Townsville
Queensland, Australia
Townsville is Australia's largest tropical city, and known as the 'capital' of northern Queensland, enjoying a fabulous climate and lifestyle.
Places to see and things to do
- Walk along the strand with its great view of Magnetic Island off the coast. The kids will love the water park.
- visit reefHQ - a large living coral reef aquarium.
- Hike up Castle Hill, take the goat's track for the more challenging route. There is a great view over the city and of Magnetic Island from the top.
- visit the Town Common Environmental Park, especially early morning or late afternoon, and see a great array of bird life.
- visit the Museum of Tropical Queensland
- wander down Flinders Mall, especially on Sunday when there is a market here.
- take a day trip to Magnetic Island.
- visit some of the gardens of Townsville: Queens Gardens, Townsville’s original botanic garden started in 1870, the Palmetum, and Anderson Park.
- Ride your bike along the tracks of the Ross River Parkway
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- All Queensland towns
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