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your own apartment while downstairs guest rooms share bathrooms. The welcoming own-
ers will pick you up from the bus, train or ferry.
Civic Guest House
( 07-4771 5381;
www.civicguesthousetownsville.com.au
;
262 Walker St; dm from $24, d from $58; )
Re-
cently renovated, and oh how it sparkles. A contender for cleanest hostel on earth, the
Civic lives up to its name with friendly staff and a laid-back clientele. Free transport to/
from the ferry or bus station.
HOSTEL
$
Rowes Bay Caravan Park
( 07-4771 3576;
www.rowesbaycp.com.au
;
Heatley Pde; unpowered/powered site $26/36, cabin with/without bath-
room from $98/65, villa $105; )
Leafy park directly opposite Rowes Bay's beachfront.
Brand-new villas are smaller than cabins but spiffier.
CARAVAN PARK
$
Orchid Guest House
MAP
GUESTHOUSE
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 07-4771 6683;
www.orchidguesthouse.com.au
;
34 Hale St; dm $27, s with/without bathroom $75/55, d $85/65;
)
Not one for the party set, but a godsend to those looking for somewhere cheap and
cheerful to lay their head. Weekly rates available for working backpackers.
Grand Northern Hotel
MAP
HOTEL
$
GOOGLE MAP
( 07-4771 6191;
www.gnhotel.com.au
;
500 Flinders St; s with/without air-con $70/60, d & tw with/without air-con
$80/70; )
Swill and sleep at this historic 1901 pub in Townsville's bustling centre. It's
not exactly a tranquil haven, but for those who like to be in the thick of it all, the GN can't
be beat. All rooms share facilities.
Historic Yongala Lodge Motel
MAP
MOTEL
$$
GOOGLE MAP
(
07-4772 4633;
www.historicyongala.com.au
; 11 Fryer St; motel r $99-105, 1-bedroom apt $115-120;
)
Built in 1884, this lovely historic building is but a short stroll from the Strand and city
centre. The rooms and apartments are small but good value. The excellent
restaurant
(mains
$20 to $38, open for dinner Monday to Saturday) is long-loved by locals.
