Orpheus Island Lodge
The Ville Resort Casino
Ardo Hotel
Selina Magnetic Island 
Big Mama Sailing
Billabong Sanctuary 
Townsville Helicopters
Nautilus Aviation
Texas Longhorn Tours
Hotel Grand Chancellor Townsville 
Peppers Blue on Blue Resort Magnetic Island 
Mercure Townsville 
NQ Cycle Journeys
Oaks Townsville Metropole Hotel 
City Oasis Inn Townsville
Australian Festival of Chamber Music 
Pack for warm weather - expect warm summers and mild winters in Townsville North Queensland, with over 300 sunny days every year. 
When it comes to what to wear, casual, lightweight clothes are reliable. But no matter what time of year, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are always recommended alongside a long-sleeve shirt to protect you from the state’s strong UV rays.
There’s a lot to love about the Townsville North Queensland region. We’re a destination that has been growing and transforming, while at our authentic heart remaining true to who we are, without compromise.
The big smoke of regional Queensland, the official capital of North Queensland with an unrivalled power to surprise. We’re for the curious explorer seeking new experiences – serendipitous surprises, new stories, raw nature. A quintessential tropical paradise proudly ranked as one of the globe’s top 100 sustainable destinations. From the majestic Great Barrier Reef to the wonders of the World Heritage Wet Tropics rainforest. Dusty outback drives and tropical island experiences - we’re proud of it, we preserve it.
Here you’ll discover something you didn’t know you were looking for or think possible - experiences that are new, familiar but with a twist. Our diversity is our distinction. Home of untouched and untamed landscapes, people and places of significance – Townsville North Queensland is a region you can explore deeper without going further.
Location
The Townsville North Queensland region is approximately 2 hours flight north from Brisbane or 50 minutes flight south from Cairns. Ideally located as the gateway to the Central section of the Great Barrier Reef, visitors can access the outer reef plus fringing reefs surrounding Magnetic Island, Hinchinbrook Island and the Palm Island Group. Townsville North Queensland encompasses several destinations including Townsville and Magnetic Island, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island.
Townsville Airport welcomes more than 1.6 million passengers per year and is serviced by all major airlines including QANTAS, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Airnorth, Skytrans, Rex and BONZA. Direct flight routes include services from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns, Darwin, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Mt Isa, Rockhampton and Toowoomba.
