Overview
With 300 days of sunshine a year and an island paradise on its doorstep, Tropical North Queensland is the ideal place to host conferences and business events.
Key facts
State:
Queensland
Population:
180,000
Getting there:
Domestic flights head to Townsville from major Australian cities, or you can transfer internationally via Cairns or Brisbane.
Local food:
Fresh ocean fish and an assortment of seafood is complemented with local white wines.
Famous Locals:
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson and all-rounder Andrew Symonds both started their careers in Townsville. John Vause, CNN reporter, also once called Townsville home.
Gallery
Average temperatures
Townsville has a tropical climate.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature °C | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 28° | 30° | 31° | 32° |
| Temperature °F | 88° | 88° | 88° | 86° | 82° | 79° | 77° | 79° | 82° | 86° | 88° | 90° |
