Discover Townsville
Townsville in Townsville (Queensland) with it's 196,219 citizens is a city in Australia about 1,116 mi (or 1,795 km) north of Canberra, the country's capital city.
Local time in Townsville is now 04:19 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Australia / Brisbane with an UTC offset of 10 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Townsville. The closest airport in Australia is Townsville Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 5 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Barrier Reef in a distance of 122 mi (or 197 km), North-East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Bowen, , , and . To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F
Morning Temperature | 21°C / 69 °F |
Evening Temperature | 25°C / 77 °F |
Night Temperature | 24°C / 76 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 56% |
Air Pressure | 1014 hPa |
Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from West |
Cloud Conditions | Few clouds, covering 23% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Saturday, 27th of April 2024
27°C (80 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.
Sunday, 28th of April 2024
25°C (77 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 29th of April 2024
28°C (83 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Q Resorts Paddington
Central Kensington Apartments
RYDGES SOUTHBANK TOWNSVILLE
QUEST TOWNSVILLE SERVICED APTS
Townsville Southbank Apartments
Grand Hotel and Apartments
Oaks Gateway Suites
Dalgety Apartments by Vivo
Grand Chancellor Townsville
Chifley Plaza Townsville
Videos from this area
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Townsville Qld 2010
Spent a couple of days in Townsville last year, and recorded these images of the town from Mt Stuart and Castle Hill. www.4wdozdvd.com.
Australian Trains: Townsville, Queensland snapshot, 21Jun14
Freight & passenger Trains seen around Townsville, Qld on 21 June 2014 1026 hrs: 2170D leads the Inlander from Mt Isa into Townsville. 1043 hrs: 2170D reverses around its train at Townsville...
Australian Trains: Townsville Passenger Trains, 21Jun14
Passenger rail service in & around Townsville on a typical Saturday. Saturdays currently see all three passenger trains that operate in the region, The Inlander that travels between Townsville...
Sunday Mass from Sacred Heart Cathedral, Townsville
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Mass from the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Townsville.
Douglas | Angus Smith | Talking Cat | Units for Rent Townsville | Coral Sea Property
http://www.coralseaproperty.com.au/property/for-rent Townsville Units for Rent. Phone 07 4724 4723 Close to Townsville City, modern, clean, ready to move into. You will love living in this...
Townsville idiot drivers number 8
A selection of idiots from the past week. Speeders, red light runners, U turn fails, cell phone users, lip stick appliers and the simply forgetful and sad.
Units for Rent Townsville | Townsville City | Coral Sea Property
http://www.coralseaproperty.com.au/property/for-rent Townsville Units for Rent. Phone 07 4724 4723 Close to Townsville City, modern, clean, ready to move into. You will love living in this...
Action Highlights from the Sucrogen Townsville 400 2011
All the action from this weekends racing in Townsville. Visit http://www.v8supercars.com.au/ for more on the V8 Supercars Championship Series.
Tropical Gardens Estate Video | Townsville Property Management
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January/February 2015 Tenant Video | Townsville Property Management
http://www.coralseaproperty.com.au/property/for-rent Townsville Units for Rent. Phone 07 4724 4723 Close to Townsville City, modern, clean, ready to move into. You will love living in this...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Castle Hill, Queensland
Castle Hill is an isolated pink granite monolith standing in the heart of the north Queensland city of Townsville. It rises to a height of some 286 metres (938 ft) above sea level and dominates the city skyline. It is one of the most distinctive natural features on the Queensland coast. There are a number of vantage points from which to view the city below and also across Cleveland Bay to nearby Magnetic Island.
Townsville Bulletin
The Townsville Bulletin is a daily newspaper published in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is the only daily paper that serves the northern Queensland region. The paper has a print edition, a free World Wide Web edition, and a subscription digital edition. The newspaper is published by The North Queensland Newspaper Company Pty Ltd, which is a subsidiary of News Limited.
West End, Queensland (Townsville)
West End is an old suburb of Townsville, Queensland, situated at the base of Castle Hill. The first community cemetery is located in West End. A reflection of attitudes existing during the time it was in use, research has established that it was ethnically segregated. It has been reported that there are separate areas where, at least, Chinese and Aboriginal deceased were interred.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Townsville
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Townsville is a suffragan Latin rite diocese of the Archdiocese of Brisbane, erected in 1930, covering North Queensland, Australia.
Queens Gardens, Townsville
Queens Gardens are one of three botanical gardens of Townsville, Queensland. Queens Gardens are located in the suburb of North Ward, at the base of Castle Hill, near to both the city centre and The Strand beachside park. They have been called Townsville's finest park.
St Margaret Mary's College
St Margaret Mary's College is a girls school in the city of Townsville, Queensland Australia.
Townsville Street Circuit
Townsville Street Circuit is a temporary street circuit located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Mater Women's and Children's Hospital
Mater Women's and Children's Hospital in Hyde Park Townsville, Queensland was established in 2007 when the Sisters of Mercy bought the competing private obstetric hospital, the Wesley/Park Haven Hospital.
Victoria Bridge, Townsville
Victoria Bridge is a swing bridge over the Ross Creek in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The central-pivoting swing bridge was constructed by G. H. Royce & Co. in 1889. It is one of only two of its type constructed in Australia. By 1924 the swing section had ceased to function, but the bridge continued to serve as a road bridge until 1975. Following a 1988 redevelopment, it was converted to pedestrian traffic, with a row of modern shops built along its length.
Holiday Inn, Townsville
The Holiday Inn Townsville, nicknamed the "Sugar Shaker" by the locals, is currently the tallest building in Townsville, Australia. The building is located on Flinders Mall in the CBD, a pedestrian mall that is under redevelopment. The building has become popular to tourists visiting Queensland and Australia, having it is one of Australias Most famous hotels, due to its weird shape.
Old Townsville Railway Station
The old Townsville Railway Station, formerly The Great Northern Railway Station, is a three-storey, red brick structure on Flinders Street in Townsville, Australia. The original terminus for The Great Northern Railway, the station became an important in the economic growth of Townsville during the early 20th century. The Building is featured in a number of famous photos taken at celebrations of victory following World War II.
Townsville railway station
Townsville is a railway station on the North Coast railway line, Queensland. It is serviced by several Queensland Rail passenger trains, including the Tilt Train. It is also the terminus for The Inlander service to Mount Isa. The station is a major hub for rail services in North Queensland, providing freight and services for the nearby army barracks, as well as the port and other regions of North Queensland.