The city of Townsville sprang into life back in 1859 with the building of a wharf on Cleveland Bay for the new cattle industry on the mainland. Situated on the northeastern coast of Queensland in Australia, beside the Great Barrier Reef, Townsville falls in the dry tropical region of Australia and enjoys a stretch of about 300 days of dry summer annually. The best time to tour Townsville is between April and October and there are several customized Townsville tours that you may select from.
The tourist attractions in Townsville are many. Open throughout the year except on Christmas day, the Reef HQ Aquarium offers you the opportunity to view the flora and fauna of the Great Barrier Reef. The Museum of Tropical Queensland displays artefacts from HMS Pandora.You may also take a trip to the national park on Magnetic Island nearby. Castle Hill located at the center of Townsville offers splendid views of Magnetic Island on the east as well as the rolling hills on the west.
Dairy Farmer's Stadium, Golf Links Drive, Kirwan is the place to go to if you are keen on football or rugby matches. If you prefer rock-climbing then Mount Stuart would be your preference.
For the culturally inclined tourist, this Queensland region offers The Townsville Entertainment Centre and The Townsville Civic Theatre. Townsville also boasts of the Barrier Reef Orchestra. It hosts the Annual Australian Festival of Chamber Music. Jazz concerts are also popular in Townsville.
If you prefer activity then you may make for the Strand beach for a spot of swimming. Or take a trip to the Great Barrier Reef or to the Outbacks. The Water Playground located on the Strand is the fun destination for kids.
For the more serious type of sports enthusiast, the Coral Sea Skydivers and many other companies offer sea diving facilities. The North Queensland Soaring Center offers soaring experience on a glider.
If you are planning a Townville Tour, it helps to arm yourself with knowledge of good lodging options. Townsville offers accommodation facilities to suit your budget. There are both economy class accommodation as well as luxury hotels in the region.
Restaurants along Palmer Street Townsville are the delight of food lovers, offering diverse cuisines with music and wine in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. If you are in search for vibrant pubs and night-clubs then you may find them on Flinders Street.
Townsville may be accessed by train or by road via the A1 or A6 highways. Several airlines offer regular flights to Townsville.
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