Townsville North Queensland
Basking in more than 300 days of sunshine each year and surrounded by all of Australia's most iconic landscapes, Townsville is capital of North Queensland.
From the awe of the outback to the magical wonder of the Great Barrier Reef; from stunning World Heritage-listed rainforests to enjoying endless
summer days on one of our many tropical island oases, including - Magnetic Island, just 20-minutes from Townsville. After days well-spent venturing
through the wilderness of our paradise, set your path to explore Townsville North Queensland’s vibrant dining and arts scene, and world-class
events lineup that will have you wanting more!
The Must Do’s
Magnetic Island
Lounge on one of Magnetic Island’s 23 golden beaches and bays, or hike one of the many National Park trails. Spot one of Northern Australia’s largest colony of wild koalas – who live on the Island – along the historical and well-worn paths of the Forts Walk. The 360-views from the summit alone make this 4km trail one of the most popular activities on the island.
Great Barrier Reef
Dive deeper and explore the pristine underwater wonderland of the Great Barrier Reef, giving snorkelers and divers access to some of the world’s most spectacular coral and marine life right on our doorstep. Now also home to the Southern hemisphere’s only underwater museum – the Coral Greenhouse – you’ll be inspired by the reef’s greatest stories.
Wallaman Falls
Take in the southern hemisphere’s largest single-drop waterfall, Wallaman Falls. Only 2.5 hours north of Townsville and standing at 268 metres
tall, the Falls sit pretty amongst the Heritage-listed rainforest and is a sight to behold all year round.
Hinchinbrook Island
If you’ve got an appetite for Jurassic-proportioned natural experiences, then just off the coast of Lucinda is Hinchinbrook Island. Big in every sense – the largest island on the Great Barrier Reef, the largest island National Park, and home of the world-class Thorsborne Trail.
Texas Longhorns
Experience a truly authentic outback encounter with Texas Longhorn Wagon Tours and Safaris, where you can meet authentic Texan longhorns, and a myriad of bovine beauties. The park’s famous JR, now rests in a custom-built memorial where visitors can continue to marvel at his once Guinness World Record breaking horns, measuring close to three metres from tip to tip!
SS Yongala
The SS Yongala is a total bucket-list shipwreck dive experience, located off the coast of the Burdekin. Its historic story alone provides intrigue, iconically referred to as Townsville’s Titanic, but now - 110 years on - has become a complete reef ecosystem home to some of the reef’s biggest marine inhabitants.