The Townsville Palmentum is located at Aitkenvale. The palmentum has a vast array of palms and a visit through the scenic rainforest is highly rewarding. Townsville also boasts of an incredible city life. Tropical Flinders Mall is just one of the major shopping centers providing good budget and general stores, as well as stores offering [...]
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Airlie Beach Islands
October 5th, 2010 
admin The Parish of Airlie lies about 30 kilometres to the west of Montrose, and it is possible Shepherd had some association with that area and was influenced by memories of it. During 1935 it was rumoured in the press (Proserpine Guardian 8 June 1935) that the Earl of Airlie was to succeed Sir Isaac Isaacs [...]
The Great Barrier Reef and the Reef HQ
October 5th, 2010 admin The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 1,240 miles from a little to the south of Lady Elliot Island to just above Cape York. It protects the Queensland Coast from the intense pacific surf. The Reef provides a safe haven for countless species of marine life, including fish and corals. More exotic species like the green [...]
The Strand Waterfront
October 5th, 2010 admin The Strand is Townsville’s seaside concourse. Newly refurbished, it now features a wide array of attractions such as the beachfront, where tourists can dine in any of the restaurants amidst an ambiance of grass, trees, and the coast of Cleveland Bay.
The Resort Islands
October 5th, 2010 admin Dunk, Magnetic, Orpheus, Hinchinbrook and Bedarra islands are located just off Townsville, South of Mission Beach. Although they are all distinctly charming and fascinating in their own way, Magnetic Island has become the most famous of the lot.
Ayr and Home Hill
October 5th, 2010 admin These so-called twin towns are situated eleven kilometers apart and are largely sugar industry dependent. Among the sites here is the Burdekin Bridge or the Silver Link. It is 1097 meters long and is of quite a distinct construction because the river bed actually lacks a river solid bottom.
