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    Townsville - Wikipedia

    Townsville lies approximately 1,350 kilometres (840 mi) north of Brisbane, and 350 kilometres (220 mi) south of Cairns. It lies on the shores of Cleveland Bay, protected to some degree from the predominantly south-east weather. Cleveland Bay is mostly shallow inshore, with several large beaches and … See more

    Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. With a population of 179,011 as of the 2021 census, … See more

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    Townsville has offices of many State and Federal Government agencies, such as Centrelink and the Australian Taxation Office See more

    Townsville's population was 179,011 at the 2021 census. The city has a younger population than the Australian and Queensland averages. The city has traditionally … See more

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    Aboriginal peoples such as the Wulgurukaba, Bindal, Girrugubba, Warakamai and Nawagi originally inhabited the … See more

    Inner-city high-density development has also created population growth and gentrification of the central business district (CBD). One … See more

    The city has a diverse economy with strengths in education, healthcare, retail, construction and manufacturing. It is a defence hub and is … See more

    There are over 60 private and State schools of primary and secondary education within the Townsville area. Townsville Grammar School is the oldest co-educational … See more

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    On the cusp of Queensland's far north sits Townsville, the largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast and conveniently close to the Great Barrier Reef.
    Northern Queensland's often-overlooked major city is easy on the eye: at Townsville's heart is its handsome, endless esplanade, an ideal viewing platform to fabulous Magnetic Island, a mere ferry ride offshore.
    With unique positioning, Townsville North Queensland has a plethora of natural wonders both on land and on the ocean — and numerous national parks too. One of my faves — and perhaps the most obvious — is the highly conspicuous (read: in your face) Cutheringa /Castle Hill, which attracts walkers and runners any time of the day.
    With Brisbane, in 1902 Townsville was proclaimed a City under the Local Authorities Act. The foundation stone of the Townsville Cenotaph was laid in Strand Park on 19 July 1923. It was unveiled on 25 April 1924 ( ANZAC Day) by the Queensland Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan.
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    WebAU$99. per adult. Great Barrier Reef and MOUA Cruise from Townsville or Magnetic Island. 1. Scuba Diving. from.

  9. Townsville travel - Lonely Planet | Queensland, …

    WebNorthern Queensland's often-overlooked major city is easy on the eye: at Townsville's heart is its handsome, endless esplanade, an ideal viewing platform to fabulous Magnetic Island, a mere ferry ride offshore.

  10. Top 18 things to do in Townsville - Australian Traveller

    WebTownsville. Top 18 things to do in Townsville. Megan Arkinstall. Sub-Editor & Journalist. 30 October 2023. 15 mins Read. Visit an underwater museum, take a ferry to a tropical island, chase waterfalls through the rainforest …

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