3 / 5 - 2 reviews
How to get there
2.5 hours from Sydney by plane
When to go
From April to November
Minimum stay
1 to 2 days
Townsville (Australia)
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Sophie LIGER
Practical information about Townsville
Reviews of Townsville
A medium-sized town on the Queensland coast, Townsville offers an ideal base from which to explore the Great Barrier Reef and various National Parks in the surrounding area.
My suggestion:
As for the rest of Queensland, avoid the rainy summer season which can prevent you enjoying the main tourist activities.
Summary:
The town of Townsville isn't itself an Australian destination that I would strongly recommend. It's neither pretty nor interesting, nevertheless, it's a town which provides travellers with a pleasant atmosphere and a little less ostentatious than other Queensland cities such as Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast.
The town of Townsville offers numerous excursions for the Great Barrier Reef just opposite the town, and preferential access to the surroundings National Parks: Paluma Range National Park and Bowling Green Bay National Park. Additionally, you'll be directly opposite Magnetic Island, the incredible paradise island, where you will be able to go scuba diving, a flagship activity of this region of Australia.
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Jan Smith
A small town along Australia's east coast
My suggestion:
During your stay in Townsville, spend a day on Magnetic Island.
Summary:
Townsville is a fairly small town, which doesn't have any particular appeal during a trip to Australia. In spite of that, I recommend visiting the aquarium, which is large, with a big collection of marine species of all kinds. In addition, you'll get to see fish there which you will then have the opportunity to see on your Great Barrier Reef trips! Something which is really quite nice!
If you're staying in Townsville more than two days, go and spend a day on Magnetic Island, which is an island off the town's coast. It really is a region worth the detour; you can hire bikes or just simply go for long hikes on the island. Please be aware that it's fairly mountainous, so it's a little uneven! But once at height it's really worth it, as you'll have a view over the island, its forest and the ocean. This is why I recommend that you stay 2 days in Townsville: one day to visit the town and another to go to Magnetic Island.
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Sophie LIGER
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