is incredible :)

Matt Helder

There's chilled water available at the top of the hill , outside the restroom !

Quentin Lafon

Great scenic view 360 around Townsville and Magnetic Island

Matt Cresswell

Townsville's natural gym . About an hour's walk up and down. Spectacular views and chilled drinking water at the top.

Valerie Stevens

Drive to the top for a great scenic view 360 around Townsville and Magnetic Island or walk up one of the many tracks to the summit.

Justin Matthews

Checkout the lookouts, great hikes and beautiful photo op's at twilight and night time

Rosie K

Walk up the Cutheringa Track for a great work out and view

Townsville Airport

Put on your comfy shoes and walk up the hill . Or brave the goat track !

Brenda Ford

Scenic views

Liz Goodenough

Awesome for photographers

Sharon Henderson

Beautiful lookout over the city

David Rosés Brüngger

I recommend walking up the goat track and then running down the road :)

Graeme Pascoe

An absolute must when visiting Townsville

James Chapman

Good view from the top! Just don't have a heart attack on the way up!

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