Townsville and Magnetic Island
Townsville is a cruisy tropical city where you can slow down and enjoy life at a slower pace. It is the ideal spot to relax and recuperate while making the most of the natural habitats surrounding you. Townsville is a gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and beautiful Magnetic Island, head inland and you’ll hit national parks. Don’t be fooled though – Townsville has a lively bar scene.
Where to stay!
Base Backpackers Magnetic Island
Base Magnetic Island is the best kept secret of Australia's Tropical North. Located right on the beach, chill out in the sun by day and groove to funky tunes at the Island Bar by night... read more
Orchid Guest House
Orchid Guest House offers budget travellers a quiet, homely atmosphere, where they can sleep peacefully (no noise after 10 p.m). Relax in tranquil settings amongst palm trees and orchids... read more
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Things to do in townsville and magnetic island!
Reef HQ
Reef HQ is the world's largest living coral reef aquarium located in the Townsville CBD. Immerse yourself in the colour and life of the Great Barrier Reef in our underwater viewing tunnel.... read more
Yongala Dive
In approximately 30 minutes we’ll transport you to one of Australia’s top dive sites, the historic SS Yongala Wreck. You could see marble rays, giant trevalley and barracuda, sea snakes, turtles... read more
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More stuff in the region!
There are a plenty of jobs for you in Townsville or head south for some farm work. Cardwell, right on the beach, provides lots of orchid work and in Ayr you can work in the sugarcane fields..... Jobs in Townsville and Magnetic Island
Hinchinbrook Island is smack-bang in the middle of not one but two world Heritage Areas – the wet tropics and the Great Barrier Reef. Of course this provides some spectacular scenery to explore...read more
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Conditions for Townsville, AU at 10:30 am ACST
Current Conditions:
Partly Cloudy, 31 C
Forecast:
Wed - Partly Cloudy. High: 34 Low: 24
Thu - Sunny. High: 33 Low: 24
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10 "must do" in Townsville & Magnetic Island
1. Visit Magnetic Island
2. Hold a koala
3. Visit the Barrier Reef
4. Dive SS Yongala
5. Have breakfast with Australian wildlife
6. Take a look at the world largest coral reef aquarium
7. Hand feed parrots
8. Explore Magnetic Island by sea kayak
9. Visit World Heritage Listed Rainforest at Paluma
10. Visit a local Irish pub
