Foreign Exchange Accommodation - Beachside

Hostel

Location Great location — 5 attractions within walking distance

About

Foreign Exchange Accommodation - Beachside is a hostel in North Ward. The hostel is close to The Strand and The Strand, about 1.2 km from Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre), about 0.4 km from The Strand. Within a short walk you'll find 34 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

The Strand0.4 km
The Strand0.5 km
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery0.7 km
The Strand0.8 km
Museum of Tropical Queensland1.0 km
Reef HQ1.0 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 34 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) — 4.3 km
Nearest station: Old Townsville Station (QR North Control Centre) — 1.2 km
Nearest beach: The Strand — 0.4 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