# Castle Hill Lookout

> A granite monolith rising 286 m in the middle of Townsville, with a lookout over the city, Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-castle-hill-townsville/

A granite monolith rising 286 m in the middle of Townsville, with a lookout over the city, Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island. Walking tracks climb from the base; the road to the top is steep and winding.

- **Nearest town:** Townsville, Queensland
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -19.2586, 146.8024

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. Hot in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Whitsunday Coast to Townsville](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-whitsunday-coast-townsville/)

## Nearby

- [Magnetic Island Forts Walk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-magnetic-island-forts-walk/) – 14 km
- [Little Crystal Creek Bridge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-paluma-little-crystal-creek/) – 64 km
- [SS Yongala Wreck](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-ss-yongala-wreck/) – 87 km
- [Hinchinbrook Island](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hinchinbrook-island/) – 114 km

## FAQs

### Where is Castle Hill Lookout?

Castle Hill Lookout is in Townsville, Queensland, at GPS -19.2586, 146.8024.

### Which road trips pass Castle Hill Lookout?

Castle Hill Lookout is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Whitsunday Coast to Townsville.

### What is there to see near Castle Hill Lookout?

Places worth a stop nearby: Magnetic Island Forts Walk (14 km), Little Crystal Creek Bridge (64 km), SS Yongala Wreck (87 km) and Hinchinbrook Island (114 km).

### When is the best time to visit Castle Hill Lookout?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)