Quest Townsville is located on the doorstep of Townsville's cultural and entertainment centre. Quest Townsville 's prime location means just a stroll to shops, Al fresco cafes, restaurants, bars, markets : Cotters Market is North Queensland's award winning arts and crafts market and is held each Sunday in Flinders Mall from 08.30am to 1.00pm. The Strand Night Market offers a unique insight into the diverse North Queensland culture and is held on the first Friday of the month from May to December at Strand Park from 5.00pm to 9.30pm.
Magnetic Island, with 23 beaches, is only a 25 minute ferry ride from Townsville. Why not hire a Moke and explore Magnetic Island at your leisure stopping at various restaurants or a gallery or take a guided tour. Sea Kayak Adventure is eco certified. View nature in the wild without disturbing the environment, drift over coral gardens and seagrass beds. Koalas and Rock Wallaby (like a small Kangaroo) can be seen in their natural environment. There are many different ways of touring this beautiful island and they are all different: Bus Tours, Jetski Tours, Four Wheel Drive Eco Tours, Bushwalking Tours and Horseriding.
Townsville is literally sourrounded by the Great Barrier Reef. The S.S. Yongala Shipwreck is a national historic site and lies within the beautiful Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The artefacts, marine life and variety of corals that cover the wreck are spectacular. It's a dive experience you'll remember for the rest of your life! Snorkel or scuba dive off one of the natural wonders of the world John Brewer is a kaleidoscope of colour with a dazzling array of tropical marine life and amazing coral formations. The pristine Wheeler Reef is a platform reef perched close the the continental shelf drop-off.
Skydive in tandem, solo or an exhilarating freefall.
Providence is a 62-foot gaff rigged family-owned topsail classic schooner perfect for adventure sailing in a bygone era. She is a replica of the Gloucestershire schooner one of the first vessels to sail in the America's Cup in the 1870's. Learn more about sailing than any textbook can show you. Watch the sun set from West Point ove a sizzzling bar b q.
Come sail the Whitsunday's for 3 days and 2 nights or 1 day and 2 nights and a day. www.divecruisetravel.com
Heritage Trails of Townsville are a series of five walking trails designed to reveal Townsville's rich heritage. The walks are "must do" activities for anybody who wants to experience the city's diversity of historical architecture, lush tropical gardens and impressive array of natural attractions. The walks are filled with interpretive information and hundreds of photographic opportunities. The walking trails will acquaint the user with social and cultural experiences that create lifetime memories.
At Billabong Sanctuary you can get up close and personal with the Australian native animals that live in their natural habitat - rainforest, eucalypt forest and wettlands.
Walk the "goat track" up Castle Hill.
TOWNSVILLE SURROUNDS AND FURTHER AFIELD
Explore the Great Green Way, a spectacular drive showcasing environment between Townsville and Cairns
Take a walk in the Paluma Rainforest which is approximately 60 kilometers north of Townsville. Visit Paronella Park to hear the story of Jose Paronella's dream.
The Southern Hemisphere's highest sheer drop waterfall - Wallaman Falls is one of Australia's best-kept secrets! Wallaman Falls is surrounded by the Wet Tropics Rainforest - the oldest continual surviving rainforsts in the world.
For the adventure seekers, try white water rafting on the Tully River, explore the amazing Undara Lava Tubes or embark on the three day Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island.
Discover the Atherton Tablelands, (north west of Townsville) rainforest, at Malanda ( take a refreshing stop at Malanda Falls where the North Johnstone River runs over a wide lava flow into a popular, year round swimming pool), Lake Barine (once a volcanic crater), and the Crystal Caves (Queensland's mysterius underground crystal and fossil museum).
Cobbold Gorge, "the ultimate outback adventure" with air conditioned units and cabins with ensuites, camping and caravans you will enjoy the breathtaking Cobbold Gorge on a truly outstanding and unique property. Apart from the ever changing views, and the 10,000 head of Brahman cattle on Robin Hood Station, it contains a geological wonderland. For those seeking the ultimate thrill take a helicopter ride over the 80sq kms of sandstone surrounding Cobbald Gorge, a twilight cruise through the gorge, full day tour, half day tour and boat cruise or 4WD adventure.
Charters Towers ( 90 minutes drive from Townsville) is renowned for its heritage and gold mining history. At the height of the 1880's, it was the second largest city in Queensland and was referred to as "The World".
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