Townsville

Townsville - The Sunshine City

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Quick Facts

	Currency	Australian Dollar (AUD)
	Language	English
	Area	140.2 km²
	Climate	Townsville has a dry tropical climate with very distinct wet and dry seasons, with rains from November to march.


Summer:	Max- 86°F (30°C) \| Min- 57°F(14°C)
Winter:	Max- 77°F (25°C) \| Min- 53°F(12°C)

Also known as:	Unofficial Capital of North Queensland, Tropical city of Australia, the Sunshine city.
Famous for:	Its governmental, community and major business administrative offices and for the Strand beach.
Geographical Location:	Located approximately 1500 km north of Brisbane.
Latitude, Longitude & Altitude:	19°15'S 146°45'E and 50 meters above sea level.
Best time to visit:	May to September ( Cooler and drier months).
Neighbouring Cities:	Brisbane, Gold Coast, Mount Isa, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Toowoomba, Cairns.
Means of Local Transport:	Buses, taxis/cabs, trains, ferries.

Overview
Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Australia. It lies in the state of Queensland. Townsville is Australia's largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast and Townsville is seen as the unofficial capital of North Queensland. This is because it hosts a significant number of governmental, community and major business administrative offices for the northern half of the state. The Ross river flows through the heart of the city. The Ross River Dam lies around 30 kilometers south allowing the river to serve as the major source of water in the city. There is another smaller dam in the Paluma range to the north of the city.

The location Townsville, Australia's largest tropical city, is bounded by Mission Beach to the north, Charters Towers to the west, and Bowen in the south. The five resort islands of Dunk, Magnetic, Orpheus, Hinchinbrook and Bedarra, all different in character, are located around Townsville and all offer a unique experience for the visitors. Being a tropical region Townsville experiences very distinct wet and dry seasons. The urban location of Townsville is characterized by rocky springs and a planned satellite city. The location of Townsville serves as a perfect base camp for the tourists to the eastern coasts and the outback of Australia.

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