Backpackers International

HostelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Great location — 6 attractions within walking distance

About

Backpackers International is a hostel in North Ward. The hostel is close to Museum of Tropical Queensland and Reef HQ, about 1.1 km from Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre), about 0.7 km from The Strand. Within a short walk you'll find 29 places to eat, 2 supermarkets and 2 public-transport stops. The most comfortable time to visit North Ward is generally September to November.

Location

What's nearby

Museum of Tropical Queensland0.1 km
Reef HQ0.2 km
The Maritime Museum of Townsville0.4 km
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery0.4 km
Townsville Sign0.6 km
The Strand0.7 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 29 places to eat🛒 2 supermarkets💊 4 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport: Townsville International Airport (Civil Area) — 5.0 km
Nearest station: Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre) — 1.1 km
Nearest beach: The Strand — 0.7 km
Sea temperature: Sea temperature about 22.5 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving: Drives on the left
Currency: AUD
Power: Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water: Generally safe to drink