Townsville Attractions
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Townsville (pop. 97,000), the most important town in northern Queensland, lies on Cleveland Bay at the foot of Castle Hill, a granite crag 300m high. The largest tropical town in Australia, which successfully combines its 19th C. heritage with the achievements and the buildings of the present day, it was founded in 1864 as a port for the shipment of the agricultural produce of the hinterland. The port project was financed by John Black and Robert Towns, and the town, originally called Cleveland Bay, was renamed Townsville in 1865 after a visit by Robert Towns.
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Bowling Green Bay National Park
Bowling Green Bay National Park, characterized by hills and lowlands, is an important nesting site for wetland birds.
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Magnetic Island, Australia
Magnetic Island is a popular tourist destination, with a large portion of the island designated national park land.
Magnetic Island, Townsville
