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Population: 150,000, Height above sea level: 15m. Latitude: -19.1000, Longitude: 146.5000 Location: 1,400km north of Brisbane Highway: Bruce Hwy (1) Nearest Major Town: Townsville Nearest Airport: Townsville Touring Area: Townsville & District |
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Townsville is the capital of North Queensland - a tropical, beachside city with a unique blend of
history and natural beauty. The city of Townsville has recently undergone a major facelift with a $30 million upgrade to the city's Strand beachfront promenade, new accommodation venues, bars, nightclubs and three cosmopolitan dining precincts. Because it is located in the dry tropics, Townsville consistently records more than 300 dry, sunny days each year ‚ perfect weather to enjoy a diversity of experiences ranging from the excitement of bull-riding and marlin fishing through to a tour of the world's largest living reef aquarium, a cruise to the outer Great Barrier Reef or a visit to the stunning rainforest covering the nearby Paluma Ranges. Castle Hill is a great walk (or drive) to the top with sweeping views of the city, Magnetic Island and Cleveland Bay and is a top photo spot. Magnetic Island boasts beautiful beaches, secluded coves, and many water sport, cruising and accommodation options. While you're there, take a picturesque walk to the Forts and see if you can spot a koala. It can only be described as paradise. The city centre has many restored buildings from the turn of the century and leads to Reef HQ - the world's largest living coral reef aquarium; the Museum of Tropical Queensland and Imax Theatre. Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino and the adjacent 5,000 seat Entertainment Centre is the largest venue of its type in the tropics. Just 17km south of Townsville is Australia's best interactive wildlife experience - Billabong Sanctuary - where you can hold a koala or python, or watch crocodiles feeding. Townsville is now the premier destination for visitors wanting to experience the 'real' North Queensland. Experience the charm of Island, Outback, Reef and Rainforest "Life in the Tropics" and visit Townsville in North Queensland today. PLACES OF INTEREST:
INFORMATION CENTRE: Flinders Mall Visitor Information Centre Flinders Mall, Townsville. QLD 4810 Ph: 07n 4721 3660. Toll Free 1800 801 902 Highway Visitor Information Townsville Bruce Hwy, 5km south of Townsville. Townsville QLD. 4810 Ph: 07 4778 3555. HOW TO GET THERE: By car along the Western Hwy. | Light Plane | Coach or Rail | ||||||||
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