History & Heritage
Townsville has a rich cultural history and a great deal of heritage listed buildings.
Learn about the traditional landowners and a brief history of the Townsville region.
A brief history of the women and men who helped shape Townsville as we know it today.
If your property is heritage-listed, it is important to find out the key limitations you must take into account before commencing any work.
The Freedom of Entry to the City is a right granted upon a military unit by a Local Government to honour a distinguished unit of the armed forces.
Townsville reaches its 150th year as a municipality.
This time 20 years ago Townsville was preparing for the opening of what has become one of the city’s most popular destinations – The Strand.
Townsville City Council and the National Australia Day Council presented Northern Stories from 15 to 26 January 2021.
Heritage and Cemetery Walks
A perfect way to see the city and learn about its rich history, architecture and people.
Download the Townsville Tours & Trails app:
Or view our heritage and cemetery walks brochures for self-guided tours around Townsville.
Heritage walks:
- Trail 1 – Civic Pride (PDF, 3.2 MB)
- Trail 2 – Early Townsville (PDF, 1.4 MB)
- Trail 3 – South Townsville and Port (PDF, 3.2 MB)
Cemetery walks:
