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Sue
May 23, 2026
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 sealed route rises through open woodland and granite outcrops to the summit, offering peeks over the city, the coastline, and the surrounding hills along the way. Popular with walkers and runners, the road is a gentler alternative to Castle Hill’s steeper bush tracks that lead to the panoramic views at the top.
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