Links of Interest

http://www.townsvilleairport.com.au/
Townsville Airport is a key regional in Queensland, servicing the City of Townsville and Thuringowa region which represent the centre for business and government activity in North Queensland. As a result there is a significan level of business travel between Townsville, Brisbane and Sydney. Townsville is also a hub for other activity centres in North West Queensland. 

http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/

You'll find comprehensive travel information here to help you prepare for a great holiday in Queensland. With the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, sun-kissed beaches, lush rainforests and rugged Outback... Queensland offers something for everyone. Whether your looking for accommodation, what to do or places to visit, you'll find it all on Queensland Holidays. 

www.gbrmpa.gov.au

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority - This site is the gateway for information on all aspects of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Area. 

http://greattropicaldrive.com.au/

The Great Topical Drive is a self-drive touring route that winds its way from palm fringed beaches, to ancient rainforests and the golden outback of North Queensland. This wesbite will help you plan a driving holiday in Tropical Australia. Inside you will find detailed itineraries for 20 self-drive experiences. Take the time to experience the entire Great Tropical Drive route of choose a shorter drive to suit from overnight drives to week-long 4WD adventures. 

http://www.thuringowa.qld.gov.au

Beaches, rivers and rainforest - Welcome to Thuringowa, a growing dynamis city which is home to residents seeking a family lifestyle, work opportunity and affordable housing. The geography of the city takes in the northern beaches region made up of five magnificant beaches. The Ross River winds through the city's western suburbs and is popular for a multitude of recreational pursuits. unique to Thuringowa is the cool rainforest setting of Paluma. Thuringowa is one of the oldest authorities in Queensland, celebrating its 125th birthday in 2004. In the years since its declaration, Thuringowa has experience spectacular growth with a current population of more than 54,000, making Thuringowa the leading local government growth in north Queensland 

http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au

This website provides information about the Townsville City Council and the programs and services we provide for local residents and visitors. There is information here on the full range of council services, local history, parks and gardens, community events, emergency support services, as well as how to pay council bills on line, and of course much, much more.

Importantly, the site also provides fast links to related websites with information on local places of interest, business and economic development opportunities, as well as other cultural, sporting and social events and activities. It’s a dynamic website for a dynamic city.

http://www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au

Once the second largest city in Queensland at the height of the city's gold rush, Charters Towers is now renowned for its historic character and appeal and for its collection of beautifully preserved 19th and early 20th century buildings and streetscapes.

www.missionbeachtourism.com
Mission Beach Tourism - Mission Beach is approximately half way between Cairns and Townsville on Queensland’s north tropical coast and is the gateway to the famous Dunk and Bedarra islands.

http://www.greatgreenwaytourism.com

The Great Green Way is an area of outstanding natural beauty lying between Townsville and Cairns, Far North Queensland, including two World Heritage listings of the Wet Tropics Rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef.

http://www.csc.qld.gov.au/

Cardwell Shire is a part of the Far North Queensland coastal region, situated between Cairns and Townsville. Tully is the admistrative centre of the shire which also includes the townships, settlements and islands of Bilyana, Cardstone, Cardwell, Carmoo, Dunk Island, Euramo, Feluga, Good Island, Hinchinbrook Island, Hull Heads, Jumbun, Kennedy, Lower Tully, Murray Upper, Murrugal, Silky Oak, South Mission Beach, Tully Heads and Wongaling Beach.

http://www.hinchinbrooknq.com.au

Hinchinbrook, part of the Great Green Way, is a mosaic of World Heritage listed tropical rainforests, spectacular waterfalls, coral reefs, and rich sugarcane lands.  The migration of Italian sugarcane farmers into the area from the late 1800's through to the 1950's formed a community rich in Italian culture and tradition, which is still clearly evident today. 

http://www.burdekin.qld.gov.au

Burdekin Shire is part of the Great Tropical Drive, situated south of Townsville and north of Bowen. Burdekin is the administrative centre of the towns which include the townships of Ayr, Brandon, Home Hill and Giru

http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/magnetic-island-holidays/

Magnetic Island - lose yourself for a day, a week or forever. You will notice that it's like no other island getaway. The contrasting landscape of this World Heritage listed island makes this natural destination truly distinctive. The rocky granite headlands fuse with the 23 abys and beaches studded with magnificant Hoop pine trees creating a dramatic coastline. Visible from the sea, Mount Cook hovers above the eucalypt woods and green vine forests. The island provides the perfect setting for a unique escape.

www.bnbnq.com.au
Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay Association of Far North Queensland Inc.
Bed & Breakfasts, Farm Stays, Ruralstays and Outback Station's throughout Tropical North Queensland are an ideal way to make the most of your holiday.

www.wettropics.gov.au
Wet Tropics Management Authority
In 1990 the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments agreed on a framework to manage the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.

www.police.qld.gov.au/toursafe
Tour Safe Queensland
Whether you are backpacking on a budget, or living it up on your holiday of a lifetime, TourSafe Queensland is designed to help you have a safer and more enjoyable holiday experience.

www.qroti.com
Queensland Rail On The Internet
The information site for rail in Queensland, featuring QR (Queensland Rail) and Airtrain.

www.mcmc.qld.gov.au/community/restricted.php
Queensland Government Alcohol Restrictions
For further information on Alcohol Restrictions that apply for some Indigenous Communities within Queensland.

www.townsvillemusic.com.au

www.townsvillemusic.com.au is a forum-based website that supports Townsville musicians, bands and lovers of music. The forum provides discussion boards on a range of topics such as local music news, gigs, reviews and includes an extensive free classifieds areas. The website will shortly include a musicians and band database and an online shop where bands and musicians can sell their music and merchandise.