Whether you're seeking an action-packed lifestyle or just want to spend your weekends lazing on a warm secluded beach, at Sunferries, you can experience the work-life balance most people dream of.

The coastal city of Townsville is Australia's largest tropical city and the unofficial capital of North Queensland.  It offers its residents a strong economy, world class education facilities (including James Cook University) and a relatively low cost of living.  It is proudly an industrial city and serves as an important centre for the surrounding mining, minerals processing, agricultural and pastoral industries. In addition, Townsville is home to Australia's largest army base, Lavarack Barracks.  With a diverse mix of rainforests, reefs, sandy beaches, outback bush and big city benefits, Townsville is central to life in the tropics. 

With modern shopping, entertainment, cultural and sporting facilities, as well as a lifestyle of warm weather and natural open spaces, your lifestyle can be as exciting or as relaxed as you want it to be...

A Snapshot of Things to do in Townsville

  • Support one of our national sporting teams, the North Queensland Cowboys (NRL), the Townsville Crocodiles (NBL), the Townsville Fire (WNBL) and the North Queensland Fury FC (A-League).
  • Have a BBQ with the kids at the Water Park on the Strand.
  • Spot koalas in their natural environment during a bushwalk on Magnetic Island.
  • See local, national and international performances live at the Townsville Entertainment & Convention Centre
  • Walk up Castle Hill and enjoy the panoramic views of the city and Magnetic Island.
  • Stroll down to Cotters Markets in the city centre each Sunday to find locally-grown fruits and vegies, hand-crafted souvenirs, locally-inspired artworks, live entertainment and home-made delicacies.
  • Play a round of golf with your mates on Magnetic Island.
  • Visit the Reef HQ Aquarium, the world's largest living coral reef aquarium, to see a variety of sharks, tropical fish and corals - without getting your feet wet!
  • Open your mind at the Museum of Tropical Queensland and the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery.
  • Snorkel or SCUBA dive on the fringing coral reef in one (or all) of Magnetic Island's 19 beautiful bays.
  • Have a bit of a flutter at Jupiter's Casino.
  • Catch up with friends for a delicious and affordable meal in the Palmer Street dining precinct.