Townsville

Townsville

Townsville - Queensland

If you are visiting Townsville or even decide to turn your holiday into an extended stay then look no further then NGD Townsville - here we have all the resources you need in one location.

Accommodation

We have a full accommodation listing that includes backpacker’s hostels, Townsville cheap hotels, mid range and even Townsville 5 Star Hotels. Click on one of the options above to see a complete listing in Townsville.

Shopping

Townsville has some great shopping, but you need to know where. Relax we’ve done the work for you. Visit our Townsville shopping page for a full listing.

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Car Rental

Need a car to get around in Townsville and the surrounding area. We have a full listing of car rentals to get the most out of your stay. We have comparison prices for all the large car rental brands including - Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, and Thrifty. Check out out Townsville Car Hire directory, where you can compare and save.

Real Estate

Looking to stay in Townsville for a while longer? then check out our Real Estate pages. We have collected all the top real estate websites in one handy location so you are sure to find the property you want.

What’s On

Want to know what’s on in and around Townsville? Be sure to find out where best to spend you time and don’t miss the event you are seeking, we have a full calendar listing. Check out out Townsville Tours and Activities page, this is sure to get your about and about in Townsville enjoying this great city.

Employment

You love Townsville so much that you want to stay a while longer? We can help you get a job to make that dream a possibility. Check out our Townsville Employment section for a full listing of job from all the main employment websites.

About Townsville

Fast facts

  • 1300 km North of Brisbane - adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef
  • Population 146,000 (2006) - 13th in Australia.
  • Magnetic island National Park is Townsvilles major tourist attraction.
  • Enjoys over 300 days of sunshine each year, Unofficial capital of North Queensland

Why go there?

With over 300 days of beautiful warm sunshine you will find it hard to match the perfect climate anywhere in the world. Being so close to the Great Barrier Reef you have an ideal base to explore it. Townsville is also known as the unofficial capital of North Queensland so there are many jobs and all the conveniences of a large city.

Things to Do

Being the blue water wonderland that Townsville is there is so much to see and do in the great outdoors. Also check out our Townsville Tours and Activities page. Below are just a few more ideas.

  • Fishing is one of Townvilles big attractions don’t miss a trip out to the reef to snag a beauty.
  • Snorkeling, there are many boat charters you can go on to enjoy the water and beautiful marine life.
  • Visit the national park that is Magnetic island, a beautiful island to take a stroll on.
  • Go on a sailing trip, with so much blue water to explore and sunny days, sailing is the perfect activity.
  • Watch the local Rugby league team the Townsville Cowboys.