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We came to see the Cowboys - Broncos clash. Our accommodation was in a convenient location. We enjoyed our evening meal at Brothers Leagues Club before the game and returning there for a post-match drink. We had breakfast at Odyssey on the Strand and enjoyed the atmosphere of this busy venue and had a taste treat while enjoying the views of the sea and Magnetic Island.

We were there as a surprise for my son's birthday so only had a couple of days. I was really surprised by how quiet Townsville was- even on the strand. The strand is beautiful and I really don't know why more people don't holiday to this location. The weather was perfect, we swam in the ocean and at River Way which was seriously a brilliant set up (and free). The food was good and the Seaview hotel would be a great night out. The aquarium was good (not great) but good if you haven't been to many. We hired a car and found it very easy to drive around and the traffic pretty tame. We also visited a couple of the bigger shopping centres which were good. The city centre was pretty quiet.

The wife and I have made quite a few trips to Townsville over a period of a couple of years, taking our Granddaughter to the Aquarium and Museums within the the city. This time it was just the missus and myself indulging in a little "we time". Visiting old World War 2 historic sites within the city, what remains that is?? We didn't find too many relics left behind, modern day and modern city expansion and redevelopments have made short work of some of the old war sites, I was lucky to have found two reasonably intact war sites with some remnants still to be found on site?? I will return again to try finding more war sites, before they're all gone forever to history!! The photos are of an old Radio Bunker situated in the suburb of Wulguru Townsville, location can be found via Google.

Townsville is a great little town and the gateway to the great barrier reef and magnetic island. The city centre is quiet with a few bars and restaurants which is very nice. The Strand is fantastic and arguably the best promenade in North Queensland with beautiful beach.

Not a lot there it is a Army & university town and the hub for medical services for the far North You could spend a day or three looking around as there are couple of sights. I enjoy ice cream on the strand and want to see Magnetic Island. Drive up Castle Hill its is worth the views You definitely need a car to get around and beware of car theft as it is rife there. Crystal Creek / Paluma up the road a bit is nice. Don't bother swimming though too many crocs I wouldn't trust the water.

I like walking so visits to Paluma NP, Pallarenda NP, Bowling Green NP and Magnetic Island are well worthwhile. Little Alligator Creek swimming hole in Bowling Green NP is particularly good on a hot day. Only the locals seem to know about it. A drive out to Charters Towers is also worthwhile and to the two main lookouts, Castle Hill and Mount Reid.