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Travel Guide of Townsville in Australia by Influencers and Travelers


Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. With a population of 180,820 as of June 2018, it is the largest settlement in North Queensland and is unofficially considered its capital.


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Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. Townsville is Australia's largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast, with a population of 180,820 as of June 2018.

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2 - Castle Hill

Castle Hill is a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, located 30 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district and 9.5 kilometres north of Parramatta.

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3 - Helicopter Tours in Townsville

Take a flight around Hinchinbrook Island and take in Australia's largest island National Park. Experience many beautiful sights from the air like Palm Island archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. There is also a chance to take in the landmarks of Townsville city.

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4 - Cleveland Bay

   12 km away

Cleveland Bay is a bay located on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Coral Sea and, administratively, is within the City of Townsville.

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5 - Magnetic Island

   14 km away

Magnetic Island is an island 8 kilometres offshore from the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. This 52 km² mountainous island in Cleveland Bay has effectively become a suburb of Townsville, with 2,335 permanent residents.

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6 - Sightseeing Cruises in Townsville

Enjoy a small-group Private sunset sailing cruise for a maximum of 6 people departing from Magnetic island. Set sail for a 1.5-hours sunset sail, sit back and relax taking in the stunning views from the boat. BYO (bring your own food and drink allowed.

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7 - Magnetic Island National Park

   14 km away
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8 - Alligator Creek Queensland

   22 km away

Alligator Creek is a rural locality in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, Alligator Creek had a population of 1,353 people.

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9 - Scuba Diving in Townsville

Go open-water diving on the SS ‘Yongala’ wreck, considered one of the best dive sites in the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Your day trip to one of the largest and most intact historic shipwrecks includes two dives with a choice of tanks and weights or full equipment. Enjoy lunch and refreshments on board, and make the most of your dive with a certified guide (optional hire). Numbers are limited to 21 to ensure personalized attention on your small-group excursion, departing from Townsville or Magnetic Island.

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10 - Stand Up Paddleboarding in Magnetic Island

   14 km away

Magnetic Islands #1 rated cruise experience for showing you the beauty of Magnetic Island from above and below the water. Aquascene Charters provide exceptional cruise experiences on Magnetic Island. We place absolute importance on ensuring every trip is an amazing experience for our passengers, all year round. As a small family-operated business, we focus on creating safe, fun-filled adventures of excellent quality at an affordable price. Magnetic Island has 23 bays and beaches to explore, set amongst a stunning landscape of rugged granite boulders and Hoop Pines. Snorkel colourful fringing reefs, explore hidden bays and beaches, meet some local marine and bird-life "friends" and experience a fun cruise with a blend of adventure, relaxation and education. Your hosts, Steph and Adam, have been exploring beautiful Magnetic Island for over 35 years, they will share the stories, history and their connection with this island they call their home. Personalised touring at it's best!

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11 - Culinary Tour in Magnetic Island

   14 km away

Take in the breathtaking Magnetic Island coastline on a scenic boat ride to a secluded beach, where you will be dropped off by your private boat chauffeur to spend a blissful two hours, often with the beach all to yourselves. Swim, explore, relax, and enjoy a locally sourced picnic served with your choice of drink before completing the circumnavigation of Magnetic Island on the way home. Departures at 8 am include a Breakfast Picnic of fresh fruit served with local organic yoghurt (Mungalli Creek), baguette, croissant & almond croissant served with butter and local Magnetic Island honey and Mimosas of Sparkling Wine and Freshly squeezed orange juice Departures at 10 am include a locally sourced seafood and antipasto grazing platter served with wine or beer of your choice.

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