Australia is renowned the world over for its unique wildlife and there is no better place to see it than in Townsville. There are so many great places in or around Townsville where you can really experience the wondrous natural world and learn not only...
Get a bird's eye view of North Queensland from its beaches, rivers and mountains, to the beautiful city of Townsville or across to Magnetic Island on a scenic helicopter flight. Don't forget to take your camera! Depending on your time and budget there are a variety...
There’s nothing better than being on holiday in Townsville and getting ready to hit the town knowing that you don’t have to drive or catch a cab home. Townsville has a great selection of pubs, bars and clubs all a stone’s throw from the Mariners North...
WHAT TO DO ON A RAINY DAY IN TOWNSVILLE There’s something magical about the sound of rain on the window as the sky takes on a myriad of grey and white shades. But what if you are on holiday in Townsville? What do you do? Lots...
With year round sunshine and warm winter temperatures, Townsville in Northern Queensland is perfect for a winter escape. Townsville's tropical climate means that the days are still warm with an average temperature of 24 degrees C and water temperatures rarely dipping below 21 degrees C....
With the Winter School Holidays coming up next month, Townsville is a great choice for your next family holiday. With an average of 320 days of sunshine per year, it always feels like summer in Townsville and this makes it the perfect place to enjoy a break with...
We already know that the city of Townsville packs a punch with loads of local attractions and the stunning Magnetic Island and Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep. However if you're staying a bit longer in Townsville you may want to check out some of...
The Palmetum is a botanical garden in Townsville featuring only one family of plants - the Palms. It's the perfect spot to beat the heat on a hot day strolling through the large mango trees that shade the rainforest walk. The gardens cover almost 17 hectares...
Easter Long Weekend: 19 to 22 April, 2019 Queensland School Holidays: 5 to 23 April, 2019 Townsville has been through a tough time lately with massive flooding to the city following a monsoon trough and tropical low that battered the region. However, the worst is over and...
When: First Friday night of each month* - February to December. 5pm to 9:30pm Where: The Strand Townsville Managed by the Townsville Rotary Markets these once per month night markets offer a wide array of quality products including locally made timber, leather, fabric and glass wares along...
