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Public Transport
The guide was updated:The city centre is quite compact, so the main visitor areas can be easily explored on foot.
Sunbus, the local bus service, runs regular routes around the city and to the outlying suburbs. Most lines include a stop at Flinders Mall, but detailed routes and ticket prices can be found at www.sunbus.com.au.
Tickets can be bought at ticket vending machines, transport shops and some convenience stores, as well as upon boarding the bus.
Useful Information
- Address: 451-459 Woolcock St, Garbutt, Townsville
- More Info: www.railaustralia.com.au
- Website: www.sunbus.com.au/townsville
- Phone: +61 7 4771 9800
- Email: townsville@tagroup.net.au
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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.
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Townsville Airport is located five kilometres from the city centre.
Taxis are available from the arrivals end of the building by phoning 131 008. A cheaper option is to take the airport shuttle bus or coach into town.
Townsville City Shuttle (it is a good idea to book ahead)
+61 478 160 036
shuttletsv.com.au
Gordonvale Coaches
+61 400 392 244
www.northqueenslandcoachtours.com.au
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Public Transport
The city centre is quite compact, so the main visitor areas can be easily explored on foot.
Sunbus, the local bus service, runs regular routes around the city and to the outlying suburbs. Most lines include a stop at Flinders Mall, but detailed routes and ticket prices can be found at www.sunbus.com.au.
Tickets can be bought at ticket vending machines, transport shops and some convenience stores, as well as upon boarding the bus.
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Ferry — Magnetic Island and beyond
Townsville is serviced by two ferry companies. The 11 km trip normally takes around 25 minutes. Ferries depart from the Breakwater Ferry Terminal.
SeaLink Queensland runs a regular service to Magnetic Island and Palm Island.
www.sealinkqld.com.au
Fantasea Cruising Magnetic also runs regular services to Magnetic Island.
magneticislandferries.com.au
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Taxi
Uber operates in Townsville. Didi and Ola ridesharing apps are planning to launch in the area shortly.
You can find a taxi stand at Flinders Street Mall. You can also book online or call and pre-book:
Townsville Taxi
+61 7 4778 9555
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Pharmacy
Chemist Warehouse Townsville: 126 Sturt St, Townsville, +61 7 4771 2348,
Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat & Sun 8am–5pm
Calanna Pharmacy Aitkenvale: 290 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale, +61 7 4725 5244,
Daily 8am–10pm
Townsville City Chemmart Pharmacy: M/280 Flinders St, Townsville City,
+61 7 4771 2571, Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 9am–1pm, Sun 8:30am–1pm
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Telephone
Country code: +61
Area code: 07
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Electricity
230–240V / 50Hz
Plug type I (Used in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Argentina and others)
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