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Cool off at the Tobruk Pool Townsville

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UPDATED 24th May, 2021 Tobruk Pool Townsville Upgrade 2020 An 11.3 million AUD upgrade was carried out on Tobruk Pool Townsville opening to the Public in July 2020. It is now better than ever. Along the Strand beachfront, in TOWNSVILLE, North Queensland, a distance of 2.2 km there are no less than four swimming enclosures.  …

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Experience the Great Barrier Reef at Reef HQ Townsville

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Visiting Reef HQ Townsville is fun and informative and is one of our favourite things to do in Townsville Australia. It is as close as you can get to a Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling Tour on dry land and a wonderful reef ecosystem learning experience. Reef HQ is suitable for all ages and abilities and …

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A Tropical Aussie Christmas Downunder Living in North Queensland

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It seems like Christmas has turned into a divisive time of year. The threat of terrorism is rife and political correctness raises it’s head once again. Living in North Queensland, Christmas is a happy time of year for us. A time when we meet with friends and family, enjoy good food and company and try …

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Swimming in Paradise at Paradise Lagoon Townsville

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Swimming at Paradise Lagoon Townsville is North Queensland’s version of swimming in Paradise. Paradise Lagoon is a fresh waterhole in Big Crystal Creek at the base of the Paluma range. How to get to Big Crystal Creek Townsville Then follow the Bruce Highway north from Townsville or South from Ingham and turn off at the …

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Short Breaks like a Wongaling Beach Mini-Break can be a life saver

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What to do when you want to travel but a long trip is just not possible? 🙁 That is the question that has been playing on a loop in my head recently.   I am pretty damned good at working around obstacles and getting what I want – especially if it involves travel – but …

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Boating Clouds and Sunsets at Morris Creek South of Townsville

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On Saturday we spent a relaxing day boating and fishing.  The winds are strong in August in Townsville, blowing the mango blossoms from the trees, and because of that we chose to launch our boat at Morris Creek about one hour south, rather than venturing out into the open ocean. Everyone we know refers to …

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Sihanoukville Sunset

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Having spent all day at Otres Beach Sihanoukville’s quiet beach option we found ourselves lounging on Pappasan chairs some 10km away on Ochheuteal Beach in Sihanoukville, hoping for a stunning sunset. It did not look promising.         45 minutes later we were enveloped in a purple glow and then suddenly the sky was dark. …

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Finding Nature on the edge of Surburbia

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Not even on the edge really.  We took a morning walk along the banks of Ross River which disects Townsville in North Queensland Australia.  We were on the town or more established side of the river where there is a walking path and wide open space between the last row of dwellings and the wildish …

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