Flights to townsville
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Overview
A huge draw for Townsville, is the small island off the coast famed as Magnetic Island - Maggie to the locals. It’s a beautiful island with more than half of it a national park, with untouched bays, beaches and bush.
The largest city in Queensland, and one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, locals consider Townsville the unofficial Capital of North Queensland. It sits on the shores of Cleveland Bay, near the central section of the Great Barrier Reef.
Along with Orpheus, there are Dunk, Magnetic and Bedarra Islands, which are also zoned as National Parks. The merits of the islands are obvious – they are nothing short of gems shining in the blue seas – but Townsville is beautiful too with several fascinating attractions. The Strand is famous with tourists/backpackers as well as locals and the Riverway is an extraordinary space with galleries, swimming lagoons and parklands.
Climate
Thanks to its geographical location, Townsville has a pleasant, tropical climate; it has comparitively less rainfall than other parts of the tropics. From June to August, the winter season is warm with occasional rain, and the summers i.e. from December to February are hot and humid. Late October and November can see “build-up” thunderstorms, while Late-December to early April gets most rainfall. Tropical hurricanes (and then flooding) are a threat during these months.
Travel Information
Language: Italian, Tagalog, German, Greek & Filipino
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Local time: GMT +10
Avg. Flight Time: 1D 3h
Best Time To Visit
High season times are April to October, Christmas, Easter and the school vacations. The end of January to the end of March, and October to early December are low seasons in Townsville.
Townsville Attractions and Activities
1. Museum of Tropical Queensland
The state-of-the-art Museum of Tropical Queensland proffers a snapshot of this diverse region, from the story of the shipwrecked HMS Pandora to the World Heritage-listed rainforest and reefs, the ship sent to capture the Bounty mutineers. The family-friendly museum exhibitions depict life in the tropics from prehistoric times to the modern-day.
2. Billabong Sanctuary
About 17 km south of Townsville, this 11-hectare eco-certified wildlife park offers up-close-and-personal encounters with Australian wildlife - from cassowaries to dingoes in their natural habitat. You could easily spend the complete day at the park, with shows, talks and feedings every half-hour or so.
3. Queens Gardens
If you fancy a leisurely lazy picnic, head to these ornamental gardens located at the base of Castle Hill, not so far from the town. Queens Gardens comes in the category of Townsville’s botanic gardens, which are dotted across three places: all are abundantly green, filled with tropical plants but have a unique character which differentiates them from each other.
4. Maritime Museum of Townsville
The Maritime Museum is world-known for its display about the doomed ship SS Yongala which sunk south of Townsville in 1911. The display comprises a video recording showing the discovery and archaeology of the wreck, one of the world’s premier wreck dive sites. The Museum is situated on the southern bank of Ross Creek and is just a stroll away to city restaurants and other attractions.
5. Reef HQ Aquarium
An astonishing 2.5 million litres of water flow through the coral-reef tank here; it is home to 120 fish and 130 coral species. Kids will love watching, touching and feeding turtles at the turtle hospital. Talks and tours throughout the day focus on different aspects of the reef and the aquarium.
Airlines Operate Flight to Townsville
- British Airways
- Qantas Airways
- Royal Brunei
- Cathay Pacific
- Emirates
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Townsville - 1D 3h
- Manchester to Townsville - 1D 3h
- Newcastle to Townsville - 1D 7h
- Birmingham to Townsville - 1D 5h
- Glasgow to Townsville - 1D 5h
- Edinburgh to Townsville - 1D 5h
- Belfast to Townsville - 1D 7h
Distance to the City Centre
Townsville Airport is located amid Rowes Bay and the Bohle River on a coastal plain, about 5 km west of the city centre. According to the airport’s orientation, the administration and terminal building area is nearly 2.6 km inland whereas the existing northern end of the main runway is about 1 km from the coast.
Transport from Townsville
Taxis and car rental companies are available at the airport. Also, there is an airport shuttle bus that transports visitors to numerous hotels and motels. Sunbus runs the bus service. Plus, there are regular high-quality ferry services to Palm Island and Magnetic Island.
Visa Requirements for Townsville
Unless you are a New Zealand or Australian citizen, you would be needing a valid visa to enter the city. All the visitors should have a passport with at least 3 months of validity and one blank page for the entry stamp. If you are travelling for less than 90 days (business or tourism), you can opt for a label-free visa also known as ETA Visa or Electronic Travel Authority for a small fee.
Tips for your stay in Townsville
- Make sure you are wearing appropriate footwear to a few restaurants who do not allow customers to enter who are wearing flip-flops (thongs).
- Tip is no mandate in Australia, although rounding off the bill by 10-15 % is customary.
- Smoking is banned in Australia so kindly avoid smoking in public areas, bars and restaurants.
- Hiring a car is advisable if you are exploring the nearby surroundings.
- Get the diving insurance before planning to scuba dive.
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