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Dining in Townsville

Townsville features 480+ restaurants as tropical North Queensland's largest city. The Strand waterfront, Palmer Street, and Stockland shopping center offer diverse dining from fresh seafood to modern Australian cuisine.

As Australia's largest garrison city and gateway to Magnetic Island, Townsville combines military, university, and tropical resort influences in its vibrant food scene.

Popular Areas

The StrandPalmer StreetStockland TownsvilleSouth TownsvilleGregory Street

Cuisine Highlights

Fresh seafood, modern Australian, tropical cuisine, Asian (Thai, Chinese, Japanese), Italian, pub food

Did You Know?

Townsville's Strand beachfront is a 2.2km dining and entertainment precinct featuring 40+ restaurants with views of Magnetic Island and 320+ days of sunshine annually.

💰 Average Price Range

AUD $14-48 per person

⏰ Best Time to Dine

Dry season (May-Oct) perfect weather. Wet season (Nov-Apr) afternoon storms but fewer tourists.

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Insider Dining Tips for Townsville

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The Strand waterfront offers tropical outdoor dining with Magnetic Island views

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Palmer Street has Townsville's best concentration of restaurants and bars

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Fresh barramundi and coral trout feature on most seafood menus

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Stockland shopping center provides 30+ dining options with air conditioning

Local Dining Customs & Etiquette

Townsville is tropical North Queensland casual. Shorts and thongs acceptable everywhere. Military presence brings diverse international influences. Very family-friendly. BYO wine common.

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