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 Townsville - Queensland Holidays
Townsville combines the lure of the tropics with the attractions of a major city.
Townsville's many attractions include the world's largest living coral reef aquarium, an Australian native wildlife sanctuary, art galleries, museums, parks, restaurants and the spectacular Strand beachfront promenade.
Townsville is also one of Queensland's premier event destinations, with an exciting annual line up of sporting, aquatic, historical and cultural events.
www.queenslandholidays.com.au /townsville/townsville.cfm   (290 words)

  
 Walkabout - Townsville
Townsville was first visited by Europeans when Captain Cook reached and named Cleveland Bay (upon which the city is built) in 1770.
Townsville has an excess of National Trust buildings and consequently it is a feast for those interested in impressive late nineteenth century public architecture and classic north Queensland style domestic and private architecture.
The houses, all of which once stood in various parts of Townsville, have been brought together to show the styles of housing which were common in Townsville in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/QLDTownsville.shtml   (1828 words)

  
 Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE - Townsville, North Queensland AUSTRALIA | Townsville   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Townsville is a safe place to live and study, the climate is warm and sunny, and the lifestyle is relaxed and friendly.
Townsville is culturally fascinating with an annual international Chamber Music Festival, a contemporary dance company, excellent art galleries, Cinemas, Theatres, and an entertainment complex featuring numerous sporting highlights and concerts throughout the year.
Townsville is one of Australia’s leading cities for Scientific Research and Education Excellence, particularly in the area of the Marine Environment.
www.barrierreef.tafe.net /index.asp?page=/internationalstudents/townsville.asp&menu=xc6&menu=xc6b   (733 words)

  
 Townsville, Tropical North Queensland - Accommodation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Townsville, North Queensland is a great base to tour the north.
Townsville is undoubtedly the official Coral Sea Capital of North Queensland., and is blessed with a unique blend of history and natural beauty.
Townsville was developed late last century as a port and railhead for grazing, mining and agricultural industries of the Burdekin region, and it has developed into a graceful city under the imposing Castle Hill, with wide streets.
www.holidaynq.com.au /Townsville/Townsville/Townsville.html   (603 words)

  
 Townsville, Australia, climate, Information, Hotel, rainfall, Map
Townsville, with a population of over 140 000, is the largest city and capital of tropical Queensland.
Townsville is also a great place for a stop over if you driving to Cairns - the scenic stretch of road from Townsville to Cairns, known as the Great Green Way, passes beaches, waterfalls and rainforests.
Townsville is now one of the (if not the leading centre) for research into The Great Barrier Reef and the award winning Great Barrier Reef Aquarium will give you a taste of the reef without setting foot offshore.
www.auinfo.com /townsville.html   (531 words)

  
 JCU - Computer Science - Australia : Townsville   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Situated in the dry tropics of North Queensland, Townsville is located approximately 1380 km north of Brisbane (the state's capital) and 350 km south from Cairns.
The Townsville region is comprised of the twin cities Townsville and Thuringowa, and, with a population exceeding 130,000, is the largest population centre in Queensland outside the south-east corner.
Townsville was established in 1864 and was named after the Sydney businessman Robert Towns, who financed the first settlement.
www.cs.jcu.edu.au /ftp/web/other/townsville/info.html   (175 words)

  
 Coral sea holidays revealing the best kept travel secret in Australia, Townsville.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Coral sea holidays Townsville, the second largest city in Queensland, is located in the north eastern part of the state, 1400 km directly north, northwest of the Queensland capital, Brisbane.
Don't think Townsville a dry desert either, it has a huge artisian water supply keeping the town green and one of the largerst dams in the state.
People taking their Coral sea holidays in Townsville all seem to sense a true heart and soul, or spirit to the people of this town, one you can feel from the moment you arrive.
www.coralseaholidays.com   (758 words)

  
 Townsville City Queensland Australia
Townsville is a charming blend of old and new, with a rich history and surprising cultural depth.
The settlement of Townsville was established in 1864.
Today the twin cities of Townsville and Thuringowa with a combined population of 150,000 are the heart of North Queensland.
www.sunzine.net /townsville/townsville-city.html   (314 words)

  
 Tourism Queensland | Townsville
Townsville is Australia's largest tropical city within one of the country's most diverse regions.
Located just south of Townsville, Billabong is situated in ten hectares of native eucalypt, lush rainforest and tropical wetlands.
The seaside suburb of Townsville, a 20 minute ferry ride from the mainland, is the only island on the north coast combining a national park with a permanent residency of 2000.
www.queenslandholidays.co.uk /tq.cfm?pageID=220   (366 words)

  
 Townsville. Accommodation, tour and travel guide T'ville
Townsville is approx 3½ hours drive south of Cairns and about the same distance north of Mackay.
Being Queensland's largest regional city with a population of 135,000, it is host to some of Australia's finest defence forces and an abundance of man made and natural attractions to satisfy the curious and adventurous.
From Townsville you may discover the reef and old ship wrecks by travelling with one of the many reef tour operators.
www.barrierreefaustralia.com /townsville   (263 words)

  
 Holiday Townsville
Townsville, Australia's largest tropical city, is the focal point to this region which is bounded by Mission Beach to the north, Charters Towers to the west, and Bowen in the south.
Townsville's many attractions include the world's largest living coral reef aquarium, a wildlife sanctuary, casino, beaches, museums, theatres, galleries and restaurants.
National Parks and World Heritage listed areas lie to the north of Townsville, with the seaside towns of Ingham, Cardwell and Mission Beach boasting rainforests, waterfalls, spectacular beaches and the sheltered waterways of the Hinchinbrook Channel.
www.sunzine.com /townsville   (325 words)

  
 townsville.citysearch.com.au >   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Located on the north-eastern coast of Australia, Townsville and its twin city Thuringowa form the unofficial capital of North Queensland and one of the fastest growing regions in Australia.
Situated on Ross Creek and overlooked by the 290m-high Castle Hill, Townsville is a thriving metropolis.
Townsville is located approximately 1380km north of the state's capital Brisbane and 350km south of Cairns.
townsville.citysearch.com.au /feature/148   (307 words)

  
 Lyndon Baynes Johnson - His time in Townsville and the bombing raid on Lae  - "TOW 9" - 9 June 1942
Lyndon Johnson revisited the Townsville area on 23 October 1966 during his term as President of the United States and revisited Buchanan's Hotel in Sturt Street, where he had once stayed during World War 2.
Townsville to Port Moresby by B-17 on the morning of the raid.
Townsville, from Lieutenant Willis Bench's aircraft, "Wabash Cannon Ball", #40-1508, to Arkie Greer's aircraft, "Heckling Hare", #40-1488, while Michael Claringbould's book, states that he changed from Lt. Bench's aircraft, "The Virginian" at 7 Mile airfield in New Guinea due to insufficient room in the aircraft.
home.st.net.au /~dunn/tow9.htm   (1961 words)

  
 Zoology@jcu.edu.au tropical zoology Blows on Townsville   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
And in Townsville there are plenty of beer-gardens to choose from - a couple even have Guinness on tap, a fact for which this geneticist was exceedingly grateful.
Except for the roundabouts, which the locals don't seem to have taken a shine to, and so long as you wait 10s after the light goes green before proceeding, driving in Townsville is no problem.
Townsville is made up of only some 130 000 souls, so you have to expect that some "economies of scale" will apply.
www.jcu.edu.au /school/tbiol/zoology/sundry/living-b.htm   (400 words)

  
 Townsville News. ABC News Online
Rural fire crews left their jobs yesterday afternoon to battle a series of fires along the Bruce Highway between Townsville and Bowen.
The head of a tenants' advocacy group in Townsville says the opposition to a planned youth centre in West End shows a lack of compassion for young homeless people.
Townsville News Archive contains all the news items that have appeared during the past week.
www.abc.net.au /news/australia/qld/townsville   (463 words)

  
 Townsville Holidays - Queensland Holidays
But the city is even more than a magnetic destination, it's the very heart of life in the tropics extending north to Mission Beach, south to the Burdekin and west to historic Charters Towers.
Surrounded by a rich hinterland of tropical rainforests and waterfalls, Townsville is also close to historic gold mining towns, the outback, islands, and of course, the Great Barrier Reef.
You can also organise many different types of trips and adventures in Townsville, from reef diving to tours of local national parks and surrounding rural townships.
www.townsvilleholidays.info   (284 words)

  
 Townsville Online - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The North Queensland region centres on the cities of Townsville and Thuringowa, and extends north to Mission Beach, south to the Burdekin, west to Charters Towers and includes the islands of Magnetic, Dunk, Hinchinbrook, Orpheus and Bedarra.
Townsville Enterprise Limited is the official development, marketing and promotional organisation for North Queensland, and is the central point of contact for information and services in this region.
Townsville Enterprise is dedicated to creating economic growth in a responsible and sustainable way for the benefit of members, investors, visitors and residents
www.townsvilleonline.com.au   (205 words)

  
 Hotels in Townsville
Quest Townsville is located on comsmopolitan Palmer Street, the dining pre- cent of Townsville City.Its superb location is within walking distance to city...
Townsville, QL The Best Western Castle Lodge Motel is family owned and operated.
The Townsville Plaza Hotel is where Townsville comes to life with accomodations in the tropics that gives you more than you ever expected right in the heart...
www.maps.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Australia/Townsville.asp   (381 words)

  
 Townsville - National Parks International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Townsville city and major port, eastern Queensland, Australia, at the mouth of Ross Creek on...
Townsville is a city in North Queensland that is not well known in the tourist market.
I have to admit I kinda stumbled into Townsville with five dollars in the pocket after my final fruit pick in the outback at what quickly became the end of my chaotic”year out” Down under.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /national-parks-international/townsville   (253 words)

  
 Townsville Bulletin
THE Townsville Bulletin is to lead the charge of petitions to save Jezzine Barracks and Kissing Point for the people of Townsville and Thuringowa.
FORGET about the big names and the pre-season predictions because Townsville import Larry Abney believes Brisbane are a team the Crocodiles should always beat.
TOWNSVILLE coach David Herbert believes the Fire could already be facing a do-or-die match when they take on Adelaide in round three of the Women's National Basketball League season at SeaFM Stadium tonight.
townsvillebulletin.news.com.au   (444 words)

  
 Townsville
In late July 1942, three nuisance raids were made against Townsville which was by then the most important air base in Northern Australia.
Overall, the residents of Townsville were very welcoming to the Americans and troops.
This airfield was owned by the Townsville City Council and built prior to the war.
www.pacificwrecks.com /provinces/australia_townsville.html   (502 words)

  
 The Townsville Hospital   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It is the largest hospital in provincial Australia and supports the local community as well as people in the north to Thursday Island and Papua New Guinea, west to Mount Isa and south to Sarina.
The Townsville Hospital provides a comprehensive healthcare environment that has been designed with a patient friendly approach to layout and location of services.
There is a comprehensive mental health service in Townsville, which includes an acute mental health unit located adjacent to the main hospital complex, includes a new Secure Mental Health Unit.
www.health.qld.gov.au /townsville/Facilities/tvlle_hosp.asp   (383 words)

  
 Townsville Accommodation :: Bed and Breakfast :: Boutique Hotel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Our Townsville bed and breakfast accommodation is located on the north eastern coast of Queensland 550 kilometres north of the Tropic of Capricorn and 2,300 kilometres south of the equator.
Lying 1,500 kilometres north of the State Capital Brisbane, Townsville is placed firmly within the dry tropics region of Queensland and is one of the closest mainland Australian cities to the Pacific and Asia.
One of Townsville's earliest residences, The Rocks boutique hotel is a well known and loved property in the area.
www.therocksguesthouse.com   (550 words)

  
 Townsville Maritime Museum - Yongala - Queensland Shipwrecks
The museum is located on the southern side of the Ross Creek, overlooking the Townsville Yacht Club, and is within easy walking distance of the Palmer Street coffee and restaurant strip.
The original museum, once the Pier Master’s offices located between berths 4 and 6 was moved to its present location in order for it to expand and make it more accessible to visitors.
This was made possible with help from the Port of Townsville who continue to support the museum.
www.townsvillemaritimemuseum.org.au   (259 words)

  
 Townsville: Side Projects and Other Bands
Most of Townsville's members have side projects as an extra outlet for their creativity and talent.
With Townsville refocusing on original material, Alex, Jude and Simon recruited Jarrah from Souled out and created the the Turnips, a band dedicated to the art of playing dodgey covers gigs in return for beer, bourbon, food and sometimes even money.
Nozzle is a new band formed by Scott, former Townsville drummer David Pincott, and the ex Pod frontman, John.
homes.jcu.edu.au /~ccscb/townsvilletheband/sideprojects.html   (290 words)

  
 Townsville resorts and accommodation
A thriving, harbourside settlement, Townsville has retained a sense of early Australian character in the colonial-style buildings and imposing 18th century architecture that flanks the inner city sidewalks.
A city of some 50,000, Thuringowa is recognised as one of the fastest growing districts in Australia and has a dynamic and growing business centre with investment, housing and employment opportunities paralleling its rapid growth.
Together, Townsville and Thuringowa are populated by a culturally diverse society of 140,000 and this cosmopolitan influence is reflected in the bustling markets, restaurants, pubs and cafes that fringe the sidewalks.
www.ozhorizons.com.au /qld/tv/tv.htm   (377 words)

  
 Townsville @ War
I was born in Townsville in 1948 and as a kid I grew up surrounded by remnants of the war.
Haig Street, Pimlico, Townsville had a number of rusting belly tanks from fighter and bomber aircraft that were based in Townsville during the war.
Typically they would leave Townsville late in the afternoon, stay overnight at Port Moresby to refuel and take on-board a load of bombs, and then attack Rabaul.
home.st.net.au /~dunn/tv@war.htm   (818 words)

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