 | Reef HQ AquariumReef HQ is the world's largest living coral reef aquarium and national reef education centre for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It is the only coral reef aquarium on the Queensland coast for visitors to experience the reef from a fish-eye-view. Both a tourist attraction and an educational facility, Reef HQ boasts a range of displays and exhibits designed to stimulate visitors' curiosity so they learn about the Great Barrier Reef and leave eager to know more. The windows reveal thousands of incredible fish and reef creatures. The 20 metre long acrylic walk-through tunnel allows excellent viewing into the 750,000 litre predator exhibit. Adult: $24.75 | Child: $12.10 | Pensioner: $18.95 |
 | S.S. Yongala Dive SiteThe SS "Yongala" off Cape Bowling Green near Townsville, is one of the best wreck dives in the world. At 110 metres long she is one of the largest, most intact historic shipwrecks and intriguing maritime mysteries. Sinking in 1911 with loss of all aboard, she lay undiscovered for more than half a century. An exciting dive adventure with its coral encrusted structure and incredible array of marine life, including eagle rays, turtles, giant Queensland gropers, schooling barracuda, sea snakes and much more. Departure: From Townsville at 7:30am and Magnetic Island at 7:50am Inclusions: Pick-up and drop off from city accommodation, morning and afternoon tea, lunch, tank and weights Adult: $185.00 |
| Red Baron SeaplanesRed Baron Seaplanes and their signature aircraft The Red Baron, offer flights over beautiful Magnetic Island & Townsville. The historical Grumman Sea-Cat is the only two passenger, open cockpit bi-plane on floats in the world. It starred in the movie The Phantom, with Billy Zane and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Fly in the Red Baron for an experience of a lifetime. Red Baron Seaplanes is an eco-friendly tourist aviation business. Townsville Panoramic: Take off from the waters in front of the Stand. Fly out along the river to the university/hospital return. Circle Castle Hill then proceed along the Strand at a low level before landing. Circumnavigate Magnetic Island (departing Horseshoe Bay): Take off from the waters of Horseshoe Bay Magnetic Island. Fly around the Island taking in the scenic views of rocky granite headlands, 23 bays and beaches. Keep a look out for dolphins and whales! Optional tricks at the end of the flight. |
 | Museum of Tropical QueenslandDiscover the natural and cultural heritage of North Queensland at the Museum of Tropical Queensland. Located in the heart of Townsville, the Museum is full of exhibitions that will captivate visitors of all ages. Learn about the HMS Pandora, the ship sent by British Admiralty to capture the Bounty and her mutinous crew, explore a typical North Queensland rainforest environment in the Enchanted Rainforest or test your skills at the interactive science centre, Mindzone. Be a part of the Gun Team on HMS Pandora. Load and fire a cannon, just the way they did in the 1700's! The Running out the Gun interactive activity takes place at 11am and 2.30pm daily. Adult: $13.50 |
 | Kookaburra Tours & ChartersKookaburra Tours is a locally owned and operated tour business based in Townsville, Tropical North Queensland. Your guide, Tony O'Connor has lived and worked in the region all of his life and provides expert commentary on topics including local history, flora and fauna, Indigenous culture and life in the tropics. Areas covered range from World Heritage listed wet tropics rainforests to Charters Towers and the Outback. Tours are suited to all ages and are conducted in a new 24 seat air-conditioned deluxe coach. Townsville's Heritage Highlights & City Sights Tour $40 (Adult) $18 (Child) For a full list of tours and pricing please contact Sunferries Travel |
Townsville Tours & Attractions
