Townsville is in the far North of Queensland and the entry port for Magnetic Island .The third largest city in Queensland is a large tropical city with many historic buildings. The centre of the city is Flinders Street , running from the Railway Station almost to the Strand with fine old buildings. Flinders Mall is the central section of the street and a pedestrian only area. Townsville is the base for Magnetic Island , and flights and ferries travel to and from daily.

Castle Hill reigns supreme over the city the Ross Creek weaves it's way through the city and there is coastline that goes on forever. The Strand is a popular promenade with tourists and locals and there is always something beautiful to see as you walk along this boulevard.

Townsville boomed during WWII, as it's population tripled when it became a major base for Australian and US forces. It still has a strong military presence as it is home to the Royal Australian Air Force(RAAF) major base situated in Garbutt, five minutes from Townsville.

Townsville's popularity lies with tourists, both national and international, due to it's access to the Great Barrier Reef and Magnetic Island, where snorkelling and diving is an ideal past time. And of course it is the wonderful tropical weather that draws hoards of tourists. Townsville boasts 300 sunny days per year, with warm conditions most of the time, and humidity and tropical storms abundant during the Summer months.

Townsville has a vibrant night life and restaurant scene, where all styles of entertainment and dining can be found. the hub areas for partying and eating are Flinders Street, Palmer Street, The Strand and the Marina.