Townsville Tourism

INTRODUCTION:

Townsville, the largest tropical city of Australia, is a centre of tourism. The world's largest living coral reef aquarium is a great source of attraction that has taken Townsville Tourism a long way. It attracts both domestic and international tourists. The Great Barrier Reef is a great destination for divers and has attracted around 1.8 million divers and snorkellers. So far it has generated $1 billion in tourism revenue. Townsville and Thuringowa form the heart of North Queensland. Townsville's beautiful climate and easy lifestyle is the centre point of attraction. It is a centre of education with the presence of so many quality institutions.

The official Regional Tourism Organization for this North Queensland region is the Townsville Enterprise. This organization consists of 5 member team that plans and implements tourism for economic growth. They devise methods to develop opportunities and initiate economic development in the region.

The easy life style and a tropical climate is attracting more Australians in the region. Life in Townsville is far away from distraction, pollution and pressures of city life. Hence it is attracting more domestic and international students to pursue their goals and explore some outstanding opportunities.

Townsville is the centre point of North Queensland. It is bounded by Mission Beach to the north, Charter Towers to the west and Bowen in the South. This diversity makes tourism in this region an unforgettable experience. A tour to coral reef aquarium, a wild life sanctuary, casino, beaches, museums, galleries and restaurants, give tourists a taste of difference. The magnetic Island, with 320 days of sunshine is a perfect choice for tourists. A visit to the Townsville Museum, Maritime Museum, RAAf and Military Museums will reflect the growth and development of this region its origin to present day.

For a glimpse of the Koala, a python or the crocodiles a safari through the 10 hectares of wetland, Billabong Sanctuary is a heart rendering experience.

If you are planning to go on thrilling and exciting holiday, or a lazy warm beach retreat then Townsville Tourism is the perfect choice.