The Big Townsville Sign

11 Dean St, South Townsville QLD 4810, Australia

4.5(91 reviews)
The Big Townsville Sign, South Townsville, Queensland

The Big Townsville Sign is an attraction in South Townsville, Queensland, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 91 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 3 landmarks in South Townsville.

The Big Townsville Sign at a glance

Category
Attractions
Rating
4.5 / 5
Reviews
91
South Townsville rank
#2 of 3
National rank
#343 of 489

About The Big Townsville Sign

Located in South Townsville, Queensland, The Big Townsville Sign is catalogued as an attraction — one of 140 attractions tracked across Australia. Among South Townsville's landmarks it currently ranks #2 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.

Visitors rate The Big Townsville Sign 4.5 out of 5 across 91 reviews — a strong rating that most Australian attractions would envy. Within the attractions category nationally it ranks #90 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.

On the national stage, The Big Townsville Sign ranks #343 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 70%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within Queensland it sits at #70 of 94, and within the attractions category it holds #90 of 140 Australia-wide. Its 4.5 rating runs just below the attractions average of 4.51, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.

The Big Townsville Sign is located at 11 Dean St, South Townsville QLD 4810, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in South Townsville. For the wider context, the South Townsville city page ranks all 3 local landmarks side by side, and the Attractions category page compares The Big Townsville Sign with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Big Townsville Sign worth visiting?
The Big Townsville Sign is an attraction in South Townsville, Queensland, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 91 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 3 landmarks in South Townsville.
Where is The Big Townsville Sign?
The Big Townsville Sign is located at 11 Dean St, South Townsville QLD 4810, Australia.
What type of landmark is The Big Townsville Sign?
The Big Townsville Sign is categorised as attraction. You can explore more attractions across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is The Big Townsville Sign rated?
The Big Townsville Sign holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 91 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is The Big Townsville Sign?
By visitor review volume, The Big Townsville Sign ranks #343 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 70%), #70 of 94 in Queensland, and #2 of 3 in South Townsville.
How does The Big Townsville Sign compare to other attractions?
Among 140 attractions catalogued across Australia, The Big Townsville Sign ranks #90 by review volume, and its 4.5 rating sits just under the category average of 4.51.
What landmarks are near The Big Townsville Sign?
The closest landmarks to The Big Townsville Sign are Ross Creek (316 m away), Maritime Museum of Townsville (490 m away), Townsville's Street Art Walking Trail (528 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Closest Landmarks by Distance

  1. Ross Creek316 m
  2. Maritime Museum of Townsville490 m
  3. Townsville's Street Art Walking Trail528 m
  4. Queensland Museum Tropics | Townsville586 m
  5. The strand.778 m
  6. Walker Street Steps778 m

Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.