Townsville

The 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: +61 478 160 036 Gordonvale Coaches: +61 400 392 244

The city centre is quite compact, so the main visitor areas are easy to be 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.

Magnetic Island is serviced by two ferry companies – SeaLink Queensland runs a regular service to the island. Fantasea Cruising Magnetic also runs regular services to Magnetic Island (+61 7 4796 9300).

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

Calanna Pharmacy Aitkenvale: 290 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale, +61 7 4725 5244, Mon-Sun 8am-10pm Chemist Warehouse Townsville: 126 Sturt St, Townsville, +61 7 4771 2348, Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8:30am-5pm, Sun 8am-5pm 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

Country code: +61 Area code: 07

The standard current is 220-240 volts.