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Water Activities · Townsville, Queensland
A compact jewel of the Great Barrier Reef, Orpheus Island offers world-class snorkeling, short coastal hikes and a front-row look at reef conservation. This concise guide shows you how to make the most of a day (or night) on the island.
Read the story →Boat Charters · Townsville, Queensland
The Strand is Townsville’s waterfront stage: a 2.2‑km promenade that leads to sunlit sails, waterfront lunches and helicopter flights over Palm Island and the Great Barrier Reef. Here’s how to make the most of the water, the light and the local culture.
Read the story →Aerial Adventures · Townsville, Queensland
A pink granite sentinel in the heart of Townsville, Castle Hill offers a compact climb with outsized views—perfect as a standalone adventure or paired with a helicopter flight over the Palm Island archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef.
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