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Townsville is a hotspot for holidaymakers visiting North Queensland. Whether you want to relax and unwind on a beach, indulge in some shopping or book a diving adventure, you won’t be short on things to see and do.

Townsville was initially established because the first settlers in the region required a seaport north of the Burdekin River, which was vulnerable to flooding. In 1864, John Melton Black dispatched a search party to find a suitable location, and Cleveland Bay was subsequently discovered. Backed financially by a Sydney merchant, Robert Towns, a settlement was laid down and, in his honour, was named Townsville.

In 1892, a new harbour was established to allow ships to anchor in protected waters further out and so, with the expansion of the sugar industry, the port was utilised more and more.

Nonetheless, the commencement of World War I, along with the ailing goldfields, adversely affected Townsville. The German occupation in Papua New Guinea saw ships re-routed and a railway constructed in 1924 connected Queensland regional and coastal areas.

In 1942, during World War II, Townsville was fortified with a military presence but was still targeted by the Japanese and bombed. The damage was minimal and, at the close of the war, Townsville went on to thrive and become what it is today.

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Whether it’s great food and wine, arts and culture, entertainment or retail therapy you’re seeking, Townsville inner city offers something special for everyone.

Townsville has grown into a cosmopolitan hive full of activity and ambience. From the magnificently restored heritage buildings to alfresco cafés, restaurants, shops and galleries, there’s so much to explore here.

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 award winning restaurants, cafés and tourist attractions. Palmer Street offers views across Ross Marina and the central business district, and boasts an equally vibrant nightlife.

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, cafés and restaurants, Flinders Street East is always a flurry of activity and atmosphere.

Gregory Street

Branching from The Strand at the Gregory Street Headland, Gregory Street has a cosmopolitan village atmosphere offering great boutique shopping and alfresco dining. Head to Gregory Street for cake and coffee after a prolific day of shopping.

The Strand & Breakwater

Located in the heart of Townsville, The Strand is a 2.5km beachfront boulevard, lined with restaurants, cafés, bars, barbeque and picnic areas, swimming enclosures and pools, sporting and recreational facilities, and walking paths – all with sweeping views across Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island.

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Indulge your senses snorkeling or diving along the Great Barrier Reef.

Tantalise your taste buds at one of the city’s four dining precincts.

Get up close and personal with Australian wildlife at Billabong Sanctuary.

Learn the history of one of Queensland’s great shipwrecks at the Museum of Tropical Queensland.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef without getting wet at Reef HQ, the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium.

Learn about local Aboriginal history at the Cultural Centre.

Test your endurance and head up the Goat Track on Castle Hill for a 360 degree panoramic view of the city.

Join a fishing charter and test your angling skills.

Visit Riverway where you can swim in the massive lagoons, meander along the riverwalk and parklands, and dine in the café.

Catch a show at the Arts Centre at Riverway.

Take a City Sights Tour, discovering Townsville’s hidden treasures.

Take a walk in the clouds at Paluma Range, on one of the many local rainforest tracks.

Travel up Hervey’s Range Road to Piper’s Lookout.

Take a scenic flight over Townsville and the Great Barrier Reef.

Experience the atmosphere at one of the home games of the premier sporting events in Townsville.

Visit Kissing Point at the northern part of the Strand steeped in military history.

Enjoy birdwatching at Paluma, Lake Ross, Townsville Town Common Conservation Park or any of the northern beaches.

Take a day trip to Townsville’s northern beaches or take a swim at Balgal (stinger netted and patrolled beach).

charters towersWhile 137km’s south west from Townsville, Charters Towers is definitely a destination you should add to your list of things to see and do. Originally founded to capitalise on the rich gold deposits in the area, Charters Towers is today a living museum. Be sure to check out the Stock Exchange, the Folk Museum and one of the many heritage listed buildings. And why not stop for lunch at one of the charming, old pubs to relax and unwind.

For directions on how to get to Charters Towers from Townsville, please visit www.gomapper.com/travel/directions-from/townsville-to-charters-towers.html

things to see and do in townsville and region

Corner Woolcock Street and Kings Road, Hyde Park, Townsville, Queensland 4812 Telephone: (07) 4772 1699 Facsimile: (07) 4772 2861 Email: enquiries@castletown.com.au

Castletown is a modern shopping centre providing the best in variety, convenience and choice to our customers. You will find everything to style your life in our 142 stores.

Located within three kilometres of the Townsville central business district.

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shopping in townsvilleTownsville is the perfect tropical getaway because, not only can you take advantage of its outdoor lifestyle, you can also shop til you drop.

When you’ve had enough of the sun and the surf, there’s nothing like a spot of retail therapy to relax and rejuvenate you. Townsville boasts three major shopping centres so you won’t be short on opportunities to find some bargains and beautiful apparel. Shop in air-conditioned comfort with nowhere else you need to be or go. It doesn’t get better than that.

For local produce and hand-crafted items then visit one of the many markets in the region. Cotters Markets in the CBD and Willows Rotary Markets in Thuringowa are both worth checking out. On the first Friday of every month, between May and December, the Strand Night Markets take place. Offering a diverse range of goods and culinary adventures, this is an outing not to be missed.

Whether you walk or drive up to Castle Hill, the views when you get there are spectacular.

Castle Hill is a granite sarsen located at the centre of Townsville, providing the city with a geographical uniqueness that is unsurpassed. Standing at 286m above the sea line, it provides amazing panoramic views of Townsville extending out to Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island.

If you’re feeling energetic you can walk up Castle Hill along the bitumen road, which is 2.6km to the top. If you want something a little more challenging then give one of the goat tracks a go. If you prefer, you can always drive to the top as adequate parking is available.

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So if the Great Barrier Reef is on your 'to do' list, then we guarantee we will capture your heart forever with our snorkeling and diving day trips.

Imagine coming face to face with turtles, gliding with rays or finding Nemo? Our breathtaking day trips to the Great Barrier Reef are filled with colourful corals, abundant marine life and unforgettable experiences. unforgettable experiences.

For the avid diver nothing beats exploring Australia best dive the SS Yongala Wreck. Be mesmerised by the diversity and enormity of the marine life that calls this structure home. Looking for some adrenalin then this is for you.

So what are you waiting for? Join one of our trips So what are you waiting for? Join one of our trips today and wet your imagination!

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The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world. Home to one of the most advanced and diverse ecosystems, if you’re up for a diving or snorkelling adventure there’s no place quite like it.

To understand the awe that is the Great Barrier Reef, the reef extends over 3,000km’s from Bundaberg and beyond Cape York. The reef comprises of the most stunning coral, stretching 65km’s across in some sections. Boasting a diverse range of marine life, 400 different species of coral exist along with over 1,500 types of fish.

reefs for snorkeling & divingWheeler – Great for snorkeling and novice divers, this popular site is also suitable for the experienced diver.

Davies – Boasts a number of sites for diving showcasing an abundant coral and marine life.

Helix – Smaller reef with a diverse underwater landscape where you’re likely to find Nemo.

Lodestone – Perfect reef for both snorkeling and diving in pristine waters.

There are plenty of reputable dive charters in and around Townsville, so book today for an adventure of a lifetime.

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Magnetic Island is an essential element of the North Queensland holiday experience.

This world-heritage listed island is only 8km’s from the Townsville city centre. It takes 20 minutes by ferry or 45 minutes by car ferry to reach this island paradise.

On discovery in 1770, Magnetic Island was named as such by Captain Cook because he believed a magnetic force interfered with his compass whilst there. It’s purported that Errol Flynn owned a gold mine there in the last century.

‘Maggie’, as locals affectionately now call the island, is a residential island with a true village atmosphere. Over two thirds of the island is national park and more than 2,000 people call Magnetic Island their home. Maggie is also home to Northern Australia’s largest colony of koalas in the wild.

Water activities abound on Magnetic Island as well as land-based recreational pursuits such as golf, tennis, bushwalking and, of course, lazing on the glorious beaches.

Interpretive signage across the island provides a guide for visitors looking to explore, learn and discover the diverse environments, wildlife, walking tracks, shipwrecks and heritage of the island.

‘Maggie’ is a colourful and eclectic island where you can retreat and relax, or join in the island’s village

life. From Picnic Bay through to Horseshoe Bay, the experience is friendly and delightfully tropical—island life in the tropics!

Things to see and do on Magnetic Island

Explore the island in a topless car.

Circumnavigate the island on a jet ski.

Snorkel on the fringing coral reefs.

Horse ride on the beach at Horseshoe Bay.

Learn about the various shipwrecks located around the island.

Discover the walking and heritage trails of the island.

Experience a ‘full moon’ beach party.

Sail around the island.

Tour the island in a stretch jeep or bus.

Sea kayak, dive and snorkel with water sports galore.

See the koalas in the wild.

Witness the view from the Forts Walking Track.

Peruse the island’s resident art galleries.

See West Point at sunset.

For more information on Magnetic Island, please visit www.townsvilleholidays.info

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COTTERS MARkET

Every Sunday, 8.30am - 1pm Flinders Mall, Townsville CBD

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First Friday of the month May to December, 5pm - 9.30pm. Strand Park

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Every wednesday, all day Flinders Square, Flinders Street, Townsville CBD

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Every Sunday, 7:30am - 11:30am willows Shopping Centre Carpark Cnr Thuringowa Dr & hervey Range Rd kirwan

calendar of eventsNovember

Troy Dunn Invitational Entertainment Drive, Townsville, 16 Nov

December

Blockbuster – Lego Exhibition Denham St, Flinders St, Townsville, 6 Dec

January 2014

Australia Day in Townsville, 26 Jan

May 2014

Charters Towers Country Music Festival Charters Towers, 2 - 4 May

Groovin’ the Moo Merryn Crossman Dr, Murray Lyons Cres, Idia, Townsville, 4 May

July 2014

Townsville’s Winter Racing Carnival Townsville

V8 Supercars Townsville Townsville

Queensland Heritage Rally Bruce Highway, Corner of Craig Street, Ayr, Burdekin Area, 25 July

August 2014

Great Tropical Jazz Party, Magnetic Island

Australian-Italian Festival Ingham, 2-3 Aug

Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Townsville, 1st - 9th Aug

Townsville Cultural Fest, Townsville, 13 - 17 Aug

Sealink Magnetic Island Race Week Magnetic Island, 28 Aug - 2 Sept 2014

September 2014

CMC Rocks North Queensland Boundary Road, Townsville, 27 Sept

Seasonal Sporting Events

Townsville Crocodiles NBL Home Games Townsville

North Queensland Cowboys NRL Home Games Townsville

Townsville Fire WNBL Home Games Townsville

Burdekin Growers Race Day Burdekin

with an exciting annual line up of events and festivals, visit www.townsvilleholidays.info to find out what’s on during your visit!

essential services in townsville

AMBuLANCE/ POLICE / EMERGENCy 000

Townsville Police Station 134 Stanley St 4759 9777

The Townsville hospital 100 Angus Smith Dr 4433 1111

Townsville Family Medical Centre 55 keane St 4759 1100

Volunteer Marine Rescue 4783 5201

Townsville Taxi 138 008

Sealink – Ferry Service 4726 0800

Timetable to Magnetic Island - www.sealinkqld.com.au/magnetic_island_ferry_timetable.php

For churches in Townsville, please visit www.localdirectories.com.au

markets in the region

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Advertising SalesAnnika Turpie Graphic DesignIlona Kincses

Design Assistance Carolyn Tellus Leeanne Lisle

Studio EditorKarla Dondio

Operations ManagerEleanor White

Office Manager Sarah Drew Accounts & AdministrationRebecca Zavalary

DistributionMichael McDonaldDeborah Harris

Compiled with the assistance of Townsville Enterprise Limited, Dr Dorothy Gibson-Wilde and Adrenalin Snorkel Dive.

Images courtesy of Townsville Enterprise Limited and Tourism Queensland.