Your stay — Vale Hotel
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Emergency Contacts
TownsvilleFor non-urgent police matters, call 131 444. For medical advice, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. For a local hospital, Townsville University Hospital is at 100 Angus Smith Drive, Douglas; main number is (07) 4433 1111.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Townsville, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Vale Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Aligned Corporate Residences → Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal
💡 During peak season (July-August), surge pricing can double – use Didi for lower base fares in Townsville.
Townsville Airport (TSV) → Aligned Corporate Residences
💡 Book via 13 1008 for flat-rate airport pickup ($25-30); avoid the rank surcharge after midnight.
Flinders Street stop (near hotel) → City centre, The Strand, North Ward
💡 Route 201 runs along The Strand – sit on the left side for ocean views; day pass costs $8 and covers all zones.
Townsville Airport (TSV) → Aligned Corporate Residences (Flinders Street)
💡 Buy a Go card from the airport newsagent for $0.50 cheaper single fares; tap on/off at the Flinders Street stop near the hotel.
Townsville Airport (TSV) bus stop → Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive
💡 Buy a go card from the newsagent inside the terminal – it's cheaper than cash and works on all Sunbus routes. The bus drops you a 5-minute walk from the ferry terminal, not right outside.
Townsville Breakwater Ferry Terminal → Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, Magnetic Island
💡 Book online to save 2 AUD. Once at Nelly Bay, walk 200 metres to the bus stop or call a taxi – the hotel is 3 km south. The ferry is luggage-friendly but keep bags on seat not floor.
Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal, Nelly Bay → Picnic Bay Hotel, Picnic Bay
💡 This bus loops around the island but only hits Picnic Bay a few times a day – check the timetable at the terminal. If it's not running, a local taxi costs about 15 AUD.
Townsville Airport (TSV) → Picnic Bay Hotel, Magnetic Island (via ferry)
💡 Book via 13 10 08 and specify you're heading to the Magnetic Island Ferry Terminal on Sir Leslie Thiess Drive – drivers often skip the short queue if you mention the ferry connection.
About Townsville
Wikipedia ↗
Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. With a population of approximately 204,541 as of 2026, it is the largest settlement in North Queensland and Northern Australia (specifically, the parts of Australia north of the Sunshine Coast). Townsville hosts a significant ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Vale Hotel?
Check-in at Vale Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Townsville
💡 Pick up the map at Flinders Street Mall visitor kiosk and do the walk on a Saturday morning when the markets are on—the buildings look great in the soft light.
💡 Park at the northern end near Kissing Point for quieter spots. The lagoon closes for cleaning on Tuesdays.
💡 Bring mosquito repellent after 4pm. The free guided walks start at 10am on Wednesdays (check at the visitor centre).
💡 Drive up 30 minutes before sunset for the best light. The Goat Track walking path (40 minutes) is steep but offers wide views; take water and a hat.
💡 Visit the free 'Get Wet' touch tank (10am-11am weekdays) where kids can handle starfish and sea cucumbers. Skip the paid area if short on time.