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Lucinda Bulk Sugar Loading Jetty

Ten Reasons to drive north from Townsville to Lucinda

July 16, 2019 By Jan Robinson 17 Comments

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The City of Townsville North Queensland sits snugly inside Cape Cleveland, in the lee of Magnetic Island Australia. We were both born in Townsville and until a year ago it was our home base. Townsville gets 320 days of sunshine a year and has an enviable outdoor lifestyle. We loved that we could go fishing, …

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Palm Creek Folk Festival Stage

Palm Creek Folk Festival Townsville (2020 Cancelled)

May 1, 2019 By Jan Robinson 16 Comments

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Palm Creek Folk Festival was due to be held from 11-14 June 2020 unfortunately due to the Corona Virus the festival has been cancelled for the first time every. Here is the official notification: In light of the current pandemic facing the world, we have had to make the incredibly hard decision to cancel this year’s …

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Filed Under: Festivals, Townsville

Townsville Reef HQ - The Predators have their own tank so they don't eat the other fish.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef at Reef HQ Townsville

February 25, 2019 By Jan Robinson 5 Comments

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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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Filed Under: Townsville, tropical lifestyle

Forts Walk Koala

Koalas on the Forts Walk Magnetic Island

February 24, 2019 By Jan Robinson 7 Comments

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Magnetic Island off the coast of Townsville in North Queensland has many National Park walks connecting the bays. The Island was a defence post in WWII and the walk leads to artillery installations, ammunition bunkers and of course the forts with their gob-smacking enemy-spotting views. Viewing war paraphernalia in such a peaceful location is surreal …

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Townsville Tourist and Lifestyle Village Pool and a Review by Budget Travel Talk

Townsville Tourist and Lifestyle Village – A Budget Travel Review

June 15, 2017 By Jan Robinson 8 Comments

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This week, six months after our move south, we’ve returned to our home-town to visit family and attend the annual Palm Creek Folk Festival. This gave us the perfect opportunity to stay at and review Townsville Tourist and Lifestyle Village. Townsville is Australia’s largest urban centre outside of the Sunshine Coast some 1300km to the south. It shelters in …

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Filed Under: Caravan Parks, Queensland, Reviews, Townsville

A Tropical Aussie Christmas Downunder

A Tropical Aussie Christmas Downunder Living in North Queensland

December 22, 2016 By Jan Robinson 20 Comments

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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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Love Street Art in Townsville

Best Kissing Spots in Townsville

February 12, 2016 By Jan Robinson 23 Comments

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When the Christmas parties are over and Easter Bunny has prematurely offloaded his eggs, February 14th looms fast and our thoughts turn to romantic things to do in Townsville. I’m prepared and willing to share…   Townsville’s Best Kissing Spots! [pinit] Townsville Street Art in the laneway beside Noddies Coffee and Cake, Tavern St, Kirwan. …

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Budget Travel Tip Rock Pool Townsville

Five ways to beat the heat in Townsville North Queensland

January 15, 2016 By Jan Robinson 19 Comments

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It’s no secret that Australian Summers are hot and where we live in Townsville North Queensland that is definitely the case. With temperatures etched into the 30’s and a humidity (85%) that looks better as a test result, I’ve decided to share five of my favourite ways to beat the heat. We’ve used these tips …

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