With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Townsville is a very popular destination for sun seekers and provides easy access to the Great Barrier Reef. Townsville is situated in the dry tropical region and is a gateway to the Outback, wet tropical rainforest, with wetlands teeming with bird life and a number of tropical islands. Boasting a 2.5-km beachfront area, known as the Strand, it is an exciting and vibrant city to visit.
Townsville is a vibrant region and offers everything from beautiful coastal towns to rainforests, the rough Outback and, of course, the area's biggest attraction, the Great Barrier Reef. The city itself offers a vast array of world-class bars, restaurants, hotels and shops. It also houses the world renowned Reef HQ, the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium. So, whether you are up for a lazy holiday spent on the beach and browsing the city, or something more action-packed, you’ll certainly find it in Townsville.Read More
