Sights And Attractions

Experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef at the world's largest living coral reef aquarium.

Address: 2-68 Flinders Street, Townsville, Queensland, 4810

Over 32 years ago, a visionary, the late Ann Roberts, placed a hundred dollars on the table during a public meeting in 1969 and set the wheels in motion for the formation of The North Queensland Ballet and Dance Society, now Dance North. The company is only one of two regional based contemporary dance companies in Australia.

Address: Corner of Stanley & Walker Sts, Townsville, Queensland, 4810

Umbrella Studio Association Incorporated is a Townsville based, not-for-profit contemporary arts organisation actively engaged in supporting contemporary visual arts in North Queensland and beyond, through diverse and innovative exhibition and public programs. First located in an empty shop front in Townsville's Flinders Street West, Umbrella was established in 1986 as a working studio space for a group of emerging Townsville artists.

Address: 482 Flinders Street, Townsville, QLD, 4810

Billabong Sanctuary is Australia's best interactive wildlife experience. Nowhere else in Australia will you have the opportunity to interact with so many of Australia's native animals.

Address: Bruce Highway, Townsville, QLD

At the top of the main staircase, you will find the Great Gallery. This is an enormous display area featuring a real sized reconstruction of the bow of HMS Pandora. Inlaid in the gallery's award-winning carpet is the plan of Pandora's gun deck. Click here for detailed information on the story of HMS Pandora.

Address: Flinders Street East, Townsville, Qld, 4810

The RAAF Townsville Museum was established in Townsville to document the aviation and military history of North Queensland. The Royal Australian Airforce Townsville Museum has extensive collections located in historical buildings located on the Townsville RAAF Base.

Address: Ingham Road, Garbutt, QLD, 4814