Tyto Wetlands is first and foremost a protected sanctuary for around 240 species of bird, including far-flung guests from Siberia and Japan, in almost 120 hectares of rehabilitated wetlands. Yet it's also a fascinating community space where artists and educators come together in various forums. There's a library, an amphitheatre and a gallery.
Tyto Wetlands
Townsville & Mission Beach
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
23.29 MILES
The country's longest single-drop (268m) waterfalls, which lie within the traditional lands of the Warrgamaygan Aboriginal people, look their best in the…
Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre
28.86 MILES
Traditional woven baskets, paintings and colourful wooden sculptures are among the works for sale at this cooperative of Aboriginal artists from nine…
14.69 MILES
Waterview Creek tumbles down Jourama Falls and other cascades past palms and umbrella trees, making this northern section of the park a fine place for a…
23.32 MILES
From the car park at the end of Spiegelhauer Rd, it’s an easy 100m walk to Paradise Waterhole, a popular swimming spot with a sandy beach and lofty…
25.86 MILES
En route to Paluma, be sure to stop off at Little Crystal Creek, a picturesque swimming hole with a cute stone bridge, a picnic area and waterfalls. Try…
23.3 MILES
In the Mt Spec section of the park, Big Crystal Creek, accessible off the partially sealed Spiegelhauer Rd, is a gentle introduction to the park's charms…
Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station
27.85 MILES
Check out the original postal room and old telephone exchange at this wooden building (built in 1870), which has survived cyclones and termites.
Nearby Townsville & Mission Beach attractions
14.69 MILES
Waterview Creek tumbles down Jourama Falls and other cascades past palms and umbrella trees, making this northern section of the park a fine place for a…
23.29 MILES
The country's longest single-drop (268m) waterfalls, which lie within the traditional lands of the Warrgamaygan Aboriginal people, look their best in the…
23.3 MILES
In the Mt Spec section of the park, Big Crystal Creek, accessible off the partially sealed Spiegelhauer Rd, is a gentle introduction to the park's charms…
23.32 MILES
From the car park at the end of Spiegelhauer Rd, it’s an easy 100m walk to Paradise Waterhole, a popular swimming spot with a sandy beach and lofty…
25.86 MILES
En route to Paluma, be sure to stop off at Little Crystal Creek, a picturesque swimming hole with a cute stone bridge, a picnic area and waterfalls. Try…
6. Historic Cardwell Post Office & Telegraph Station
27.85 MILES
Check out the original postal room and old telephone exchange at this wooden building (built in 1870), which has survived cyclones and termites.
7. Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre
28.86 MILES
Traditional woven baskets, paintings and colourful wooden sculptures are among the works for sale at this cooperative of Aboriginal artists from nine…