Townsville Holidays

Swimming at Riverway Lagoons

If you want to beat the heat in Townsville and don’t feel like heading to the beach, nothing will cool you off faster than heading to Riverway Lagoons. This great collection of free swimming pools along the Ross River make a great day out with the family or as a way to enjoy a nice water workout in the dedicated swim lanes.

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Swimming at Riverway Lagoons

Castle Hill in Central Townsville

Whether you love the outdoors or you love getting into shape, tackling Castle Hill will give you one of the best views of the city and nearby Magnetic Islands. This large, pink granite monolith is viewable from everywhere in the city and is one of Townville’s best known landmarks.

Mount Stuart Lookout

West of Townsville and just off of Flinders Highway (Stuart Drive) lies Mount Stuart. The picturesque 9 kilometer winding drive up the rugged mountainside is a local favorite and you’ll find runners, bicyclists and hikers making their way to the summit year round.

At the Rotary Lookout, there’s a nice picnic area with bbq’s overlooking Townsville, Cleveland Bay and the Magnetic Islands…

Cape Hillsborough National Park by Rob and Stephanie Levy on Flickr

PHOTO: Walking on the Beach at Cape Hillsborough National Park

About a four hour’s drive from Townsville, Cape Hillsborough National Park is a ruggedly beautiful place. The park’s famous for its gorgeous natural rocky beaches, and is a great place to get back in touch with nature. Photo by Rob and Stephanie Levy on Flickr.

Croc at the Billabong Sanctuary. Photo by Dan on Flickr

PHOTO: Croc at the Billabong Sanctuary

You can find cute, koalas, kangaroos and all sorts of other wildlife at Townsville’s Billabong Sanctuary. Photo by Dan on Flickr.

Melbourne SEA LIFE Aquarium Gordon Flood on Flickr

Australia’s Must See Aquariums

Australia’s coastline is around 16,000 miles ( 25,760 km) in length, and Australia is home to some of the world’s best islands, so it’s no wonder that the country has some of the best aquariums in the world. Here are five of Australia’s best aquariums. The Aquarium of Western Australia (Perth) Just outside of Perth,The Aquarium […]

The Pier at Magnetic Island by TamsinSlater Flickr

Photo Friday: The Pier at Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island lies a short 8 km off Townsville’s shore in Cleveland Bay. The island is only 52 km², with slightly over 2,000 permanent residents.

Koala at Billabong Sanctuary by by Christian Haugen Flickr

Photo Friday: Cute Koala At The Billabong Sanctuary

The Billabong Sanctuary is one of Townsville’s favorite places for family fun.

It sets on 11 hectares (25 acres) of natural habitat, where you can see any number of native Australian animals, including wombats, crocodiles, koalas, cassowaries, kangaroos and even snakes.

It costs $32 for adults and $19 for kids to go to the Billabong Sanctuary.

Photo Friday: The Townsville Strand In The Sun

The Townsville Strand stretches for 2.2 km along Townsville’s waterfront. It’s a great place to spend some outdoor time at the open air cafes, playgrounds, basketball courts and waterpark. With around 300 days of sunshine each year, you’ll see a lot of folks out and about on the strand almost every day of the year. […]

Swimming at Riverway Lagoons

Castle Hill in Central Townsville

Photo: Turtle on Onda Beach

It’s beach side location means that Townsville is home to many sea creatures, including turtles. The ReefHQ Aquarium is a great place to see many of them.

Mount Stuart Lookout

At the Rotary Lookout, there’s a nice picnic area with bbq’s overlooking Townsville, Cleveland Bay and the Magnetic Islands…

Koala on Magnetic Island by Teddy Fotiou on Flickr

6 Great Australian Island Getaways

When it comes to islands, Australia has you covered.

There are hundreds of places along the 25,000+ kilometers of Australian coastline where you can jump on a rig, catamaran or a sailboat and see the over 8000 islands that circle the giant island of Australia. From simple day trips to week long diving excursions there are vessels for every budget and an island for every taste. If you want to see an island in your own vehicle, there’s also ferry service to many of the bigger islands.

With that, here are six great Australian islands to visit the next time you’re down under.

8 Quick Tips For Caravanning Through Europe

Each day, thousands of caravan enthusiasts can be found travelling around Europe. Whether it’s only for a weekend or part of an elaborate 3 month trip, there are a few things you need to know before heading out…

Photo Friday: The Townsville Strand In The Sun

The Great Barrier Reef and the Reef HQ

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 […]

Billabong Sanctuary

In this sanctuary, wild animals are allowed to wander without restraint within their natural environments. It comprises ten hectares of native vegetation and verdant rainforests as well as tropical marshland. The nearby Undara lava tubes, which are the most extensive in Australia, also provide spectacular scenery. These are large lava tubes close to 200,000 years […]