"I've spent the last 2 nights on a place called Magnetic Island- so called apparently because Captain Cook (discoverer of Australia) had 2 compasses malfunction on him as he was pas ..."
"Being very well fed, taken on a personal tour of the area, given a great place to stay and excellent company it never really feels that simply saying thank you is enough as you hop ..."
"We should of skipped Townsville really and headed straight to Magnetic Island, the place hasn't got too much to offer. A large town that you cant find take away food in after 10pm. ..."
A travel blog entry from Townsville by
hodge
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"After Airlie beach we heading up toward Townsville. Myself and Ciara knew we had to turn back soon and go back south in preparation for our flight home. We had heard Townsville was ..."
"Townsville, a swealtering hot mix match of a town best described as a collection of differing parts than a singular mass that resembles a particular theme. The CBD is a bit of a no ..."
"Up very early to catch my first greyhound bus to somewhere - the destination is Townsville to get a ferry over to Magnetic Island. I really wish I booked the OZ Experience where it ..."
"We arrived in Airlie Beach last Saturday in time for the 'Reef Festival' - basically markets, bands, floats and parades for the weekend. It was quite good entertainment for the day ..."
"Townsville is the biggest city we have been to since leaving Brisbane, and it was quite a novelty to actually have decent shops about. We were staying at Adventurers Hostel and the ..."
"We checked into The Lakes Caravan Park in Townsville after a three and a half hour journey from Airlie Beach. Whilst our chosen site had few amenities and no camp kitchen, we selec ..."
"Day 141 - 142 - Mission Beach - Townsville The rain has relented and the sun seems to bear a direct correlation to our energy levels. While for the last few days we've all been chr ..."
A travel blog entry from Townsville by
kandg
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