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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

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.

Located at -19.2584, 146.801 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Landmarks in Australia, North Queensland, Townsville, Suburbs of Townsville

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

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

Green Street bunker

The Green Street bunker at West End (Townsville), Queensland, Australia is also known as the Sidney Street bunker and Project 81. It was built by the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. The erection of the Green Street bunker (Project 81) at the end of Sidney Street in West End was approved on 12 March 1942. The road up Castle Hill was closed to traffic on about 12 March 1942 to ensure the construction of military facilities such as this bunker were not obvious.

Located at -19.2578, 146.793 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Military history of Australia during World War II, History of Queensland, Forts in Australia, Bunkers, Buildings and structures in Townsville

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.

Located at -19.265, 146.793 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Suburbs of Townsville

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

Belgian Gardens, Queensland

Belgian Gardens in an inner city suburb, 5 km from the Central Business district in Townsville, Queensland Australia. It is a suburban area and has restricted zoning laws to reduce the amount of corporate buildings and apartments. It is home to the Belgian Gardens State School. It also has the Belgian Gardens Cemetery and is adjacent to Rowes Bay and many kilometres of beach front parkland. Before the advent of World War I, the suburb was named 'German Gardens'.

Located at -19.25, 146.8 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Suburbs of Townsville

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

Rowes Bay, Queensland

Rowes Bay is a suburb of Townsville, Queensland.

Located at -19.25, 146.783 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Suburbs of Townsville, Bays of Queensland

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

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

Soroptimist Park

Soroptimist Park is a foreshore park located in the suburb of Rowes Bay, Townsville, Australia.

Located at -19.2431, 146.794 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Parks in Queensland, 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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Zinc 100.7

Zinc 100.7 (callsign 4RGR) is a commercial Australian station based in Townsville, Queensland, owned by Prime Media Group Limited. It is part of the Zinc radio network which also broadcasts into Cairns, Mackay, Gladstone and Rockhampton, and the Sunshine Coast.

Located at -19.2691, 146.782 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Prime Media Group Limited, Australian radio networks, Contemporary hit radio stations in Australia

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

Castletown Shoppingworld

Castletown Shoppingworld is a shopping centre in Townsville, Australia. The third-largest centre in the district, Castletown has three major tenants along with 105 specialty stores, and is owned by Mcconaghy Properties. Once stage two of the centre opens, It will open an extra 30 stores and two mini majors.

Located at -19.2718, 146.791 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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North Queensland, Shopping centres 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

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