Townsville
Townsville, 1400km north of Brisbane is Australia's largest tropical city. The hub of North Queensland, the reef, tropical rainforest, beautiful golden beaches, historical landmarks and naturally formed wonders are all within 2 hours of Townsville. Located firmly in the 'dry tropics', the region is renowned for its of clear skies, warm waters, and gentle tropical breezes.
Only 20 minutes by ferry from the mainland is Magnetic Island. Characterised by 23 golden beaches and bays, a visitor to Magnetic Island can snorkel over fringing coral reefs or spend time water skiing or parasailing. There are many ways to explore Magnetic Island, including a circumnavigation on jet-ski, a Harley Davidson ride, mini moke or moped hire, or a ride in the world’s first stretch Jeep!
General Information
| Summer Temperature: | 24-31°C |
|---|---|
| Winter Temperature: | 16-24°C |
| Population of Townsville | 195,000 |
Highlights
Museum of Underwater Art
The Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) is a globally-significant asset to Townsville North Queensland and the surrounding regions and more broadly to Queensland and Australia. MOUA offers a contempora
Locations
Townsville
Townsville, Australia's largest tropical city, is the focal point to this region which is bounded by Mission Beach to the north, Charters Towers to the west, and Bowen in the south. The five resort islands - Dunk, Magnetic, Orpheus, Hinchinbrook and Bedarra - are all different in character and all offer a unique experience for the holidaymaker. Townsville's many attractions include the world's largest living coral reef aquarium, a wildlife sanctuary, casino, beaches, museums, theatres, galleries and restaurants.
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is the island playground of Townsville featuring prominently in the profile of the city. The island is only 25 minutes from the city centre by regular, fast cat ferries. Two thirds of Magnetic Island is National Park with secluded but easily accessible bays and golden beaches. The Island has nearly 25 kilometres of walking tracks meandering through the protected national parks. Wander through the eucalypts; catch a glimpse of one of the 2,500 free-roaming koalas and 166 different species of wildlife.
