Townsville
Australia · State of QueenslandAU
City in Queensland, Australia
Townsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. With a population of approximately 204,541 as of 2026, it is the largest settlement in North Queensland and Northern Australia. Townsville hosts a significant number of governmental, community and major business administrative offices for the northern half of the state.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 173,724
- Coordinates
- -19.266, 146.806
- Timezone
- Australia/Brisbane
- Elevation
- 6 m
Overview of Townsville
Townsville — a compact city in State of Queensland, Australia — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 173,724. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around water sports, culture and nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Townsville
Water Sports in Townsville
(9)Under water sports, Townsville is tagged with Diving, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Sailboats and Scuba Diving. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Townsville.
Culture in Townsville
(8)Culture in Townsville covers Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Churches and Docks. The category holds 8 entries in our dataset. The list follows Townsville's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Townsville
(6)Our data lists Bars, Casinos, Events, Festival and Music as nightlife options here. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Townsville.
Adventure in Townsville
(5)Under adventure, Townsville is tagged with Adventure, Boat Rides, Climbing, Parachute and Skydiving. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Townsville.
Nature in Townsville
(3)On the nature side, Townsville offers Islands, Scenic Roads and Wildlife. Everything listed here comes from what Townsville is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Townsville
(2)Looking for family? Townsville has Aquariums and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Townsville's own activity tags.
Wellness in Townsville
(2)Wellness lovers get Farms and Ranches. All of it is drawn from Townsville's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Townsville
(1)Townsville records Trail Running under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Townsville is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Townsville
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August. Townsville stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Townsville, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Australia/Brisbane.
Similar destinations
Places near Townsville that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Townsville known for?
- Townsville, in State of Queensland, Australia, is best known for water sports, culture and nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 173,724 residents.
- What can you do in Townsville?
- Recorded activities in Townsville include Diving, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Sailboats and Scuba Diving. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Townsville?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August. Townsville stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Townsville located?
- Townsville is located in State of Queensland, Australia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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