Your hosts Trevor and Mark would like to welcome you to enjoy your stay in their renovated Rail Carriage, split into two sections "Bruce's Caboose" and "Kathy's Carriage", each room with it's own ensuite bathroom. The Carriage is separate from the main house affording Guests great privacy. The Palms BnB is in the convenient suburb of South Townsville and is only a 15min walk from the main restaurant area of Palmer St and only a 5min taxi ride to the Jupiter's Casino. Gay Owned and Operated, and welcoming to all our new friends.

There so many things to see and do in Townsville, with its sub-tropical climate and approximatley 300 days of sunshine every year.

The world acclaimed 'Strand', one of the most vibrant city beach promenades in the world, its great place for a walk, bike ride or a roller blade. After a walk along the strand call in and enjoy Reef HQ. You can see one of the largest living coral reef aquariums in the world.

For a great day trip there is Magnetic Island, or 'Maggie' as it is called, the pride and joy of Townsville locals. There is so much to do on the island and you can see it either by bus, mini moke, mopeds or push bikes. Ask about our holiday accomodation also available here.

Billabong Sanctuary is a place to go, in one visit you can go through a wetlands, tropical billabong and a rainforest. With over 300 species of animals it is a full day visit.

If you like arts and crafts the Cotters Markets are on every Sunday in the city mall where there is plenty to see and buy from a selection of a variety of different art and craft stalls, a very eventful morning.

Other things to do around Townsville are the Defence Centre at the RAAF base, a day trip to Charters Towers or Paluma in the ranges north of Townsville.

**The Palms also offers a free personalised city tour of Townsville**