Townsville is North Queensland’s largest city and unofficial capital with around 197,000 residents and attracts over 1 million visitors each year. Located in the dry tropic region of Queensland, Townsville offers visitors a spectacle of the Australian landscape. From the beautiful beaches of The Strand garden and tropical beach strip to the bright orange earth of the famous outback, you are sure to find an array of picturesque spots to indulge your desire to really experience Australia.
Explore the famous Great Barrier Reef, just off the Townsville coast, discover the beautiful National Park areas of Magnetic Island and Ross River’s 11km long Riverway riverfront parkland. See many of the Great Barrier Reef’s native flora and fauna at the large tropical aquarium, Reef HQ.
The laid back lifestyle and beautiful vistas of Townsville will keep you coming back.