Sitting next to Cleveland Bay Beach, Rowes Bay is one of Townsville’s suburbs. It’s a low-lying terrain that hosts the coast, the International Airport of Townsville and Mundy Creek. Just a small part of the suburb is residential, neighbouring the suburbs of Garbutt, Belgian Gardens and West End.

There are plenty of tourist attractions in the area, like the Belgian Gardens Cemetery on 56 Evans Street, which is the resting place for many soldiers and victims of the two World Wars. However, the main tourist attraction in the area is the picturesque Cleveland Bay Beach that stretches on 10 kilometres near Rowes Bay. Getting here will offer you some unforgettable views, especially considering you can see the beautiful Magnetic Island in the distance.

The beach here is interrupted with a lot of tidal creeks that provide a refreshing view. You can get your feet inside these creeks because you can’t swim in the bay. There are too many crocodiles and jellyfish in the area, and the risk is too big for swimming. However, you can enjoy riding your bike or jogging along the seafront.

If you want to catch up on some rest, go to Soroptimist Park, at the southern tip of the beach. This park has wide lawns and barbecue spots, but also some public art pieces and an adventure playground for kids. You can also try kitesurfing in the northern part of the beach.