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Jenkinson's Post Lookout – Hynes Lookout, Castle Hill loop from Townsville

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Jenkinson's Post Lookout – Hynes Lookout, Castle Hill loop from Townsville

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Jenkinson's Post Lookout – Hynes Lookout, Castle Hill loop from Townsville

01:41

4.73km

260m

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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.04 km

View of Townsville from Castle Hill

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1.28 km

443rd Step

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The ascent to the mountain is via a staircase up to this 443rd step.

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1.49 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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1.61 km

Castle Hill Lookout

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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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1.87 km

View from Castle Hill

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There is a parking lot, but you can also walk

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1.87 km

It's hard to pick the best lookout on Castle Hill, but Hynes Lookout has to be in the running. It faces eastward which gives you a great view over the city, water, and out to Magnetic Island in the distance.

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2.41 km

View from Castle Hill

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the view from Castle Hill is great. there is a parking lot. Also possible to walk up

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4.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

452 m

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.84 km

961 m

699 m

648 m

501 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Jenkinson's Post Lookout – Hynes Lookout, Castle Hill loop from Townsville

View of Townsville from Castle Hill

443rd Step

Jenkinson's Post Lookout

Castle Hill Lookout

View from Castle Hill

View of Magnetic Island

Hynes Lookout — Castle Hill

View from Castle Hill

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