There is a brand new Woolworths supermarket in the centre of Airlie Beach, which means that you no longer need to catch a bus to Cannonvale to buy groceries.
Woolworths supermarket (Airlie Beach)
The Brewery
There are several good bars on Flinders Street in Townsville’s city centre including the Brewery, which is a very popular spot with locals and visitors for nights out drinking.
IGA supermarket (Magnetic Harbour)
There are a couple of small supermarkets on Magnetic Island including an IGA supermarket near the ferry terminal at Nelly Bay.
Things are more expensive on Magnetic Island so you’ll save money if you stock up on a few things at the Coles or Woolworths in Townsville before getting the ferry to the island.
Fatboy's Cafe
For a real deal, check out Fatboy’s in Fortitude Valley for all day breakfast and pub fare at bargain prices.
3 Wise Monkeys
The Three Wise Monkeys is a good city pub in a former bank that is a popular backpackers’ haunt with three floors of bars, a good atmosphere and live music.
Scubar Down Under
Scubar, in the basement of the Sydney Central YHA is probably the best known backpackers’ bar in Sydney. It features theme nights including its famous crab races on Monday nights.
Side Bar
The Side Bar in the basement of Wake Up! is another major backpackers’ bar with pool tables, drinking games and food specials.
The World Bar
The World Bar is another popular Kings Cross backpackers’ bar that has more of a nightclub feel with thumping dance music.
Coles supermarket (Maroochydore)
If you’re preparing your own food there’s a good choice of supermarkets along the coast including a Coles supermarket inside the Sunshine Plaza shopping centre in Maroochydore.
Woolworths supermarket (Maroochydore Sunshine Plaza)
If you’re preparing your own food there’s a good choice of supermarkets along the coast including a Woolworths supermarket inside the Sunshine Plaza shopping centre in Maroochydore.