CASTLE HILL TOWNSVILLE

CASTLE HILL TOWNSVILLE

Castle Hill, Townsville is the best place of interest for any tourist visiting the city. Castle Hill, Townsville is the pink colored stone or rock standing far above the sea-level. The real charm of the magnetic island is felt when it is viewed from this place. The Cleveland Bay is also one of the prime points that can be viewed from castle Hill. Townsville is the place of rich greenery and beautiful birds and lavish wildlife.

Castle Hill, Townsville proves that it is not only the place for rich greenery but for heritage and culture.

The traffic to Castle Hill, Townsville was closed during the World War II around 12 March 1942. This was when the approval for the Green Street bunker was given. History of the castle Hill says that many military bases and defensive guns were places on the walls of castle Hill. There are also evidences which say that bunkers were placed under tunnels in the castle.

The present day RAAF recruiting centre was the Officers Mess building during that time. People said that there were number of stairs going down but there were no signs of these when the present day Common Wealth building was renovated.

An Ammunition Magazine still exists in front of Castle Hill. Reports state that the underground tunnels of the castle was built by the civilian contractors. An advanced workshop in Australia suggested that the Americans were digging a tunnel under Castle Hill, Townsville. The Americans said that this will save traveling time for many.

There are also rumors that a Red brick tunnel has been built under Castle Hill, Townsville. This tunnel started from the Victoria Street.

Castle Hill, Townsville has become a major sightseeing place in Townsville. The castle is a notable place of history and refers to be one of the heritage places for the people of the sunshine city.

The castle has now become place for exercise. A lot of people walk down to view the rich heritage of Townsville.

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