Before you head off in any and all directions,
take some time to get to know Townsville, its twin city Thuringowa, Magnetic
Island, and the friendly people who live here.
Widely referred to as the Capital of the North, Townsville combines
the lure and easy going lifestyle of the tropics with the attractions
of a prosperous major city.
With the reef, rainforest and golden west on its doorstep, Townsville
is the ideal place from which to explore North Queensland. Nature has
plenty of surprises in store for those who want to discover the magic
of two of Australia’s most spectacular natural attractions –
the Great Barrier Reef and the spectacular rainforests. Equally stunning
is the rugged west, with its historic mining towns and vast cattle stations.
Townsville has many of the benefits of a big city - without the traffic
and distance hassles, and you will not be short of something to do. Many
people who come to Townsville on a visit or short-term stay, like what
they see and decide to live here. Little wonder that the Townsville-Thuringowa
region has one of the highest residential growth rates in Australia. The
focal point these days is the wonderful beachfront ‘Strand’.
Although there is still much more on offer with several large shopping
centres, theatres, cinemas, nightclubs, markets, museums, and many accommodation
choices.
The port of Townsville is one of the busiest in Australia. It is the
export outlet for copper, silver, lead, zinc and nickel, as well as beef,
sugar and molasses.
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are quiet places of natural beauty as well, including Mt Elliot National
Park, Crystal Creek and Paluma, all a short drive away.
Within the city itself don’t miss a trip up Castle Hill, or some
of the magnificent and well-kept shady gardens which includes Queen's
Gardens, Anderson Park, Anzac Park and the Palmetum.
Townsville Maps: Townsville
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