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Townsville Red Bottle Brush flower

Visit Townsville in Springtime

September 30, 2014 By Jan Robinson 13 Comments

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Townsville has exploded into Spring.

Yesterday I took my camera and my dog for a walk down by the Ross River.

The native bottlebrush trees had shed their workaday demeanour and dressed themselves in flowers.  Some surrounded their new flowers with a flush of pale green Spring leaves. These same trees have proven abilities to withstand cyclonic winds – pretty and smart – who knew?

Bottle Brush Subterfuge

In Spring Bottlebrush trees magically appear in hitherto unknown places – like on your own footpath.

Townsville Bottle Brush Tree

Townsville Red Bottle Brush flower

Bottle Brush News Flash.  

Not all Bottle Brush Flowers are Red – I know!

Hard to believe but here’s the proof.

Townsville Pink Bottle Brush

But wait there’s more.

Townsville White Bottle Brush

This miniature form of red flowering bottlebrush (below) was discovered hiding in full view at Townsville Riverway sprouting an indecent amount of gold tipped blooms on a plant barely 30cm tall.

Isn’t there a law against that?

Townsville Miniature Bottle Brush

It’s enough to make me See Yellow.

Like this Golden Penda flower once again at Riverway.

Townsville Golden Penda

Or this strange African looking tree!

Townsville Yellow Flowers

Spring holds a Promise.

Just looking at these mango blossoms makes me happy.

Happy because before Christmas – even maybe as early as November – we will he stuffing ourselves with Bowen Mangoes.

It takes a fellow addict to understand that I have this photo on my fridge.

Townsville Mango FLowers

Springtime in Townsville is

Wake up and enjoy the Outdoors before the heat of summer arrives time.

Temperatures are warm, breezes are cool and the water is inviting.

As the above photos were all taken within COOEE of Riverway I shall limit myself to Riverway Reasons to Visit Townsville in Springtime.

Jogging, walking, cycling on the riverside loop track, swimming in the freshwater lagoon pools, dining at C Bar on the lagoons, laying in the shade of huge rain trees, playing in the kids playgrounds (age appropriate activity), free BBQ’s, fishing from the pedestrian bridge, feeding turtles and ducks, checking out art and performances at the RIVERWAY ARTS CENTRE or enjoying drinks and views from the deck at Riverway Tavern.

 

Townsville Riverway It's a Dog's Life

Visit Townsville in Spring and sniff out the good stuff.

BUDGET TALK

ITARA AND JACANA APARTMENTS are directly on the river at Riverway and are currently renting for $140/week.  Ask for a river side apartment as opposed to the (busy) road side.

PINNACLES GALLERY at Riverway – Entrance Free

LAGOON POOLS – Entrance Free

Directions from The Strand to Riverway.

 

READ MORE TUESDAY IN TOWNVILLE POSTS HERE

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

About Jan Robinson

Jan Robinson writes about travel on her Budget Travel Talk blog. A solo traveller in her teens, for the last 40 years Jan has travelled through Australia, Asia, Europe, Turkey and New Zealand with her husband. They specialise in road trips, caravanning and Independent travel without spending a fortune. Her favourite destination is Turkey and she is currently dreaming of Myanmar and Mexico.

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  1. Kathy Marris

    September 30, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    I never knew there were so many varying colours of Bottlebrush, so I have learnt something. Spring is a very special time and I do love all the blooming gardens around and gorgeous scents.

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  2. Jess @UsedYorkCity

    October 2, 2014 at 1:43 am

    What a perfect walk with your pooch! And I’m so excited to revel in your pretty spring time season, as it’s now fall and getting cool (soon to be COLD!) on this side of the world!;-)

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    • Jan

      October 2, 2014 at 8:34 am

      Yes we are opposite – marching ever forward toward summer.

      Reply
  3. Johanna

    October 2, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Townsville looks so pretty in Springtime Jan. The profusion of bottle brush trees must be lovely. The pink colour is my favourite! We get lots in SWA too, mostly red and a pale pink, some lemon, around where we live.

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    • Jan

      October 3, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      Pink is my favourite too Jo.

      Reply
  4. Muza-chan

    October 3, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    Love this flowers…

    Reply
  5. Rachel@safari254

    October 4, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    Beautiful … so rich and vibrant

    Reply
  6. Mike

    October 4, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    So very beautiful Jan and I’m happy that summer is now approaching for you Down Under. It’s so ironic that when I came back on the grid you had included a picture of your sweet, beautiful baby with you on your walk. And “my” map. Your friend, Mike 🙂

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    • Jan

      October 4, 2014 at 7:22 pm

      I am happy that I included a photo of Buffy (yes she is a vampire slayer) and “Your Map” Mike. Glad you are back. Jan.

      Reply
  7. Leigh

    October 7, 2014 at 10:32 am

    Lovely photos Jan. And we have winter almost breathing down our back. At least the fall colours are still excellent.

    Reply
    • Jan

      October 7, 2014 at 10:34 am

      We do not get the lovely autumn colours that you get Leigh 🙁

      Reply
  8. Krista

    October 7, 2014 at 10:51 am

    Happy sigh. 🙂 They are so beautiful, delicate and stunning. 🙂

    Reply

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