Activities in Townsville
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Adrenalin Dive
Day trips to the Yongala (from $220) and Wheeler Reef (from $280), both including two dives. Also offers snorkelling (from $180) on Wheeler Reef as well as live-aboard trips, and dive certification courses.
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Ocean Dive
Ocean Dive sells dive paraphernalia. Apart from the Great Barrier Reef, the big attraction for divers is the stunning and spooky Yongala shipwreck. There are several dive companies, most offering Yongala options, but you need to have an open-water certificate to see it. Dive companies are only as good as their staff, who change frequently in this business. Ask other travellers for current recommendations
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Tobruk Pool
The Strand-side Tobruk Pool is a bright and lively swimming complex, buoyed by its history as the training spot for the 1952 and 1964 Australian Olympic swim teams. The B&W photo exhibition and other human fish memorabilia are worth a look.
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Woodstock Trail Rides
Situated 43km south of Townsville, this huge property has full- and half-day horse-riding trips as well as cattle musters for aspiring cowboys and girls. Transfers for full-day rides and cattle musters are included from Townsville. Bookings essential.
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Coral Sea Skydivers
Those curious to know Townsville from top to bottom can try a tandem dive, landing in the middle of the sandy Strand.
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Rock pool
The Rock pool is an enormous artificial swimming pool with stinger free enclosure surrounded by lawns and sandy beaches.
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Remote Area Dive
Runs day trips (from $220) to Orpheus and Pelorus islands. Also live-aboard trips and dive courses.
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Sunferries
Operates day trips to the Great Barrier Reef. A certified or introductory dive costs an additional around A$70.
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SunSea Dive
Day trips to John Brewer reef leave on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Pro Dive
Three-night live-aboard departing every Tuesday and Friday night.
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Tobruk Memorial Baths
The Strand-side Tobruk Pool is a bright and lively swimming complex, buoyed by its history as the training spot for the 1952 and 1964 Australian Olympic swim teams. The B&W photo exhibition and other human fish memorabilia are worth a look.
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Abacus Tours
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Yongala Dive
Yongala wreck dives ($220 including gear) from Alva Beach, 104km southeast of Townsville. It only takes 30 minutes to get out to the wreck from here, instead of a 2½-hour boat trip from Townsville. Book ahead for backpacker-style accommodation at its onshore dive lodge.
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Townsville Ghost Tours
Five spooky options, from city haunts aboard the 'ghost bus' (from $65) to an overnight trip to Ravenswood ($295 including meals and accommodation).
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Salt Dive
Yongala and reef-diving day trips (from $199) aboard a fast boat; dive courses available.
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Kookaburra Tours
Highly recommended day trips include 'Heritage and Highlights' city tours (adult/child $40/18), Wallaman Falls (adult/child $125/55) rainforest tours in Mount Spec National Park (adult/child $125/55) and Aboriginal cultural tours (adult/child $140/65).
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