Townsville Travel Guide
Queensland, Australia
Townsville is a regional city in Queensland, Australia, with a population of 196,219. It sits on the country’s northeastern coast and is a useful base for exploring this part of the state.
Most visitors arriving by air use Townsville Airport, which serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach plans may require looking beyond the immediate area.
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Know before you go
Pays in AUD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 000
Dial code +61
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Townsville
Jan
30°20Feb
30°21Mar
29°21Apr
29°11May
27°5Jun
25°4Jul
25°6Aug
25°2Sep
27°3Oct
29°5Nov
30°9Dec
30°17Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Townsville
Shelly Beach
11 km away
Bushland Beach
16.6 km away
Launs Beach
19.2 km away
Long Beach
21.8 km away
Saunders Beach
24.4 km away
Toolakea Beach
28.2 km away
Things to do in Townsville
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
stadium arena
0.8 km
0.6 km
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
art gallery
0.2 km
Great Barrier Reef Aquarium
aquarium
0.7 km
2.5 km
Townsville Sports Reserve
stadium arena
1.5 km
237 Flinders Street
dance club
0.2 km
Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts
art gallery
0.3 km
Getting there
Townsville Airport · 4.9 km
Frequently asked Questions
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