TOWNSVILLE - QUEENSLAND

Townsville is located in the "Dry Tropics" on the North-eastern coast of Queensland, about 1,100 kilometres north of the state capital, Brisbane. With a population of 150,000 people, it is the largest tropical city in northern Australia and is growing fast.

Known for its tropical, relaxed setting and hospitality towards tourists, the city is also regarded as an important commercial centre in regional Queensland.