Accommodation & Dining

Dining

Dining is serious business in Townsville. A wander down any of the streets below will confirm this and you will find a variety of cuisines to suit all tastes.  If you have a spare night in Townsville let us know your preferences when you book and we can make reservations for you.

Palmer Street 

If you're after Italian you'll find Mo Mo's on the corner.  For cocktails try the Rhino Bar.  One Palmer is great for a late brunch or lunch alfresco can be found at A Touch of Salt.  You will also find Mexican at Cactus Jacks and right next door is Benny's Hot Wok if you are craving Asian delicacies.  Keep walking down Palmer Street to Marsala for Indian cuisine or call in to Simply Tops for the freshest seafood in town.  Michel's is our personal favourite as this multi award winning restaurant offers consistency in service and quality every time.  Michel and his attentive staff will look after you like you have been coming there for years.

Flinders Street

Discover the latest redevelopment along Flinders Street East - a mix of funky nightclubs, bars and restaurants housed in beautiful heritage buildings.  Try Molly Malones for great Irish pub fare at regular pub prices and of course - your favourite Irish beers. Also along this street you will come across a popular Chinese restaurant and an assortment of takeaway spots -such as The Funky Bun.  Cross the road at the top of Flinders Street East into the city mall and you will step directly into The Brewery which has been made famous for brewing its own distinct blends of beer - many which have won awards.

The Strand

The Strand also has a wide variety of choice if dining out and has the added benefit of overlooking gorgeous Magnetic Island.  If it's a front row seat you're after then a locals favourite is the C Bar for a laid back feel and fare.  Serious meat eaters will find plenty of steak sizzling at the Seaview Hotel and plenty of cold beer to wash it down with.  Take a walk down adjoining Gregory Street to find takeaway food such as fish & chips, kebabs, pizzas and hamburgers or sit down with a cappuccino and cake at one of the many funky cafes to watch Townsville life go by.  Keep walking along the strand and you will bump into a favourite locals' waterhole and restaurant - the Watermark, or if authentic Greek food is more to your liking then the Odyssey cafe across from the Rock-pool is the place to go.

Accommodation

If you are looking for accommodation either before or after your sailing holiday there is a huge variety to choose from in both Townsville and on Magnetic Island and Tropic Sail is happy to make any reservations for you.

When booking your sailing holiday ask Tropic Sail for their personal recommendations or check out the local attractions link at the bottom of this page for a wide selection of choice. To really have a holiday to remember take a look at our Sail & Stay package deals (Coming Soon) as they offer the best of both worlds. We can also provide overnight stays on our vessels directly before or after your charter - just ask us when you book about availability and prices.

If you've chartered with us before, we will give you a marina night FREE when you choose to come back and sail with us again.