Magnetic Island $$ - Forts Walk, Koala Park
• Purchase ferry tickets online or in person at the terminal
• Ferry timetable - plan for 1pm departure and 5:25pm/6pm return
• Walk from conference venue to ferry terminal (~1.5km)
• Daily bus tickets are purchased in person
Billabong Sanctuary $$$ - meet Australian animals
• Purchase entry tickets online or in person at the entrance
• Group transportation will be arranged (signup/cost TBD)
Bowling Green Bay National Park - Alligator Creek $ - hiking, swimming
• Plan in advance for hiking or swimming
• Group transportation will be arranged (signup/cost TBD)
Nearby:
• The Strand - rockpool, water park, beaches, parks, public bbqs
• Jezzine Barracks - historic site, park, boardwalk, museum
• Hiking Castle Hill - panoramic views, popular at sunrise and sunset
Within Townsville:
• Palmetum - botanic gardens next to the Ross River
• Riverway Lagoons - swimming pools, parks, river walks, turtles