North Queensland - Townsville

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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)

Townsville Accommodation & Tours

• Townsville North Queensland Hotel and Motel Accommodation
• Townsville Backpackers
• Townsville Free Activities
• Townsville Tours

Townsville Restaurants

• Menulog restaurant directory. You can book online and get some great specials. 

Townsville Real Estate

• Search all property listings in the Townsville Region by suburb or town, or browse popular areas below:
• Garbutt 
• Hermit Park
• Hyde Park 
• Mount Louisa
• Railway Estate
• South Townsville
• Thuringowa
• Townsville West
• Search all rental property listings in the Townsville Region by suburb or town
• See real estate agents in the Townsville Region 

Magnetic Island Real Estate

• Horseshoe Bay
• Magnetic Island
• Nelly Bay
• Picnic Bay

Townsville Region Real Estate

• Ayr
• Bowen
• Charters Towers
• Home Hill
• Ingham 

Townsville Links

• Townsville City Council
• Townsville State of Environment Report
• Thuringowa City Council
• James Cook University