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Inside tip · Townsville & Magnetic Island

Townsville's most popular walking trail climbs which landmark above the city?

Answer: Castle Hill

Council calls Castle Hill the city's most popular walk; the tougher Goat Track starts at Hillside Crescent.

Goat Track: Hillside Cres to the top car park

Want a gentler way up? Walk the road instead of the more intensive tracks. Be sun-smart: council warns it only takes 6 minutes to burn.

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