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A travel guide to Townsville

Townsville is now turning into a wonderful tourist hub. The quaint buildings, the old pubs and simply everything about the city is quite stylish which makes it alluring to visitors. Here are a few things to look out for if you plan on visiting.

Public Buildings

The private buildings are nice alright, but the public buildings have a charm of their own that’s even more amazing! The best example for this would be the Townsville Post Office which was built in 1886 with a clocktower that has been structured to the Early Victorian Classical Revival theme.

Viewpoints

When visiting Townsville, something you need to do is to see the city from above. Now, you don’t need one of those expensive helicopter rides for this. There are several viewpoints for this, the most popular one would be Castle Hill.

Botanical Gardens

There are 2 main nature parks in Townsville, Queens Gardens which is just 9-minutes away from Oaks Townsville Metropole Hotel is a wonderful spot with tropical flowers and trees. Anderson Park Botanical Gardens is a little further away and within the place is a lagoon, picnic spots, and a conservatory.

Places to stay

If you are on the lookout for places to stay, there are historic hotels as well for a bit of old-world charm and for a taste of modern-day living, Townsville accommodation apartments are always available.

Explore to your heart’s content

The playground of Townsville, Image Courtesy: sureplay

Although home to over 2500 people, it is the furry residents of the Magnetic Islands, along with its breath-taking beauty that allures the traveller. The Magnetic Islands are located offshore Townsville, in Queensland and comprises of a total area of 52km2. There is much to do here, and much to see, that it is a favourite destination of everyone, no matter their type of accommodation. Townsville – of which the Magnetic Islands is the playground – offers many places to stay, for example Oaks M on Palmer, all located within easy reach of the islands.

Northern Australia’s largest colony of koala bears reside in the Magnetic Islands, among the eucalypt forests and the rugged landscape. In fact, two thirds of the island is a National Park that is home to 166 different species. You can simply stroll under the canopies, enjoying the nature and carried life it offers as there are 25km of walking tracks snaking through the park.

If you are on the lookout for something more than a mere walk into nature’s wonders, if you are seeking a bit of a thrill, there are plenty of activities available on the island. You can get on a boat and ride around the island on boat trips; go on a guided tour to find out the history, culture and importance of the island; engage in water sports – jet skiing, scuba diving; fish for salt for species in the gorgeous waters that surround the island; play golf; or hire a topless car and wander to your heart’s content.

The Magnetic Islands is an amazing destination that somehow manages to enthral every type of visitor. From watching cuddly koalas to walking under glorious greens to plunging into the wondrous waters of the island, there is much to explore here, to your heart’s content.

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Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef, an unforgettable experience at Townsville

Everyone cannot accomplish that feat of snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef. Probably with the exception of one: you! If you are such a prodigy, you should not miss this unforgettable experience at Townsville for its snorkeling experience is unique.

Remember however, it comes at a price. A little exorbitant, you may feel. But that price is fully worth when you think of the adventurous spirit. That experience would never be the same anywhere else. If you stay at one of the Townsville holiday apartments, you can save up some money for the snorkeling session.

An average traveler has ample reasons to be scared of snorkeling. In reality there is not so much to be scared of. Especially when Great Barrier Reef is an excellent spot for easy snorkeling. What you require is your swimming capacity as well as physical strength. Physical strength is of course a must as you have to depend on energy all the time while snorkeling. If you stay somewhere like Oaks Gateway on Palmer, you can ask them about the place to buy the right gear required for snorkeling.

At the Great Barrier Reef, you can of course opt in for a guided tour. The tours would introduce you to islands. You will also spot buoys placed with short difference in each other’s gap. You can choose that area to snorkel too. You can rent out float coats to give you extra props and more confidence.

Suppose you have not snorkeled before, but if you have good physical fitness as well as swimming capacity, then by all means you are eligible to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Waters are comfortably warm and you will hardly know the duration that you had been swimming. Even if you are not so skilled, you can obtain services of expert instructors to help you snorkel properly.

All that is really worth as it will add another extraordinary memory into your life journey.

Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
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