Townsville
Townsville is a laid-back coastal city of around 150,000 people in Far North Queensland, Australia.
Understand
Townsville is set on the coast and enjoys an average of 320 days of sunshine a year. In recent years it has shruged off its "Brownsville" tag becoming a green and appealing place for locals and a great jumping off point for visitors. A great spot for visitors wanting a taste of outback Australia while not venturing far from the coast. It offers a quiet cosmopolitan feel with its good choice of restaurants & bars but also has a relaxing siesta style during the hottest parts of the day in high summer.
Get in
Townsville has its own international airport and is easily accessible via the the main coastal highway . Not as busy as Cairns but provides excellent access to the 'Outback, the rainforest of the Paluma Range, the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island.
The Sunbus bus route operates 7 days a week with 7 main lines going around the town
Do
- Diving - the well known Yongala Wreck offers a great dive site.
- Sailing
- Reef Trips
- Day Trips to Outback or Rainforest.
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