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Townsville, Tropical North Queensland

Townsville, the Capital of North Queensland, is a vibrant city that offers all the amenities and facilities of a major city while still retaining the relaxed laid-back Queensland lifestyle feeling. It offers a range of museums, boutique shops, attractions, adventure and relaxation activities as well as a wide selection of dining and casual eateries.

You can discover underwater life at Reef HQ aquarium, visit the world heritage listed Magnetic Island which is home to the largest colony of Koalas living in their natural habitat, enjoy the magnificent beachfront The Strand in the heart of the city, visit the Pandora shipwreck exhibit at the Museum of Tropical Queensland or visit the award-winning wildlife park at Billabong Sanctuary.

Townsville is the perfect base to discover the magnificent wonders of the tropics and the Great Barrier Reef and North Queensland’s most spectacular tropical islands. Within easy drive of Townsville are the heritage centre of Charters Towers, the highest waterfall in Australia (Wallaman Falls) and the breath-taking rainforests in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area at Paluma.

With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Townsville is the perfect destination for sun seekers and festival goers.

More Information on Townsville

For more information on Townsville view these usefeul weblinks:

Business Information:

Townsville Enterprise - www.townsvilleonline.com.au/

Holidays & Tourism:

Queensland Holidays - www.queenslandholidays.com.au/destinations/townsville/

Townsville City Council:

www.townsville.qld.gov