Townsville to Cardwell road trip: Distance, drive time & attractions

Road trip attractions on the two hour Townsville to Cardwell drive include Jourama Falls, Forrest Beach and the Hinchinbrook Lookout.

The Townsville to Cardwell leg of the Townsville to Mission Beach drive is packed with worthwhile attractions. While driving up the Queensland coast from Townsville to Cairns, set aside some time to explore.

Townsville is where you can take the ferry to gorgeous Magnetic Island, enjoy sunset cruises and visit the Museum of Underwater Art. For more Townsville experiences, explore here. To ferret out the best Townsville accommodation deals, look here.

Townsville to Cardwell distance and driving time

This Townsville to Cardwell drive is almost totally along the Bruce Highway. The Townsville to Cardwell distance is 165km, meaning a driving time of around two hours.

The Townsville to Ingham section of the drive is fairly unexciting if you stick to the highway. But branch off, and there’s lots to see. On the coastal side, you can explore Balgal Beach and Halifax Bay Wetlands National Park.

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