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Visitors to the Townsville region will be unable to forget the beautifully warm days, with the sun shining brightly on the calm blue sea. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, visitors can truly enjoy the stunning natural beauty, rich history and fabulous man-made attractions that await them in this region. Couples, families and people of all ages will enjoy the many activities and attractions of the North, whether they are seeking peaceful relaxation or something more adventurous.
The region extends from Townsville south to Home Hill and north to Mission Beach . Townsville is the centre of the North Queensland region and from here you can travel west to the old gold towns of Charters Towers and Ravenswood, or north to Tully for whitewater rafting . Magnetic Island is just 20 minutes from Townsville by ferry, crossing calm Cleveland Bay. Other islands in the North Queensland region include Orpheus , Bedarra , Dunk and Hinchinbrook Islands. Each island offers a different style of accommodation, from rustic to romantic. Activities vary and include breathtaking nature walks, a wide range of watersports or just simply relaxing on your own stretch of beach under a palm tree.
Things to do in Townsville:
* Queenslanders say the best place to eat a mango is in the bath. You'll see why when you enjoy a delectable Bowen mango from the town of Bowen - Bowen mangos are known as the cream of the crop.
* Take a history lesson in Townsville. The city is filled with quirky stories, including Hollywood screen legend Errol Flynn's gold mine. A boardwalk along the beachfront known as the Strand is a favourite place for families and couples to unwind.
* Discover magical Magnetic Island, just 8 km from Townsville. So-named by Captain Cook, whose ship compass went haywire when he sailed by in 1770, Magnetic Island has 25 beaches, huge granite boulders, hoop pines and 25 km of walking tracks. Tour guide David "Crusty" Herron, knows everything there is to know about island bush tucker, and the local history.
* Go troppo with the region's favourite drink, Mango Rico, a liquer produced from North Queensland mangos which is best enjoyed poured over ice or in champagne.
* Learn the legend of the HMS Pandora, a frigate which sank into deep waters off the Gulf of Carpentaria in 1790, after being sent to search for mutineers on board the infamous Bounty. Townsville's Museum of TNQ has recreated a life-size replica of Pandora, complete with relics salvaged from the shipwreck.
* Relax at the former home of a man who taught the King of England to play billiards. George Grey, who once lived at The Rocks Guesthouse in Townsville, was one of Australia's leading billiards players at the turn of the century. His home is now a popular place of rest for Townsville visitors. Manager Jo Sproats knows all the tales.
* Taste Tropical North Queensland cuisine, produced using the freshest local produce. French chef Michel Flores is renowned for his ability to work wonders with local ingredients, and has been recognised for his skill by being inducted in the American Express Hall of Fame.
Accommodation
A & A Holiday Apartments,
Adventurers Backpackers Resort,
Apollo Jewel Beachfront Apartments,
Aquarius On The Beach,
Balgal Beach Holiday Units,
Balgal Beach Holiday Units - Studio 26,
Bayside Holiday Apartments,
Bedarra Island by Voyages,
Best of Magnetic - Pure Magnetic,
Best Western Castle Lodge Motel,
Billabong Lodge Motel,
Breezes By The Bay,
Bright Point Deluxe,
Brooke Haven Holiday Units,
Bungalow Bay Koala Village,
Burdekin Motor Inn,
Cardwell Beachfront Motel and Holiday Units,
City Oasis Inn,
Comfort Inn Robert Towns,
Cook Street Holidays,
Creek Valley Rainforest Retreat,
Crystal Creek Caravan Park,
Dalrymple Tourist Van Park,
Djarawong Lodge Bed and Breakfast,
Dragonheart Bed and Breakfast,
Dunk Island by Voyages,
East Bedarra Island Retreat,
Eco Village Mission Beach,
Hidden Valley Cabins,
Hinchinbrook Island Wilderness Lodge,
Hinchinbrook Marine Cove,
Holiday Inn Townsville,
Inspiration Port Hinchinbrook,
Jupiters Townsville Hotel and Casino,
Kookaburra Holiday Park,
Leisure Inn Plaza Hotel,
Licuala Lodge,
Lucinda Point Hotel Motel,
Mackays Mission Beach,
Magnetic Gateway Holiday Village,
Magnetic International Resort,
Magnetic Island Holiday Homes,
Magnetic Island Holiday Units,
Mantra One Bright Point,
Mariners North Holiday Apartments,
Mercure Inn Townsville,
Mission Beach Resort,
Noorla Heritage Resort,
Oaks Gateway on Palmer,
Oaks Hotel M,
Orpheus Island Resort,
Palm Waters Villa,
Pebble Beach Bed and Breakfast,
Peppers Blue on Blue Resort, Magnetic Island,
Port Hinchinbrook Resort and Cruises,
Quest Townsville,
Rainforest Inn, Paluma,
Rydges Southbank,
Sails On Horseshoe,
Sanctuary Retreat,
Scottys Beach House,
Sea-s-ta Holiday House,
Seagulls Resort On The Seafront,
Sealords Bed and Breakfast,
Shaws on the Shore,
Spanish Lace Motor Inn,
Summit Motel,
The Beach House,
The Elandra Mission Beach,
The Villas - Townsville Holiday Units,
Townsville City Inn and Civic Guest House,
Townsville Seaside Apartments,
Tropical Palms Inn,
Wanderers Holiday Village - Lucinda,
Waters Edge The Strand,
Attractions
"The Moltke" Dive Site,
Alligator Creek - Bowling Green Bay National Park,
Alligator Creek Track,
Arcadia at Magnetic Island,
Australian Institute of Marine Science,
Balgal Beach,
Beaver Reef Dive Site,
Bicton Hill Circuit,
Blencoe Falls, Girringun National Park,
Bluewater,
Bowling Green Bay National Park,
Broadwater, Abergowrie State Forest,
Bushland Beach,
Buujan Quiinbiira Walk (Wet Tropics Great!Walk),
Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park,
Cathedral Fig Tree,
Centenary Park,
Charters Towers and Pioneer Cemeteries,
Charters Towers Folk Museum,
Charters Towers Visitor Information Centre,
Civic Club,
Cloudy Creek Track,
Clump Mountain National Park,
Coral Sea Battle Memorial Park,
Cotters Markets,
Dalrymple National Park,
Dalrymple Sales Yards - Cattle Sales,
Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens,
Davies Reef Dive Site,
Edmund Kennedy National Park,
Family Islands National Park,
Fishing at Magnetic Island,
Fishing on Hinchinbrook Island,
Frosty Mango,
Golden Gumboot,
Goold Island National Park,
Gugigugi (Butterfly) Walk (Wet Tropics Great!Walk),
Hinchinbrook Heritage Walk,
Hinchinbrook Island National Park,
Historic Ambulance Centre,
Horseshoe Bay,
Jagany (Goanna) Walk, (Wet Tropics Great!Walk),
Jambal (Snake) Walk (Wet Tropics Great!Walk),
James Cook University of North Queensland,
Jourama Falls Track,
Jourama Falls, Paluma Range National Park,
Juwun Walk (Wet Tropics Great!Walk),
Koolmoon Creek Track (Misty Mountains Trail),
Lake Paluma,
Lake Ross,
Licuala State Forest,
Lissner Park,
Live Entertainment at Magnetic Island,
Lucinda Jetty,
Magnetic Island National Park,
Magnetic Island Walking Tracks,
Maritime Museum of Townsville,
Masala Indian Cuisine,
Mount Fox,
Mount Spec, Paluma Range National Park,
Murray Falls, Murray Upper National Park,
Museum Of Tropical Queensland,
National Trust Heritage Centre,
Nelly Bay,
North Queensland Military Museum,
Pacific Blue Winery,
Paluma and Crystal Creek Rainforest,
Perc Tucker Regional Museum,
Picnic Bay,
Pinnacles Gallery,
Pioneer Park and Ross River,
Pipers Lookout,
Queens Gardens,
Reef HQ Aquarium,
Riverway,
Riverway Arts Centre,
Rollingstone Park,
Ross River,
Saunders Beach,
SS "Yongala" Dive Site,
Stage Door Theatre Restaurant,
Stock Exchange Arcade and Assay Mining Museum,
Tam O'Shanter National Park,
The "Lady Bowen" Dive Site,
The Big Cassowary,
The Forts Walk,
The Strand,
The World Theatre,
Thorsborne Trail,
Toolakea Beach,
Toomulla Beach,
Towers Hill Lookout and Amphitheatre,
Townsville Museum and Historical Society,
Townsville Palmetum,
Townsville Town Common Conservation Park,
Tully Gorge National Park,
Tyto Wetlands,
Ulysses Link Walk,
Venus Gold Battery,
Wallaman Falls, Girringun National Park,
Wet Tropics Great Walk,
Wheeler Reef Dive Site,
Wreck Diving at Magnetic Island,
Events
Australian Concerto and Vocal Competition,
Australian Festival of Chamber Music,
Australian Italian Festival,
Big W Townsville to Cairns Bike Ride,
Groovin the Moo,
NOMA AUD100,000 Opal Fashion Bash,
Palm Creek Folk Festival,
Strand Ephemera,
Sunferries Magnetic Island Race Week,
Townsville Triathlon Festival,
Tyto Environmental and Cultural Expo,
Xstrata Greek Fest 2009,
Tours
Adrenalin Dive,
Coral Sea Kayaking,
David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Along Tours,
Freedom Sailing Adventures,
Hidden Valley Tours,
Kookaburra Tours and Charters Pty Ltd,
Magnetic Island Bus Service (Scenic Tour),
Magnetic Island Sea Kayaks,
Mountain Way Tunnel Tours,
Mungalla Aboriginal Tours,
Providence V,
Reef Eco Tours,
Remote Area Dive,
River Rat Eco Cruises,
SV Boat Charters,
Tropicana Guided Adventure Company,
Yongala Dive,
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