Townsville in Review
Situated along the turquoise waters of the north-eastern coast of the Sunshine State, Townsville is the perfect holiday destination to experience the fascinating diversity of North Queensland. From Mission beach in the North to Charters Towers in the West and Bowen in the South, Townsville will surprise you with its many attractions and entertainment possibilities.
The Museum of Tropical Queensland, built around the relics of the sunken British warship HMS Pandora, is a top tourist attraction and a must-see before exploring the rest of the city.
Townsville is also the perfect base for a diving holiday. Five resort islands lay within ferry distance from the coast and all of them organize boat trips and inland tours and offer spectacular diving sites. Whether you prefer being in, on or out of the ocean, nobody can refuse a visit to the Reef HQ, one of the largest coral reef aquariums in the world showing native fauna and flora from the Great Barrier Reef.
A popular parkland development along Mission Beach can be found along Flinders Street East - The Strand provides a water park and picnic areas or nightlife entertainment in the form of loads of trendy bars and cosy restaurants.
With its spectacular beaches in the north, surrounded by lush rainforests and waterfalls and the stunning Magnetic Island at only a 20 minute ferry ride away, Townsville is a paradise for holiday makers catering to all you can wish for.
- From our editor T.Ireland – Australia