North Queensland Travel

Queensland Travel - Townsville" src="http://australiaonlinetravel.com/wp-content/uploads/North-QLD-View_of_Townsville_from_Mt_Stuart.jpg" border="0" alt="North Queensland Travel - Townsville" align="right" />North Queensland is the northern part of the state of Queensland in Australia. Queensland is a massive state, larger than most countries, and the Tropical northern part of it has been historically remote and underdeveloped, resulting in a distinctive regional character and identity.

A coastal region centred around its largest settlement is the greater city of Townsville which is often considered the unofficial ‘capital’ of North Queensland.

Townsville is the location of a major seaport handling exports from mines in Mount Isa and cattle exports from coastal and inland areas.

Townsville is a laid-back coastal city of around 163,000 people in North Queensland, Australia.

Townsville is set on the coast and enjoys an average of 320 days of sunshine a year. In recent years it has shruged off its “Brownsville” tag becoming a green and appealing place for locals and a great jumping off point for visitors.

A great spot for visitors wanting a taste of outback Australia while not venturing far from the coast. It offers a quiet cosmopolitan feel with its good choice of restaurants & bars but also has a relaxing siesta style during the hottest parts of the day in high summer.

Cities and Major Towns of North Queensland

• Ayr
• Proserpine
• Townsville – largest city and unofficial capital of North Queensland with about 160,000 people
• Charters Towers
• Lucinda
• Ingham

Things to See at North Queensland

• Hinchinbrook Island
• Magnetic Island
• Paluma – southern Rainforest town close to Townsville.
• Undara Volcanic National Park – unique formation in the world
• Dive the Yongala Wreck. The Yongala was a luxury passenger ship sunk in a cyclone on 23rd March 1911.
• The Strand Beach.
• Water Playground.
• Castle Hill.
• Reef HQ Aquarium
• Museum of Tropical Queensland.