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Castle Hill Lookout via Castle Hill Road loop

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Castle Hill Lookout via Castle Hill Road loop

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Castle Hill Lookout via Castle Hill Road loop

01:15

3.92km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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752 m

Castle Hill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Castle Hill Road is a relatively steep, winding access road that climbs Townsville’s iconic pink granite monolith, and is one of the city’s most popular walking and cycling routes. The …

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2.63 km

Jenkinson's Post Lookout

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This lookout was dedicated in 2001 to Graham Jenkinson who was the ambassador at large for Townsville from 1990-1999.

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2.75 km

Castle Hill Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Castle Hill Lookout sits on top of one of Townsville’s most distinctive landmarks, a granite monolith rising nearly 300 metres above the city. The lookout is well-known for its sweeping …

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3.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.69 km

810 m

333 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

810 m

130 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 25 July

26°C

13°C

11 %

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