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Townsville provides the perfect location to explore all that beautiful North Queensland has to offer. With it's relaxed, tropical atmosphere and world famous attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands, rainforests, country towns and historic outback, a visit to Townsville is an experience never to be forgotten.

Rydges Southbank and Convention Centre is located in the city's restaurant precinct and close to shopping, all major attractions and entertainment venues. Rydges Southbank and Convention Centre is the perfect location to experience this tropical North Queensland destination.

Please feel free to follow the links below to find out more about Townsville.

www.townsvilleonline.com.au
A comprehensive guide to all aspects of life, tourism and business in Townsville, provided by Townsville Enterprise Limited.

www.townsville.qld.gov.au
The website of the Townsville City Council. Council Chambers are located about 1200 metres (ten minutes walk) from the hotel.

www.jcu.edu.au
The Website for James Cook University - the main campus is located in Townsville. Located approximately ten kilometres (fifteen minutes drive) from the hotel.

www.reefHQ.org.au
Come face to face with the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef at Reef HQ, the worlds' largest living coral reef aquarium. With lots of amazing attractions to enjoy, it's the ultimate reef experience, up close. In 2002 Reef HQ underwent a multi-million dollar redevelopment. Located 1500 metres (ten minutes walk) from the hotel.

www.billabongsanctuary.com.au
Northern Queensland's largest wildlife park, Billabong Sanctuary. Is home to kangaroos, koalas, crocodiles, pythons and cassowaries in their natural habitats amidst 10 acres of bushland. Located approximately 20 kilometres (twenty minutes drive) from the hotel.

www.sunferries.com
Sunferries provides ferry transfers to and from Magnetic Island with 15 services a day including late night services on the weekend. Sunferries also provides reef trips and charters. The Flinders St East Terminal is approximately 900 metres (eight minutes walk) from the hotel and the Breakwater Terminal is about three kilometres (five minutes drive.)

www.mtq.qld.gov.au
The Museum of Tropical Queensland is a world-class gallery incorporating a central display of the shipwreck the HMS Pandora (of Mutiny on the Bounty fame). Located 1500 metres (five minutes walk) from the hotel. The interactive displays are second to none.

www.townsville-port.com.au
Townsville Port Authority Website. The port is located about 1000 metres (five minutes walk) from the hotel.

www.tvl-chamber.com.au
The Townsville Chamber of Commerce, formed in 1882, is the largest regional chamber in Australia. With a membership of over 650, it is also the largest in the country per head of population. These impressive achievements reflect not only the diversity of membership but the considerable strength and vision of Townsville's pro-active, dynamic business community.