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355 Flinders St 4810, Townsville
2-36 Kelleher Pl, Townsville
We came to visit Northern Queensland for the sunshine and to view the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. For the "not wanting to get wet", brigade, like us, diving would be out, a glass bottom boat would be limited, trying to view the reef over the side of a moving boat would be hopeless. The ReefHQ Aquarium Townsville is the "Worlds Largest Living Coral Reef Aquarium" and gave us the ultimate Reef experience, with it's fascinating display of coral sea life, just imagine walking under the sea without getting wet. The trip starts with a dive show, while seated in a theatre, you have a full view of a genuine reef, complete with a wreck, a range of sharks, rays, fish of various size's, lengths, and colours. A diver in full scuba gear is interviewed from the auditorium, while sharks, rays, and other varieties of fish swim around him. The venue is wired to allow for video tele conferencing, for educational purposes, world wide. Add to this, a walking tour through the underwater viewing tunnel, allowing close up views of a living reef. There is a myriad of living corals, anemone's and a profusion of reef fish, all in their natural habitat, and a Mangrove swamp containing a large Barramundi and a baby crocodile. All the exhibits were fascinating and colourful, especially one small exhibit with ghostly lighting showing coral at great depth with fluorescent deep sea fish. A recent addition to the aquarium, is the Turtle Hospital, where we were shown injured and sick turtles, being treated back to health, and later returned to their natural enviroment. There are seven species of Turtles in the world and six of them are found in Australian waters. The finale of our tour of this incredible aquarium, was feeding time for the sea creatures, with thoughtful commentary, very exciting to witness. The National Education Centre for the Great Barrier Marine Park Authority, along with it's talented staff and army of volunteers, makes this the most impressive, convenient and affordable way for the whole family to see the reef without getting wet. Definitely a must visit.
Landsborough Street Headland Headland, The Strand 4810, Townsville
Pretty good gelatos. Nice outdoor seating. However, if it's busy you'll be waiting for quite a while for service.
37 Thornton Gap Rd Hervey Range 4817, Townsville
I think it has changed owners, the portion sizes are smaller than they once were. It's a drive to get there so I'd like a larger sized meal.
56 The Strand 4810, Townsville
Calamari and chips consistantly tastes great and the steak is close to the best in town!
Headlands 80 The Strand Corner Gregory St and The Strand 4810, Townsville
Absolutely inflexible in seating arrangements - refused to let us put two tables together.... Walked out....
3 Palmer St, Townsville
Great burgers! Service was good. Can get very busy at times though.
247-251 Riverside Bvd Douglas 4814, Townsville
A good range of beers on top. A huge deck that looks out over the Ross River. Meals are good value.
70 Livistoia Close Bushland Beach 4810, Townsville
Always great when I go there. Live band on Sunday afternoons, reasonably priced meals, and cold beer.
154 Thuringowa Dr 4817, Townsville
Good food at great pub prices. Another great night out with friends at our local.
11 Palmer St 4810, Townsville
The beer garden is nice. Nice and open in main bar. Beer is overpriced. Pot and Parma for $10 on a Wednesday is good value.
393-399 Flinders St, Townsville
Convenient, large choice and friendly staff.
Shop 34 2-30 Lakeside Dr Idalia 4811, Townsville
Favourite sushi place in Townsville
3-5 Illuka Street, Currajong 4812, Townsville
Best German bred & pretzels in north Queensland (great German sausages - wurst)
120 The Strand On the Corner of Howitt Street 4810, Townsville
Coffee is great. Food is good a bit on the expensive side. Service was OK.
I was expecting a bit more, but was disappointed. The venue was small, and lacked anything appealing or exciting. The food was ordinary and expensive, and it was so dark inside. Not very pleasant, wont be back.