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Seaweed, shells and washed up coral on the beach at Picnic Bay, Magnetic Island, Queensland

Tuesday in Townsville Picnic Bay Magnetic Island

February 5, 2013 By Jan Robinson 9 Comments

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The day after Australia Day, we decided to take our motor boat from Townsville North Queensland to Magnetic Island.  Locals use the term The Island or Maggie, but not it’s proper name Magnetic Island. First stop of the day was Picnic Bay, the first bay to be settled on the island. How to get to Picnic Bay Magnetic Island Just …

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Filed Under: Townsville, tropical lifestyle

This photo shows a Musician playing Brass on a Townsville Substation Painting

Tuesday in Townsville – Art in Strange Places

January 29, 2013 By Jan Robinson 12 Comments

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Since I have started the Tuesday in Townsville Series, at Budget Travel Talk, I have taken to looking at my own City in a different light.  Things that I had previously overlooked completely or at least taken for granted, take on new meaning.  This substation situated on the breakwater not far from the RED BARON …

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Filed Under: Australia Travel Blog, Destination, Townsville

Taken from a friend's verandah Taken from a friend's verandah, this photo captures the Townsville Marina, Jupiter's Casino and Port all in one shot.

Photos of Townsville

January 15, 2013 By Jan Robinson 1 Comment

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This is a photographic post that forms part of the DESTINATION TOWNSVILLE – 30 EXPERIENCES TO SUIT YOUR BUDGET Resource Post.  Hover over the photo for a description. Click here for more photos from the PALUMA RANGE  

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Cassia, Bangkok Rose, Frangipani Flowering in Townsville in December/January

Tuesday in Townsville

January 1, 2013 By Jan Robinson 4 Comments

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When the weather is hot and humid in Townsville I sometimes feel like wilting.  The trees however have a different viewpoint. The Cassia Trees are so bright and tenacious, their yellow flowers are sunshine personified, lasting for weeks and weeks.  They grow in parkland, private gardens and in abandoned areas where they get no water. …

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Filed Under: Australia Travel Blog, Destination, Queensland, Townsville

Surf Life Saving Boards - Picnic Bay S.L.S.C. - The Strand, Townsville

Tuesday in Townsville – Surf Life Saving Club

December 11, 2012 By Jan Robinson 2 Comments

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These photos are of the boards and club house of the Picnic Bay Surf Life Saving Club on the Strand, Townsville.  They have a lively bar overlooking the ocean and Magnetic Island, which is a wonderful place to enjoy some jazz music on a Sunday Afternoon also.  

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Fantastic Friday – Townsville Blue

September 14, 2012 By Jan Robinson 6 Comments

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I rang the local council who said it is to do with the Cowboys playing in the NRL semi-final tonight.  I had hoped it had something to do with Beyond Blue.  I love the way the random car is colour matched.  I have not altered the colours at all.

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See the HMS Pandora Replica at the Museum of Tropical Queensland

August 10, 2012 By Jan Robinson 1 Comment

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The Museum of Tropical Queensland is situated in Flinders Street East, next door to the complex that houses Reef HQ. The Great Gallery It seems fitting to me that this museum, which most would associate almost wholly with the HMS Pandora who now lays in a watery grave, is situated right on the banks of …

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Townsville 400 V8 Supercar Race

July 9, 2012 By Jan Robinson 5 Comments

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Jamie Whincup (#1 TeamVodafone Commodore – 1st) “I’m pretty spent actually, it’s been a long week. We get a huge reception when we roll in on a Tuesday or a Wednesday, have a couple of intense days and then we get on track at this crazy circuit.” When my friend offered me the chance to …

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