QLD - TOWNSVILLE - LIFE IN THE TROPICS

Townsville is home to the world's largest living coral reef experience!



The North Queensland region boasts tropical islands, rainforests, waterfalls, national parks, the outback and the Great Barrier Reef.

There is so much to do and see in Townsville!

The nightlife! Wine bars, nightclubs, pubs, restaurants, cafes and Jupiters Casino create a vibrant atmosphere!.

Al fresco dining! A trendy boulevard of restaurants, cafes and hotels can be found at Palmer Street.

Attractions! Jupiters Townsville Hotel & Casino is North Queensland's finest casino and is constantly abuzz with excitement. Magnetic Island is just 20 minutes away by ferry. Discover Australia's best interactive wildlife experience at Billabong Sanctuary. Learn the fascinating story of the HMS Pandora at the Museum of Tropical Queensland.

Visit Reef HQ when it reopens in July 2002 with exciting new displays and the world's largest living reef aquarium. See fantastic art exhibitions at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery. Enjoy the palm tree gardens at The Palmetum.

On The Strand beachfront promenade you can have a BBQ at picnic areas scattered along the beach, swim in one of the enclosures or pools or take the kids to the water park and playgrounds. Drive to the top of Castle Hill for sweeping views of Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island.

Activities abound! Diving, snorkelling, skydiving, water sports, cruises, golf, horseriding, white water rafting, rodeos, helicopter joy flights, yacht charters, fishing, or catch the ferry to beautiful Magnetic Island or the Great Barrier Reef.

….There's no better time than right now to come and experience life in the tropics!