Townsville, the capital of North Queensland, combines the lure of the tropics with the attractions of a major city. From diving the Great Barrier Reef, trying your luck at the Casino, rafting white water rapids or simply lazing on golden beaches – Townsville offers the best of all worlds.

Here are just some of the activities to try whilst in town:

• Great Barrier Reef
  
• Picturesque Beaches & Parks of The Strand
  
• Water park on The Strand
  
• Local Waterfalls
  
• Reef HQ & Aquarium
  
• Marina
  
• Casino
  
• Magnetic Island Ferry
  
• Billabong Sanctuary
  
• Sporting Facilities
  
• White Water Rafting
  
• Bicycle Tours
  
• Parasailing
  
• Abseiling
  
• Diving
  
• Fishing
  
• Sailing Ragattas
  
• Golf Courses
  
• Cycling Velodromes
  
• Horse riding
  
• Sky Diving
  
• Boat Charters