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TOWNSVILLE

       & MAGNETIC

       ISLAND
       Townsville is the ideal base from which to
       explore many of North Queensland’s key
       attractions including rainforests, waterfalls,
       islands, the Great Barrier Reef and the
       Outback. Stroll along The Strand beachfront
       promenade or head to one of Townsville’s
       dining precincts. Just a 20 minute ferry ride
                         Kissing
       across the bay lies Magnetic Island, with
                        Point
                            Military
       its huge granite boulders, eucalypt forests,
                            Museum
       rainforest and peaceful beaches.
                             HOWITT ST
       SEE         5           MCKINLEY ST  THE STRAND
       •  Enjoy stunning views from the top of    Alma Bay, Magnetic Island, Queensland          Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland
        Castle Hill in Townsville  North  MITCHELL ST
                 MARSHAL ST BUNDOCK ST
                          Ward  COOK ST
                           LANDSBROUGH ST
       DO                             EYRE ST  The Watermark Bar  15KM FROM  1  FERRY TO
                                                         TOWNSVILLE
                               KENNEDY ST
       •  Hire a jet ski, kayak or stand-up paddle board   Cleveland Bay  MAGNETIC ISLAND
                                 WARBURTON ST
        from Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island  GREGORY ST  Tobruk     4
                                                                     SIR LESLIE THIESS DR
                                   Queens Park
                                                           Pool
       EAT & DRINK                Queens Gardens        THE STRAND  Breakwater
                                                                  Marina
       •  Enjoy views of Magnetic Island from   LEICHHARDT ST  OXLEY ST
        The Watermark Bar, situated on The Strand      FRYER ST            ROSS ST                               Courtesy of Tourism and
        in Townsville                                            WICKHAM                                          Events Queensland
                                                          MELTON TCE  Reef HQ
       WHAT’S ON             Castle Hill              DENHAM ST                  The Strand, Townsville, Queensland
                                     STANLEY ST
                  CASTLE HILL RD
       Townsville Show                            STOKES ST    PLUMES ST PALMER ST     PROPERTY                PAGE
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       28 June to 1 July                      WILLS ST WALKER ST STURT ST FLINDERS MALL  Cotters  MCILWRAITH ST    1   Grand Mercure Apartments Magnetic Island  65
                                                          Markets
       Townsville V8 Supercars                                     ATTRACTION     2   Mercure Townsville       65
       July (dates to be confirmed)           2 3.9km  TO BRUCE    FERRY          3   Rydges Southbank Townsville   65
                                                                   SHOPPING PRECINCT
                                                      HIGHWAY                     4   The Ville Resort – Casino    65
                                                           ROONEY ST  GRIFFITHS ST  MOREY ST
                                          FLINDERS ST                        BOUNDARY ST                     16









       MAGNETIC ISLAND FERRY                                                    MAGNETIC ISLAND’S BEST
       TRANSFERS                                                                BUS TOUR
       Cruise to beautiful Magnetic Island on board a high-                     See all the major sights of Magnetic Island including one
       speed air-conditioned catamaran with SeaLink North                       or two secret spots on this half day tour. Learn about
       Queensland and take in the stunning clear blue waters of                 the history, native wildlife and flora of Magnetic Island.
       Cleveland Bay.                                                           Discover what it’s like to live on an island in the Great
       SeaLink North Queensland offers up to 17 return                          Barrier Reef Marine Park. Finish the tour at Horseshoe
       passenger ferry services daily, departing from the                       Bay, a popular lunch and swimming spot.
       Townsville Breakwater Terminal. After a 20-minute ferry                  Includes:
       ride you will be in paradise. Magnetic Island is a wonderful             • Experienced guide
       place to relax and unwind and you can explore the
       island’s casual tropical lifestyle, quiet secluded beaches,              • Informative commentary
       rugged nature and abundant wildlife.                                     • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
       Operator:   SeaLink North Queensland                                     Operator:  SeaLink North Queensland
       Departs:   Daily from Breakwater Terminal, Townsville                    Duration:  5 hours
       Ask your travel agent for departure times.                               Departs:   Mon to Sat from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal,
                                                                                       Magnetic Island at 10am
                          Adult  Child 5-14 yrs
                                     *
                            *
       Return Ferry Transfers  $45 ^  $23 ^                                                         Adult  Child 5-14 yrs
       ^ Price based on per person return from Townsville.                      Half Day Tour       $91 *   $46 *
         *  PRICES ARE A GUIDE ONLY, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person, unless otherwise specified and based on travel in low season. For full terms and conditions, refer to the Booking
   64    Conditions on the inside back cover of this brochure.
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