Townsville is Australia’s largest northern city.

The River to Mountain Tour was developed to take you out away from the inner city to discover many other magnificent areas of Townsville most people never get to see. The main theme of this tour is to experience the history, heritage and gardens of Townsville. We explain how Townsville became the dominate northern trading port and regional center. We cover the early pioneers of the city and region. The tour visits the Palmetum one of the biggest botanical collections of Palm trees in the world. Includes a visit to our award-winning River-way Precinct. Enjoy morning tea in the oldest building in North Queensland at the Heritage Tea Rooms. Experience the views from Thornton’s Gap lookout on the return journey from the top of the mountain range. Plus, so much more, the tour includes;

  • Murray Sports Precinct
  • Lavarack Barracks
  • Palmetum
  • Regional Hospital
  • James Cook University
  • River Way Complex
  • Willows Shopping Centre
  • Heritage Tea Rooms
  • Thornton’s Gap Lookout
  • Plus, many more points of interest

Note: For those staying in the CBD or close by; this tour will pick up & return to your accommodation. The alternative pick up location is the Townsville RSL on Charters Towers road which offers free carparking. If unsure phone us to discuss your preferred pick-up point.

DAYS Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
PICK UP FROM 8:30am
START TIME 9:00am
END TIME 1:00pm
TOUR INCLUSIONS Morning Tea
PRICE PER PERSON Adult $95 | Child $50
Tour Townsville

Tour Townsville

At Tour Townsville, we specialise in small group size exclusive and unique tours that tell the story of Townsville through its history and scenic sights.