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Townsville and Surrounds Attractions

Formed 190 million years ago when the already million year old Mt Undara erupted, the Undara Lava tubes are the result of 23.3 kmĀ³ of lava flowing and crusting over, forming an insulated tube for e...
A unique facet of nature, the Tyto Wetlands are made up of 90 hectares of wetlands located close to Ingham. Incorporating a diverse habitat of lagoons, lookouts and bird hides, you will be spoilt f...
Billabong Wildlife Sanctuary is seventeen kilometres south of Townsville and features a variety of Australian flora and fauna including crocodiles, kangaroos, snakes and birdlife. Facilities includ...
Situated on Flinders Street in Townsville, The Museum of Tropical Queensland focuses on telling visitors on the environment and history of North Queensland. Observe the hundreds of artifacts, exhib...
Enjoy snorkelling and around the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef at Wheeler Reef Dive Site, abundant with an exciting array of marine life. Renowned as one of Australia's most popular div...
The Tully Sugar Mill was built in 1925 and crushes over a million tons of cane each season. Open for inspection during the crushing season.
Situated among the canefields, a waterskiing area & picnic ground, 5 minutes fron the town centre. Popular with Australian waterskiers for lesiure & competitions. Open daily.
At the head of Tully River Gorge is on Tully Powerhouse Rd 50km west of Tully (part of the road is unsealed forestry road). Picnic facilities available just before Cardstone. Tully River rapids are...
A series of freshwater cascades set in a natural park some 6km off the Bruce Hwy.
A scenic 2km walking track which leads to a buttressed fig tree 40m in circumference.
Historical Museum,mineral,fossil,stone & gemstones display & agate gallery. Renowned as the finest display of its kind.
North Qld's largest arts & craft Market.
Covers nearly 26,000 hectares of bushland, including rocky gorges with natural swimming pools. A graded track leads to Alligator Falls.
A dominant feature of Townsville's landscape stands 638 metres high on the southern fringe of the city. The summit is accessible by car and offers a magnificent 180 degree view which sweeps from Cl...
the world's longest offshore loading facility.
One of the most interesting sights in Nth Qld,a unique cemetery set in the cane fields with spectacular Italian Marble Mausoleums.
Features a conservatory with a wide range of Botanical specimens.Park open daily,conservatory by appointment only.Park admission free.
(see Magnetic Island)
Tobruk Memorial Baths are public swimming baths right on the beach,open 7 days,seasonal hours,in winter the 25m pool is heated.