City reference · Australia / Central Queensland

Townsville

A place to explore. A source trail to follow.

Townsville destination photograph: View of Townsville and Magnetic Island from Castle Hill lookout.jpg
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A first look at Townsville

Townsville is a laid-back coastal city of over 173,724 people (2021) in North Central Queensland. Townsville is on the coast and enjoys an average of 320 days of sunshine a year. It is an appealing place for locals and a great jumping off point for visitors, especially to Magnetic Island which is only 25 minutes by passenger or car ferry. A great spot for visitors wanting a…

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