About Townsville

Townsville is located about halfway between the tip of Cape York and Brisbane. The Ross River flows from the foothills of the Hervey and Mount Stuart ranges to its outlet in Cleveland Bay, where the CBD’s skyline is dominated by the distinctive Castle Hill and Magnetic Island lies just eight kilometres offshore. It is ideally placed as a base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef, visiting the idyllic Mission Beach (several hours north), the nearby Magnetic Island, Hinchinbrook Island National Park and the North East of Australia.

Our local government area covers 3,736 square kilometres (0.2% of the total area of the State of Queensland), and is currently experiencing rapid residential development through the Northern Beaches growth corridor.

Aerial shot of Townsville city.	Iconic Castle Hill in the background.
Great Barrier Reef has something for everyone.	The assortment of fish and coral is unbelievable.

Useful links

Rydges Southbank - Townsville Hotel
Townsville Airport
Townsville enterprise
Townsville City Countil