Townsville Travel Maps & Location Guides

Two thirds of Magnetic Island is National Park with secluded but easily accessible bays and golden beaches. The Island has nearly 25 kilometres of walking tracks meandering through the protected national parks which are home to stands of eucalypts, more.. read more

Said to be 'built on liquid gold' because it is situated on a vast natural underground aquifer which is artificially replenished with water from the Burdekin Falls Dam. The district is Australia's richest sugar producing area and also the mango and melon capital.. read more

Today the main industries are mining, beef (homestay accommodation is available), education (five excellent, world recognised boarding schools) and tourism (a visit will explain why). Charters Towers is a perfect example of the real Australia, with brilliantly coloured.. read more

The township of Ingham, known for its large Italian community, celebrates the Australian-Italian Festival in May - a feast of Italian wine, cuisine, music and culture. Distance from Brisbane (State Capital): 1,550 kilometres. read more

Located on the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by 1300ha of pristine national park, Orpheus is a nature lover's paradise. Strictly limited to 42 pampered guests, and with the exclusion of telephones, televisions, day-trippers or children under 15, Orpheus provides the.. read more

Distance from Brisbane (State Capital): 1,150 kilometres. read more

A visit to the Strand is not to be missed; it's an award-winning leisure development on Townsville's foreshore and a great place to enjoy a leisurely stroll or bike ride, the children's playground and the magnificent view of Magnetic Island from a selection.. read more

With a landscape dominated by lush, green canefields and the Inkerman Sugar Mill, it's easy to see that the local economy is driven by sugar cane. The town has most amenities to cater for the traveller and a range of sporting interests are catered for, including a golf.. read more

The expansion west of Townsville over the years has resulted in the birth of Thuringowa, now a city in its own right. It extends over an area of 4000 square kilometres and it is an engine room of new industries and developments. Importantly, care has.. read more

Tully is a small town about 140 kilometres south of Cairns and has the reputation of being one of the wettest towns in Australia. With all that rain, the nearby Tully River is one of the best places in Australia to go white water rafting. The Tully River.. read more