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Townsville North Queensland

Townsville is widely regarded as the capital of North Queensland. It provides the northern link for State and Federal Governments, and is the site of James Cook University. Townsville is approx. 1500 km north of Brisbane by road. Thuringowa Shire, to Townsville's north, was declared a City on January 1st, 1986.

Visitors and locals enjoy walking and relaxing along Townsville's 2.5km foreshore, The Strand. The beachfront is lined with shops, cafes, restaurants, pools, picnic areas and more. Just north of Townsville are Paluma and Crystal Creek. Popular activities include the freshwater swimming holes, picnic areas, bushwalking in Mount Spec National Park, lookouts, wildlife and heritage sites.

Another popular destination is Magnetic Island, which is only a half hour ferry ride from the city.

Townsville Facts

The Postcode of Townsville is 4810
Latitude: 19 15' S (Decimal Degrees -19.260)
Longitude: 146 49' E (Decimal Degrees 146.817)

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Townsville Real Estate

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Garbutt
Hermit Park
Hyde Park
Mount Louisa
Railway Estate
South Townsville
Thuringowa
Townsville West
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Magnetic Island Real Estate

Townsville Region Real Estate

Townsville Links

Townsville City Council
Townsville State of Environment Report
Thuringowa City Council
James Cook University
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North Queensland - Townsville