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Townsville | Encounter Australia's tropical dream

| Encounter Australia’s tropical dream. Townsville, the shining pearl of North Queensland, Australia, exudes a unique tropical charm and is waiting for you to start a wonderful journey. 1. Basic Information • Climate and temperature: Townsville has a tropical savannah climate and is warm all year round. The annual average temperature is about 25℃. It is relatively cool from June to August, with temperatures ranging from 20 to 26℃, which is suitable for outdoor activities. It is hot from December to February, with temperatures reaching 28 to 32℃, but there is a sea breeze. • Transportation: You can fly to Townsville Airport. There are taxis and buses from the airport to the city. For travel within the city, renting a car and driving yourself is convenient for exploring the surrounding areas, and public transportation can also meet basic needs. 2. Must-see beautiful sights • Magnetic Island: Very close to Townsville, you can reach it by ferry. There are large tracts of virgin forest on the island, which is home to wild animals such as koalas and kangaroos. There are also many beautiful beaches. Horseshoe Bay is suitable for snorkeling, where you can dance with colorful fish; Arthur Bay is quiet and charming, suitable for sunbathing and sea view. • Townsville Beach: stretches for several kilometers with fine sand. There is a free bathing beach here, which is safe and comfortable. In the evening, stroll along the beach and enjoy the beautiful sunset. The sky is dyed orange and red, which is extremely romantic🌅 • Australia's Great Barrier Reef: A natural wonder of the world, there are many cruise ships departing from Townsville to visit. In the Great Barrier Reef, diving enthusiasts can go deep into the seabed to see the gorgeous coral reefs and diverse marine life, as if they were in a dream underwater world🏝️ 3. Special food • Seafood platter: The local seafood is rich, and the platter includes fresh shrimps, plump oysters, firm fish, etc. The simple cooking retains the original flavor and is paired with special sauces, which makes people salivate🦀 • Australian barbecue: Steaks, sausages and other meats are grilled over charcoal, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, paired with French fries and vegetable salad, which is an Australian specialty. In the barbecue area by the beach, you can often smell the tempting aroma🍖 • Tropical fruits: Tropical fruits such as mango, soursop, dragon fruit, etc. are sweet, fresh and juicy. Have a fruit salad, which is sweet and delicious, and can cool you down and quench your thirst. IV. Precautions • Sun protection and mosquito protection: The sun is strong, so prepare high-factor sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hats. There are many mosquitoes, please bring mosquito repellent. • Water safety: When participating in water activities, follow instructions, wear a life jacket, and do not rush into deep water if you are not familiar with water. • Respect nature: In places like the Great Barrier Reef, do not touch or destroy coral reefs and marine life, and protect the ecological environment. Townsville combines beautiful scenery and delicious food. Pack your bags and go to this tropical date😜
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Posted: Feb 18, 2025
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