Transportation & Reach
Townsville has a good public transportation system that enables the locals
as well as the tourist to move around and within the city easily. You can
avail any public transport for the purpose of getting around Townsville.
Townsville Airport:
The Hobart International Airport is situated between the Frederick Henry
Bay and Barilla Bay and is the easiest way of entering the island state for
the international visitors. The airport was opened was earlier known as
Lanherne Airport. The Hobart International Airport is the most convenient
gateway to Hobart and if you are a tourist coming from over the seas, this
would be the easiest way to get to your destination. The Airport is just 15
minutes from the Hobart GPO. The Hobart International Airport caters to
innumerable domestic and international flights.
Local Transportation of Townsville:
Bus: Traveling by bus is one of the best ways of getting around
Townsville. Sunbus is the major bus service provider of Townsville. The
buses are well maintained and you can travel in comfort in them. They will
take you to different parts of the city. Hence, you can simply board these
buses and embark on a Townsville tour. The buses take you to the major
shopping malls, beaches as well as to the suburbs of the city. The other bus
operators that have bus services around the Townsville include Greyhound
buses, Hermit Park Bus Service and Express News.
Taxis: There are large number of taxis plying in and around the
city, eager to take you to your chosen destination. Though a bit expensive,
they are some of the most preferred modes of communication in Townsville.
The taxi services in Townsville are provided by Standard White Cabs Limited
. Apart from this there are a large number of car hiring companies, which
offers cars and limousines on hire, which you can hire for the purpose of
getting around Townsville. Some of the major car companies include Hertz
Australia Pvt. Ltd, Moke Magnetic, Thrifty Car Truck and 4WD Rentals and
others.
Hotels & Accommodation
Home to many historical monuments, beautiful gardens, important government
and private offices, Townsville bustles with travelers. To cater the needs
of these large number of tourists, the city has wide variety of hotels and
accommodations with all kinds of modern facilities, world class hospitality
and guest service.
| Hotels of Townsville |
Average Rates |
| 5-Star |
$500-400 |
| 4-Star |
$400-300 |
| 2-Star |
$300-200 |
| Budget Hotels |
$200 and below |
