Townsville Beach opposite side

Tour of Townsville

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March 10th 2006
This morning we sent on a short foot tour of Tonsville to get our bearings for the next couple of days. Its nice to be back in a town that is big enough to have good facilities, and in a picturesque setting. Our hostel is located next to the marina, a short stroll into the heart and sould of townsville town centre, which at night reminded me of something out of Miami with all the neon pink and blu ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Townsville

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more