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ISLAND ADVENTURE HOLIDAY HOUSE
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Tropical Palms
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

The Ville Resort - Casino
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Grand Hotel and Apartments Townsville
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Aquarius on the Beach
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

The Palmer Collective
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Rambutan Resort
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Madison Plaza Townsville
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025
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Picnic Bay Hotel & Travel Guide
If you are traveling through the Townsville area and are on the lookout for a place to stay around Picnic Bay, you'll have a wonderful assortment to select from. Our comprehensive travel guide is where enlightened travelers will find 45 hotel options within a 6-mile (10-kilometer) distance of Picnic Bay's heart.
Picnic Bay's central region is within strolling distance of places to stay including Island Leisure Resort and Base Magnetic Island Hostel.
2 miles (3 kilometers) outside of the city center of Picnic Bay, you will find the Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island. The Mariners North Holiday Apartments is located about 6 miles (9 kilometers) away. Alternatively, you might like to book the Quest Townsville or the Peppers Blue on Blue.
Following your exploration in Picnic Bay, make sure you enjoy Tropical North Queensland's other attractions. If you love nature, get ready to discover Tropical North Queensland's beaches and rainforest. In addition you could wind your way through a selection of its art galleries. Common activities in this area of Australia include rock climbing, mountain climbing and hiking.
The nearest accommodations in Townsville are Arcadia and Mount Stuart. Arcadia is 3 miles (5 kilometers) to the northeast of Picnic Bay, while Mount Stuart is 13 miles (21 kilometers) to the northeast. Travelocity-listed accommodation options in Arcadia include the Arcadia Beach Guest House and Beachside Magnetic Harbour. The Itara Apartments and Cluden Park Motor Inn are amongst the rooms in Mount Stuart.
If cheering on sport is always on your mind, don't overlook a visit to Cluden Racecourse, which is located 10 miles (17 kilometers) to the south of Picnic Bay. Modern travelers who like the thought of locating a room in the area, book in the Banjo Paterson Motor Inn or The Colonial Rose Motel.
Located 7 miles (11 kilometers) from Picnic Bay is Townsville Airport. Find nearby Travelocity-listed accommodation at Seagulls Resort or Comfort Inn Robert Towns.
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