Townsville

Welcome to the tropics at Townsville Airport. You can jet into our international-standard airport from all over Australia to sample the laid-back life 150,000 locals love.

Few cities can offer a cosmopolitan buzz yet still promise the kind of relaxing holiday that you never want to end. Townsville is one of these rare gems. Perfectly located on the coast, you'll find an escape bursting with possibilities: easy access to islands, the Great Barrier Reef, the Wet Tropics Rainforests and historic Charters Towers and Ravenswood as well as the CBD's great dining, culture, heritage and recreational attractions. Visit Townsville Holidays for more information.

On arrival you can hire a car or 4WD to discover the amazing sites of the Wet Tropics or historic Charters Towers; book a ferry to magnificent Magnetic Island; or simply grab a cab for a five-minute trip to the heart of the city on the coral sea.

Things To Do

High Life
First up get your bearings atop Castle Hill, the best vantage point for views of the City and idyllic Magnetic Island.

City Life
The Townsville inner-city is divided into four distinct "precincts" offering restaurants, cafes, bars, shopping, entertainment, attractions and nightlife.

• Palmer Street - on the city's south side
• Flinders Street East - connecting Flinders Mall with The Strand
• Gregory Street - branching from the Strand at the Gregory St Headland
• The Strand & Breakwater - 2.5km beachfront framing the city centre

Island Life
Magnetic 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. There are a vast range of activities available including: boat trips around the island, parasailing, Harley Davidson tours, water sports, golf, diving expeditions, jet skiing, great fishing, horse riding

History of Life in the Tropics
Take a self guided walking tour of Townsville and you will discover a city with more than a few than a few good tales to tell. You can download this POD GUIDE for a free guided walking tour down Flinders Street.

Links for more information:
Townsville Holidays
Townsville City Council Heritage Trails