Townsville Australia
Townsville
Introducing Townsville
There’s a vibrant nightlife in Townsville, and it’s no wonder, there’s lots to celebrate in this smart Coral Sea-meets-outback-meets-rainforest city. Public swimming pools and grassy, tree-lined parks dot the water’s edge and, perhaps surprisingly, you can expect gourmet treats, Zen-inspired waterfront dining and local breweries, frequented by a youthful population that’s a mix of students, defence force personnel (the Australian Defence Force has a large base here) and sophisticated locals. The Yongala shipwreck is located just 90km from Townsville, and local dive operations lead regular diving expeditions out to this internationally regarded site.
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Our top picks for Townsville
Ladah:
Plant yourself at this groovy, always chatty café and tuck into guilty pleasures and good coffee
Reef HQ:
This outstanding living coral reef aquarium showcases many of the creatures and corals that inhabit the Great Barrier Reef
Bank Lounge Bar:
This slinky club, housed inside a superbly restored old bank building, is Townsville's hottest nightspot
Adrenalin Dive:
Take a diving trip to the Great Barrier Reef and the stunning, spooky Yongala shipwreck
Woodstock Trail Rides:
For a quintessential country experience, go horseback on a cattle muster
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