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The Ridgemont Executive Motel is centrally located in the heart of Townsville, North Queensland.

The motel has stunning bay views from both its suites and the licensed alfresco restaurant and bar. It is a short stroll to our magnificent beaches, and a shaded tropical pool, BBQ facilities and tour desk are all on site.

Most of our units are self-contained Executive and Deluxe motel suites complete with kitchenettes and air-conditioning. Complimentary wireless broadband is also available for corporate and business guests.

The Ridgemont is located in a quiet location however it is within walking distance to The Strand, Townsville's CBD, restaurant strip Palmer Street, and nightlife (Flinders Street East), and is central to Townsville's main attractions.

Townsville Attractions

 
Billabong Sanctuary, Townsville


Billabong Sanctuary

Crocodiles, Koalas, Kangaroos, Snakes, Wombat & Birds. You can cuddle a koala, hold a wombat, and if you're brave enough, there's snake and crocodile handling too! Interact with Australia's native animals when you visit Billabong Sanctuary in Townsville, North Queensland. For more information visit the Billabong Sanctuary website.

 

Welcome to Townsville, North Queensland

Townsville Attractions close to the Ridgemont Executive Motel

 

Within walking distance

  • The Strand Waterpark (free)
  • The Strand (free)
  • The Rockpool (free)
  • Queen's Gardens - a beautiful sanctuary just five minutes walk from the motel!
  • Townsville Art Gallery
  • Castle Hill look-out (a great walk up the famous goat track, or you can walk up the road)
  • Townsville Central Business District
  • Cotters Market (Sunday mornings)

Within short driving distance

  • Riverway Arts and Entertainment Centre, includes free swimming pools and children play areas (free)
  • Billabong Sanctuary
  • Reef HQ
  • Musuem of Tropical Queensland
  • Rollingstone
  • Castle Hill look-out (if you don't feel like walking up, the drive is definitely worth it!)
  • Mount Stuart look-out
  • Palmetum Botanical Gardens
  • James Cook University
  • A variety of local markets including: Cotters Markets, Strand Night Markets, Family Markets, Willows Markets
  • Townsville Show Grounds
  • Townsville Entertainment Centre
  • Jupiters Casino
  • Townsville Airport
  • Hervey's Range Heritage Tea Rooms

Within 1/2 day and day trip driving distance

  • Magnetic Island
  • Dunk Island
  • Mission Beach
  • Paluma
  • Charters Towers
  • Ayr

Major Shopping Centres

  • Townsville CBD Central Shopping District, Flinders and Sturt Streets
  • Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park
  • Gregory Street, North Ward
  • Castletown Shopping Centre, corner Kings Road and Woolcock Street, Hyde Park
  • Stockland Shopping Centre, corner Ross River Road and Nathan Street, Aitkenvale
  • Willows Shopping Centre, corner Ross River Road and Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan