Getting Around Townsville
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Townsville has a good public transportation system that enables the locals as well as the tourist to move around and within the city easily. You can avail any public transport for the purpose of getting around Townsville.
Traveling by bus is one of the best ways of getting around Townsville. Sunbus is the major bus service provider of Townsville. The buses are well maintained and you can travel in comfort in them. They will take you to different parts of the city. Hence, you can simply board these buses and embark on a Townsville tour. The buses take you to the major shopping malls, beaches as well as to the suburbs of the city.
Tickets are available on daily, weekly and monthly basis. For adults the tickets are priced at $10, while for children it is priced at $5. Special concession is given to the senior citizens and the pensioners. Tourist can go for the weekly passes, priced at $38 for adults and $20 for children. Besides Sunbus , the other bus operators that have bus services around the Townsville include Greyhound buses, Hermit Park Bus Service and Express News.
Apart from buses, you can also avail the taxi services for the purpose of getting around Townsville. There area large number of taxis plying in and around the city, eager to take you to your chosen destination. Though a bit expensive, they are some of the most preferred modes of communication in Townsville. The taxi services in Townsville are provided by Standard White Cabs Limited . Once inside the taxi, you must fasten your seat belts. One must take care not to soil the taxis as the driver may charge you an extra fee for the same. There are a large number of car hiring companies, which offers cars and limousines on hire, which you can hire for the purpose of getting around Townsville. Some of the major car companies include Hertz Australia Pvt. Ltd, Moke Magnetic, Thrifty Car Truck and 4WD Rentals and others.
Getting around Townsville is thus possible either by bus or by taxi. You can choose any mode of transportation as per your choice and preference.| Hotels in Townsville | |
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