📸 Viewpoint
Castle Hill Lookout
Panoramic 360-degree views over Townsville and Magnetic Island from a 286-metre granite monolith.
Typical duration
60 min
Price
Free
From port
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Transfer time
15 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
🕐 Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon for best light and cooler temps
Getting there from the port
Taxi to the summit or shuttle to base then walk the Goat Track (steep 2 km)
🚌 Best transport: taxi💶 Cost: $15–20 taxi