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Townsville to Mission Beach
Why Go?
In between the tourist magnets of Cairns and Airlie Beach, Townsville is a 'real' city with a
pulse. Although North Queensland's largest urban centre is often bypassed by visitors, it
has a surprising number of attractions: a palm-lined beachfront promenade, gracious 19th-
century architecture and a host of cultural and sporting venues and events. Magnetic Is-
land's national park, beaches, walking trails and wildlife are a quick ferry ride away.
North of Townsville, the Great Green Way wends past small sugar towns including
Ingham, Cardwell, Tully and Innisfail; a stop offers the chance to experience true far north-
ern country hospitality. Mission Beach, about half an hour east of Tully, is a laid-back vil-
lage that ironically attracts thrillseekers by the busload, all keen on the region's skydiving,
white-water rafting and water sports. Forested Hinchinbrook Island and the lovely Dunk Is-
land are top choices for the less adrenaline-addled.
When to Go
May
Celebrate all things wet and wonderful at Tully's Golden Gumboot Festival.
Aug
Townsville shows off its cultural side during the Australian Festival of Chamber
Music.
Oct
Let your dreads down at Mission Beach's Mission Evolve Music Fest.
Best Places to Eat
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Wayne & Adele's Garden of Eating (
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Sweatshop (
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