How to do Easter in Townsville North Queensland
02 April 2026
With the Easter holidays just around the corner, we’ve done the hunting for you with a guide to doing Easter in Townsville North Queensland, from chocolate stops and local finds to island escapes and easy drives, there’s plenty to explore.
Positioned within 90-minutes’ drive of all of Australia’s most iconic landscapes of the rainforest, reef and Outback, Townsville North Queensland is the gateway to some of the most unique and unexpected experiences available, and it’s just waiting to be explored. So, what are you waiting for?
Easter breakfast
Trust us, we know Easter is probably the only day of the year it is socially acceptable to eat chocolate for breakfast, but if you are looking for something more to make you really ‘hop’ out of bed, then you’re in luck because we’re blessed with a number of stunning restaurants and cafes that you should get egg-cited about! If you’re after a brekky with a view – check out The Strand with a number of cafes that will WOW you! For some of the best breakfast options - check out this list from Urban List!
A safe bet for anything sweet is Otto’s (at any, or all, of their locations). One of Townsville’s favourite foodie destinations – the pastry cabinet alone will be enough to whet any sweet appetite, and rest assured, the berliner special will be a must-have chocolate-infused creation!
