North Ward
District of Townsville
Queensland - Australia

Townsville

Townsville [tounz-vil tounz-vil] is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. Adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef, it is in the dry tropics region of Queensland.

Located at -19.2564, 146.818 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Coastal cities in Australia, North Queensland, Port cities in Australia, Townsville

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.

Located at -19.2627, 146.816 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Newspapers published in Queensland, North Queensland, Townsville, News Limited, Publications established in 1881

Townsville Grammar School

Townsville Grammar School is an independent, co-educational, day, International Baccalaureate and boarding school, located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Established in 1888, it is the oldest co-educational school on the Australian mainland. It is the most northern member of the Grammar school system in Australia. During World War II the school was acquired by the Royal Australian Air Force for use as barracks accommodation for the No. 3 Fighter Sector RAAF.

Located at -19.2508, 146.805 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Boarding schools in Queensland, North Queensland, Private schools in Queensland, Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools, Educational institutions established in 1888, Schools in Townsville

Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre

Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre is an indoor sports arena, located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The capacity of the arena is 5,257 and was built in 1993. It is the home arena of the Townsville Crocodiles basketball team. During Crocodiles games the venue is commonly referred to as "The Swamp"

Located at -19.2506, 146.827 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Indoor arenas in Australia, North Queensland, Basketball venues in Australia, Multi-purpose stadiums in Australia, Buildings and structures in Townsville, Sport in Townsville, Queensland, 2018 Commonwealth Games venues, Boxing venues, Mixed martial arts venues, Sports venues in Queensland

The Strand, Townsville

The Strand is a seaside foreshore located in Townsville, Australia. It is located in the suburb of North Ward. The Strand has a view of the Port of Townsville and Magnetic Island, as well as to Cape Cleveland. Features in the area include a jetty, a recreational park, restaurants, cafes and pools.

Located at -19.2458, 146.811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Queensland, Townsville, North Queensland

Diocese of North Queensland

The Anglican Diocese of North Queensland, in Australia, extends from Sarina in central Queensland to the Torres Strait Islands in the north and Mount Isa in the west. There are 57 parishes in the diocese, The cathedral church of the diocese is the Cathedral of St James, Townsville, Queensland. The diocese also owns and operates St Mark's College, a residential college for men and women at the James Cook University, Townsville.

Located at -19.256, 146.816 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Anglican dioceses in Australia, North Queensland

St Patrick's College, Townsville

St Patrick's College is a Catholic Day and Residential Girls' Secondary School located in Townsville, North Queensland, Australia.

Located at -19.2514, 146.816 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Girls' schools in Australia, Roman Catholic schools in Australia, Private schools in Queensland, High schools in Queensland, Schools in Townsville, Educational institutions established in 1878

City of Townsville

The City of Townsville is an Australian local government area (lga) located in North Queensland, Australia. It encompasses the city of Townsville, together with the surrounding rural areas, to the south are the communities of Alligator Creek, Woodstock and Reid River, and to the north are Northern Beaches and Paluma, and also included is Magnetic Island. It currently has a population of 175,542 residents, and is the 18th largest LGA in Australia.

Located at -19.2576, 146.818 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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North Queensland, Townsville, Local Government Areas of Queensland, 1865 establishments in Australia

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.

Located at -19.2589, 146.812 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Roman Catholic Ecclesiastical Province of Brisbane, Roman Catholic dioceses in Australia

Australian Festival of Chamber Music

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) is a ten-day international festival focused on chamber music but also featuring tours of regional and remote Australia, fine food, master classes for musicians and lecture series by international scientists themed on the Great Barrier Reef. 20 to 30 chamber musicians from around the world converge on Townsville, Queensland, each year to perform and teach emerging artists. The festival was founded in July 1991 and has been held annually ever since.

Located at -19.2575, 146.818 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Music festivals in Australia, 1991 establishments in Australia, Townsville, Chamber music, Festivals in Queensland

Reef HQ

Reef HQ (typeset as ReefHQ) is the largest living coral reef aquarium. It is located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The aquarium was built as a Bicentennial Commemorative project and is a part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA). The Coral Reef Exhibit has 130 coral species and 120 fish species along with hundreds of species of sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, brittle stars, feather stars, snails, worms and sponges.

Located at -19.2577, 146.824 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Aquaria in Australia, Visitor attractions in Queensland, North Queensland, Buildings and structures in Townsville, 1987 establishments in Australia

Townsville City, Queensland

Townsville City is the name of a suburb of the city of Townsville, Queensland, and essentially represents the Central Business District. Townsville CBD is in close proximity to The Strand and Castle Hill

Located at -19.258, 146.818 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Central business districts in Australia, Suburbs of Townsville

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Perc (pronounced purse) Tucker Regional Gallery is a public art gallery in the City Centre of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. Located on the corner of Flinders and Denham streets, the Gallery has a collection of over 2,000 artworks and hosts touring national and international exhibits. The Gallery was officially opened by the Mayor of Townsville, Alderman M F Reynolds, on 25 September 1981. The gallery focuses on artwork relevant to North Queensland and the Tropics.

Located at -19.2581, 146.818 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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North Queensland, Townsville, Buildings and structures in Townsville, Art museums and galleries in Queensland

North Ward, Queensland

North Ward, is a suburb in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. North Ward is home to the beachside area known as The Strand, which overlooks Magnetic Island. North Ward is among Townsville's oldest suburbs, dating to the 1870s.

Located at -19.25, 146.817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Suburbs of Townsville

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.

Located at -19.253, 146.81 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Townsville, Botanical gardens in Australia, 1870 establishments in Australia, Gardens in Queensland

Ross Creek

Ross Creek is an estuary inlet within the city of Townsville, Queensland. It separates the Townsville CBD from Ross Island. The only passage across Ross Creek was by ferry until Victoria Bridge was completed in 1889.

Located at -19.2579, 146.825 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Townsville, North Queensland, Rivers of Queensland

ABC North Queensland

630 ABC North Queensland is an ABC Local Radio station based in Townsville broadcasting to North Queensland. This includes the towns of Bowen, Charters Towers, Ingham and Ayr. The station began broadcasting as 4QN in 1936. It was originally a relay station covering the whole of North Queensland with limited local news bulletins. Local program content increased in the 1960s and the station was also the home of regional ABC Television in Townsville, Cairns and Mount Isa.

Located at -19.2565, 146.822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Radio stations in Queensland

Stable on the Strand

Stable on the Strand is an annual Christmas event in the Australian city of Townsville, described as "part installation, part fun fair and part theatrical performance". For five days before Christmas (18–22 December) each year, Townsville’s major ocean-front park, The Strand is transformed into the historic town of Bethlehem, complete with Roman soldiers, traditional craftspeople, livestock, shepherds and of course Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. The event attracts up to 40,000 visitors a year.

Located at -19.2458, 146.811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Visitor attractions in Queensland, Townsville, North Queensland, Events in Queensland

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.

Located at -19.2604, 146.818 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in Queensland, Bridges completed in 1889, Swing bridges in Australia, Pedestrian bridges in Australia, Steel bridges, Queensland Heritage Register, Buildings and structures in Townsville

Buchanan's Hotel

Buchanan's Hotel (nicknamed "Buchs") was a hotel on Sturt Street in the Townsville CBD, Australia. It was used as a hotel from 1903–39, and during World War II to house American officers. It caught fire and was destroyed in 1982.

Located at -19.2578, 146.817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Townsville, Hotels in Queensland

Townsville Post Office

The Townsville Post Office (Former) is a building in Townsville CBD.

Located at -19.2581, 146.818 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Queensland, Post office buildings in Australia

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.

Located at -19.2597, 146.817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Townsville, Hotels in Queensland, Holiday Inn

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.

Located at -19.2638, 146.814 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Townsville, Railway stations opened in 1913, Railway stations in Queensland, Railway stations closed in 2002

St James' Cathedral, Townsville

St James' Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of North Queensland, Australia, which was created from the Diocese of Sydney in 1879. The cathedral is situated in Townsville, Queensland. Built atop Melton Hill the large red brick structure is a well known landmark of the Townsville central business district.

Located at -19.2556, 146.817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1960, 20th-century Anglican church buildings, Anglican cathedrals of Australia, Buildings and structures in Townsville, Churches in Queensland

Tobruk Memorial Baths

The Tobruk Memorial Baths in Townsville, Australia, is a complex of outdoor swimming pools operated by the Townsville City Council. It is located on The Strand, in the beachside suburb of North Ward.

Located at -19.2534, 146.82 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Townsville, Swimming venues in Australia, Sports venues in Queensland, Sport in Townsville, Queensland