Things To Do In Townsville

The city of Townsville is the opening to the Great Barrier Reef and with its rainforest, tropical islands, national park, (the list is endless) there are a great deal of excellent activities and entertainment that are to be discovered. When you’re visiting a destination where the sun shines 300 days out of the year the opportunities to explore everything that is available with your family and friends is so appealing. Townsville is a buzzing city and it is continuously expanding and growing its reputation in all areas. BBM loves heading up to North Queensland and why wouldn’t we? There are so many things to do in Townsville and here are just a few of out favourite.

Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive

With this established diving & snorkelling company you can enjoy the wreck of the SS Yongala or The Great Barrier Reef with the instructors at Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive. The company offers to take people into the water for leisure or they provide training for diving. When you go diving into the SS Yongala, you will be doing a dive that is world famous and snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef is something everyone gets excited about.

Address: PO Box 5429, Townsville, Queensland, Australia, 4810
Phone: +61 07 4724 0600
Website: www.adrenalindive.com.au

Awesome Whitsundays

Travellers are taken out to the Whitsunday Islands where the waters that they are surrounded by are a part of the Great Barrier Reef. Awesome Whitsundays is run by a very experienced tourism team that offer a great deal of packages such as Camira Sailing Adventure to Whitehaven Beach. Going on a tour with them will guarantee you a great experiences with lasting memories as you explore the picturesque islands.

Address: PO Box 1268, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia, 4802
Phone: +61 07 4946 4662
Phone: 1800 293 766
Website: www.awesomewhitsundays.com

Towers Hill Lookout and Amphitheatre

Tower Hill was discovered to be filled with gold when Jupiter, a little boy found some in 1871 and ever since then the area has been popular with those trying their luck at mining for gold. The Amphitheatre every night puts a screening of the film Ghosts after Dark that details the history of Charter Towers.

Address: Black Jack Road, Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia, 4820
Phone: +61 07 4761 5533
Website: www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

Magnetic Island Live Entertainment

The local talent of the island have a mix of musical tastes from the powerful rock music to the easy listening of reggae and to enjoy this music live is widely available. ‘Full Moon Down Under’ is a night brought to you by Base Magnetic Island once a month and the event attracts locals and those visiting to dance through the night with performances from acts from Australia and from around the world. Also, every Wednesday at 8pm the Bufonidaes races are held, where the first toad to leave the circle wins! It’s great fun

Address: Magnetic Island, Magnetic Island, Queensland, Australia, 4819
Phone: +61 07 4726 2728
Website: www.stayatbase.com/packages/cheap-deals/base-magnetic-island

Magnetic Island Nature Park

At the island’s nature park you have to explore the amazing trails and gaze upon the stunning views with the 36 kilometre network of walking tracks. Great bit of exercise that provides picturesque spots to stop at for picnics and breaks for those selfies and instagram snaps. Also, you can look out for the koalas, rock-wallabies, possums and the great number of wild birds as well as learn abou the Aboriginal people and their strong bond with the magnificent island.

Phone: 13 74 68
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/magnetic-island/index.html