It’s time for your trip to northern Queensland! Townsville Airport is your gateway to plenty of beautiful wildlife and incredible nature.
Your rental car from Hertz will be the perfect accompaniment to your Queensland adventure, so make sure to plan ahead and get excited, as adventure awaits!
Townsville is quite a unique area of Queensland due to its weather and climate. Despite being in a tropical climate, Townsville experiences over 320 sunshine-filled days per year, and has significantly less rainfall than its neighbouring regions. You should make the most of this by filling even your most quiet days with a beachside stroll or an exploration outside.
Explore the Local Islands from with Hertz
Townsville is used by many tourists as a central hub to visit the nearby islands, as just off the coast you can find Magnetic Island and Hinchinbrook Island.
Magnetic Island is perhaps the more famous of the two islands. It has the famous Forts Walk, where you’ll walk amongst the Australian defences and infrastructure used in World War Two. The Australian military occupied this area between 1943 and 1945. This is also a great spot to find a koala or two nestled in the trees, so make sure to keep an eye out. Once you’re done hiking, then it’s time to head to the beach. There are some spectacular ones on the island, like Florence Bay, Horseshoe Bay, Radical Bay and Arthur Bay to name just a few.
Hinchinbrook is the hidden gem of the two islands and is a delight to nature lovers. There are only 40 visitors allowed on the island at any given time: this is to ensure that the natural terrain and wildlife are protected. It has an incredibly beautiful rugged landscape, so if you do manage to book a visit, make sure to spend plenty of time outside exploring. One of the highlights is the beautiful and natural infinity pool at Zoe Falls.
Dive Deep from Townsville
Many choose to come to Townsville to explore one of the seven natural wonders of the world - the Great Barrier Reef. It’s one of the most beautiful natural sights you’ll ever see in your life, so it’s no wonder that plenty of tourists choose to venture here while staying in Townsville. Be sure to book a tour ahead of time and head on out to dive into an underwater world that you won’t forget in a hurry.
There are also some beautiful spots local to Townsville city centre, too, and you can have a great time while remaining close to the CBD. Just 40-minutes away from Townsville is Paluma Range National Park, which is a World Heritage wet tropical landscape. There are plenty of waterfalls here, like Diorite Falls, Jourama Falls, Birthday Creek Falls, or Triple Falls.
Any trip to North Queensland will be filled with adventure and outside activities. Your trip to Townsville will be a spectacular one from the moment you pick up your rental car from Hertz Townsville Airport. With the Great Barrier Reef just a few hours away, as well as some beautiful islands located just offshore, it’s no wonder you’re choosing to holiday here!
