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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

01:47

5.40km

240m

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 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

593 m

Cudtheringa Track Entrance, Castle Hill Reserve

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2

1.35 km

View of Townsville from Castle Hill

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3

1.59 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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1.80 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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5

1.95 km

View from Castle Hill

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There is a parking lot, but you can also walk

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6

1.95 km

View of Magnetic Island

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7

2.04 km

Hynes Lookout — Castle Hill

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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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2.49 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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3.02 km

Castle Hill

Nature Reserve

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5.40 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

1.68 km

358 m

Surfaces

3.90 km

994 m

377 m

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< 100 m

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