Thuringowa Area

Riverway anchors this side of Townsville with two large swimming lagoons open to the public, no entry fee, right on the water's edge. Walk or cycle the Riverwalk alongside it, public art and parklands strung along the whole path. The Riverway Arts Centre and Pinnacles Gallery hold genuine exhibitions worth the stop, a proper cultural anchor rather than an afterthought. For something more active, Kingpin Bowling and laser skirmish at Cannon Park round out a rainy-day option nearby. It's the kind of place locals treat as their backyard, and visitors quickly understand why.