Discovery Parks - Townsville

Situated on the outskirts of the busy town of Townsville in lush, tropical North Queensland, Discovery Parks – Townsville is the perfect location for a tropical getaway. With the turquoise oceans of Horseshoe Bay just a stone’s throw away, as well as the abundant tropical hinterland surrounding the town, there is something for everyone in this fabulous Queensland location. 

Discovery Parks – Townsville a great range of accommodation from self-contained cabins sleeping up to six people. All cabins offer a well-appointed kitchen, private bathrooms and air-conditioning to help you cool off after a busy day in the tropical heat. There are also a number of villas available which are beautifully finished with modern styling and all-new fittings. There are also wheelchair accessible options for both the cabins and villas to make your stay even more comfortable. 

For the budget conscious traveller, or the visitor looking for a fuss-free place to stay, the Bunk House rooms are perfect. Set up for two people, with either queen bed or single bed options, each room has a kitchenette, comfortable sleeping arrangements and a cosy dining area so you’ll be satisfied whether you’re planning to stay temporarily or even long-term for work.

Naturally, Discovery Parks – Townsville is set up to welcome visitors with caravans, motorhomes or tents, with a range of different sites available. These include both powered and unpowered sites, with a number of ensuite sites available, as well as both grassed and hard standing sites on offer.

Once you’ve arrived and settled into your accommodation, the whole family can start to enjoy the enormous range of facilities on site. The kids will love the bouncing pillow, shaded playground and swimming pool complete with a resort style waterpark. While they’re getting their energy out, you can prepare a meal in the camp kitchen or on one of the BBQs, or, if you don’t feel like cooking, there is a restaurant onsite offering great meals including plenty of local fish and produce.

Townsville is a holiday destination like no other, so while you’re visiting you’ll never run out of things to do. There’s plenty of swimming and diving in nearby Horseshoe Bay, where you can explore shipwrecks or marvel at the amazing marine life which inhabits the warm waters. You can also go out in the boat, or catch the ferry over to the nearby Magnetic Island where there are plenty of rainforest walks and koalas to see at every turn. The town itself is filled with markets, eateries, galleries and museums including the fascinating Museum of Tropical Queensland which celebrates the social and natural history of the area. You can fill one day with water sports and the next with walking tours, guaranteed to keep every single member of the family happy.

The tropical evenings are spectacular and there is no better place to enjoy them than on your cabin balcony or sitting outside of your campsite at the Discovery Parks – Townsville. Enjoy a laugh with friends and family, a good meal and a drink, while watching the stars come out and the sounds of the local birds and wildlife serenading you.