Townsville City, Administrative center in North Queensland, Australia
The coastal city of Townsville extends along the northeastern shore of Queensland, functioning as the primary urban settlement in Northern Australia with 179,011 residents.
Founded in 1864 through Robert Towns' initiative, the area transformed from Indigenous Wulgurukaba and Bindal territories into a municipality by February 1866.
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music takes place in Townsville, while the Museum of Tropical Queensland presents exhibitions about regional history and marine science.
The city operates as a transportation hub with a major port, connecting North Queensland to international trade routes through maritime and air transportation networks.
Townsville maintains Australia's military readiness through extensive defense installations, including facilities that support most types of Australian Defence Force aircraft.
GPS coordinates: -19.35028,146.80360
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:17
Castle Hill
10.3 km
Reef HQ
10.5 km
Burdekin Bridge
69.9 km
Bowling Green Bay National Park
28.6 km
Paluma Range National Park
48.8 km
Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre
11.4 km
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
10.4 km
Museum of Tropical Queensland
10.5 km
Kissing Point Fortification
12.3 km
Cape Cleveland Light
29 km
Tobruk Memorial Baths
10.9 km
Queens Gardens, Townsville
10.9 km
Little Crystal Creek Bridge
69.2 km
Ross River Meatworks Chimney
5 km
Queen's Hotel, Townsville
10.7 km
Anderson Park, Townsville
6.8 km
Townsville Showground
9 km
Magnetic Battery
25.8 km
Victoria Bridge, Townsville
10.1 km
Fort Complex, Magnetic Island
26.3 km
Cape Pallarenda Quarantine Station
18 km
Picnic Bay Jetty
19.2 km
Frosty Mango
71 km
Victoria Park Hotel
9.4 km
The Palmetum, Townsville
6 km
Townsville Customs House
10.7 km
Great Northern Hotel, Townsville
9.8 km
Ayr Post Office
67.9 kmReviews
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