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About Townsville
Information about Townsvilles location, places to visit, places to see and what to expect.
Townsville is situated on the North Queensland coast, the city of Townsville is 1359 km north of the state's capital of Brisbane, and is the largest tropical city in Northern Australia with a growing population of 155,000. Whether it's the cafe scene, arts and culture, entertainment or retail therapy you are looking for, Townsville inner city offers something special, for everyone.
The city has grown into a cosmopolitan hub of activity and ambience, from the magnificently restored heritage buildings to the trendy outdoor cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries that add colour to the streetscapes. The Townsville inner-city is divided into four distinct precincts, each offering a distinct experience.
Palmer Street- Located on the city's south bank, Palmer Street is lined with fabulous restaurants, cafes, tourist attractions and accommodation properties. Palmer Street offers views across Ross Marina and the central business district.
Flinders Street East- Connecting Flinders Mall with The Strand beachfront, Flinders Street East is known as the nightlife precinct of the city. Offering an eclectic range of nightclubs, bars, cafes and restaurants, Flinders Street East is always a flurry of activity and atmosphere.
Gregory Street- Branching from The Strand at the Gregory St Headland, Gregory Street has a cosmopolitan village atmosphere offering great boutique shopping and outdoor cafe dining.
The Strand & Breakwater- A 2.5km stretch of stunning inner city beachfront lined with restaurants, cafes, recreational facilities, parks, playgrounds, swimming enclosures, picnic and bbq areas.
Townsville City Must-Dos:
- Experience The Strand -by day and night
- Learn about the military and maritime history of the city through the inner city museums
- Try your luck at the Casino or gaming machines at inner city establishments
- Experience the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet at Reef HQ, the world's largest living reef aquarium.
- Dining in Palmer Street
- Enjoy the nightlife in Flinders St East
- Visit the Flinders Mall Cotters Markets and Strand Night Markets
- Experience an NBL home game at the Entertainment Centre
- Explore Queens Gardens and Anzac Park
- Enjoy the plethora of bird species
- Shopping in the Flinders Mall precinct and Gregory Street
- Enjoy a performance by a local theatre or dance company
- Experience one of the annual arts and cultural festivals
- Take a day tour to the rainforest and outback regions
- Learn about the Pandora at the Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Activities galore! Golf, diving, water sports, sky diving.
- Visit Magnetic Island (ferries/car ferries depart from city area) or luxurious Orpheus Island (flights depart daily ex Townsville 30 min sea plane transfer)
- Experience the Great Barrier Reef (trips depart from the city area)
Townsville City Must-Sees:
- The Strand & Gregory Street precinct
- Relics of the HMS Pandora at the Museum of Tropical Queensland
- Imax Theatre
- Billabong Sanctuary
- Palmer Street precinct
- Flinders Street East precinct
- Victoria Bridge
- Museums and Galleries
- The view from Castle Hill
- The Palmetum
- Pallarenda beach
- Townsville Town Common Conversation Park
10 Top Townsville City Photo Opportunities:
- Overlooking Breakwater Marina and Jupiters Casino from Anzac Park
- Standing on Victoria Bridge, overlooking the city
- Endless photo opportunities along The Strand
- At the Anzac Park Rotunda
- The Maritime Museum in Palmer Street, overlooking Ross Creek Marina
- Dining alfresco along Flinders Street East and Palmer Street
- Standing under the replica of the hull of the HMS Pandora at the Museum of Tropical Qld
- The view from Castle Hill
- Perc Tucker Regional Gallery and other heritage buildings in the city centre
- View of Magnetic Island from the Strand beachfront
The Average Temperature :
Winter (June to August)
Temp °C: 15-25°C
Temp °F: 59-77°F
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