Townsville

Pretty organised kinda town somewhere between Cairns and The Whitsundays… There’s Magnetic island, good birdwatching and a 27 hole golf course. And a military base. Head further south to Airlie Beach if you are looking for more action. Mission Beach south of townsville makes a nice stop if you are into very orderly picturesque places.

My mom has had a pen pal from Townsville since she was 15 years old. When I was 15 or so, I was lucky enough to go and visit this friend.

Spent a week here…then off to the reef.

I lived in Townsville for almost 2 years, it was the worst 2 years of my life and I still suffer the scars from my experiences there.

I spent a day there on my way to Magnetic Island, which is just off the coast.