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the hidden secret of North Queensland

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Townsville, the capital of North Queensland, is a vibrant and bustling city surrounded by iconic Australian landscapes of tropical islands, golden beaches, rainforest, wetlands and the outback. Featuring an international airport and national rail connections, it has never been easier to experience life in the tropics! Dive the Yongala Wreck, visit Reef HQ The Ville Resort & Casino Aquarium the world’s largest living coral reef aquarium, join a platypus safari in Paluma or just relax along Townsville’s waterfront precinct The Strand. There are experiences to suit everyone! Townsville is the events capital of North Queensland, with an exciting calendar of sporting, lifestyle, music and marine events showcased each year.

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Oaks Gateway on Palmer Reef HQ Wallaman Falls 2 NIGHT 2 NIGHT TOWNSVILLE ESCAPE RAINFOREST SELF DRIVE INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS • 2 nights accommodation at The Ville • 2 nights accommodation at Hidden Valley Rustic Cabin • Tropic Highlights Package • Platypus & solar tour from 4.30pm daily DESCRIPTION • Nocturnal Night walk Enjoy modern tropical living in Northern Australia’s • Hot Breakfast daily largest regional centre, on the doorstep of Magnetic • Self-guided maps of the Paluma area Island with a 2 night stay. Choose from a range Radical Bay Hidden Valley Cabins of accommodation options to suit all needs and DESCRIPTION experience the highlights of Magnetic Island and This escape is perfect for those seeking to escape Townsville over 2-4 days. to a natural setting. Stay in the heart of the ancient rainforest of the Paluma Range which is located Our Tropic Highlights Package incorporates: just north of Townsville. Experience some of • Return ferry transfers Australia’s most unique wildlife through the • All day bus pass on Magnetic Island Night Walk and Platypus Tours. • Entry into Bungalow Bay Koala Sanctuary • Entry into Reef HQ and Museum of Tropical Hidden Valley Cabins is located one and half hours Queensland in Townsville. northwest of Townsville near Running River on the western slope of the Paluma Range in North Attraction entry tickets can be used any single day within seven Queensland. Room only rates or 3 night/4 day days of commencement. Attractions are not open and ferry services are limited on Christmas Day. guided tours are available upon request. from $295 pp twin share CODE INT006 from $175 pp double share CODE INT004 Museum of Tropical QLD Peppers Blue on Blue

Bungalow Bay Koala Sanctuary

Magnetic Island, located just 8km off 2 NIGHT ISLAND DISCOVERY the coast of Townsville is a charming holiday destination that truly has a magnetic attraction INCLUSIONS • Return ferry to Magnetic Island for visitors. From nature encounters, on-water Grand Mecure Magnetic Island adventures to good old relaxation, Magnetic • 2 days car hire ex Magnetic Island Island has something for everyone. Visit the • 2 nights accommodation at island’s koala sanctuary, explore the 25km of Peppers Blue on Blue hiking trails and discover the snorkel trails at Stay a little longer on Magnetic Island with a 2 Nelly Bay and Geoffrey Bay. The fun doesn’t night stay and experience everything this relaxing stop there, head to Nelly or Horseshoe Bay paradise has to offer. You’ll be free to explore for an on water adventure with amazing jet Magnetic Island with your very own car, and ski, sea kayaking and snorkelling tours. Or if choose from a range of accommodation to suit all you’re simply after some holiday relaxation, your needs. With so many things to see and do we guarantee you will truly feel the Magnetic Magnetic Island is the perfect destination. attraction. Just a 20 minute ferry ride from Townsville, it feels a world away. from $335 pp twin share CODE INT002 Island Leisure Resort 2 NIGHT RAINFOREST SELF DRIVE INCLUSIONS • 2 Night Accom Hidden Valley Rustic Cabin • Platypus & solar tour from 4.30pm daily • Nocturnal Night walk • Hot Breakfast daily • Self-guided maps of the Paluma area Radical Bay Snorkel Day Trip fr $245 pp MAGNETIC ISLAND MUST DO'S! Walk up to The Forts, an old WWII lookout where you also have the chance to spot koalas in the wild.

Pick up a Geoffrey Bay or Nelly Bay snorkel trail card and discover giant clams, ship wrecks and beautiful fish right off the beach.

Hand feed the Agile Rock Wallabies at Bremner Point

Watch the sunset over Townsville from the Hawkins Point look out in Picnic Bay The Forts Take a stroll along the Picnic Bay jetty TIP: Plan your trip between August to October for the humpback whale migration Townsville Military Tour fr $95 pp 18 trips. 20 minutes. SeaLink is your quickest link to Magnetic Island.

White Rock The Point GREAT BARRIER REEF Lovers Bay Maud Bay The Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Wonders of the Huntingeld Norris Bay Bay Wilson Joyce Balding Bay World, is a spectacular display of nature stretching over Horseshoe Bay Orchard Rollingstone Bay Bay Radical Rocks Bay Bay 2,000km along the Queensland coastline. Home to tens of thousands of marine species including brightly coloured Gowrie fish, coral and other marine life such as humpback whales, West The Forts Bay Point Magnetic Island dolphins and turtles the Great Barrier Reef is a must-do Horseshoe Florence Bay National Park Bay Australian holiday experience. Young Arthur Bay Magnetic Island is one of the 900 islands within the Great Bay Mt Cook 493m Barrier Reef Marine Park and a mecca for the ultimate reef Bolger Bay experience. Whether you like to snorkel dive or observe from the surface we’ll provide you the chance to spot the Whiteld Cove diverse marine life that call the island home. Arcadia Alma Bay The Great Barrier Reef is a diver’s paradise with a range Nelly Bay Bremner Point Geo rey of activities for all levels of experience. Take a day trip to Bright Point Bay the reef and dive the coral gardens or explore the famous

0123 SS Yongala wreck. If snorkelling is more your style, then N kilometres discover the warm waters of Magnetic Island and snorkel Picnic Cockle Bay the fringing coral reefs with a guide or on your own. Bay Rocky Bay Unsealed Road Walking Track Reef HQ Aquarium, the world’s largest living coral reef Nobby Head Hawkings Point Lookout aquarium, is a must-see on your visit to Townsville. Be National Park amazed by the coral reef exhibit featuring over 120 fish Marine Park – NO fishing species and 130 coral species, visit the predator tank and Reef join a daily tour to learn about the reef and the endangered Shipwreck Site marine animals that call it home. Come and enjoy the spectacular Great Barrier Reef, there’s an experience to suit you!

Flight Times to Townsville: ex Cairns 1hr • ex Brisbane 2hrs • ex 2.5hrs Ferries depart from: Breakwater Terminal – Townsville Nelly Bay Terminal – Magnetic Island Car parking available at the Breakwater Terminal (charges apply) For SeaLink Queensland ferry timetable and full terms and conditions of travel visit sealinkqld.com.au helloworld.co.nz | 0800 80 84 80

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