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For a list of all scuba dive sites in the region around Townsville you can visit the Townsville, Magnetic island section of GreatestDiveSites.
If you have the chance to see a football (rugby league) match while you're in the area and are into sports, it's recommended that you do so. The atmosphere in the Stadium, the home of the North Queensland Cowboys, is abuzz at all home matches. The stadium used to be known as Stockland Stadium, Malanda Stadium and Dairy Farmer's Stadium.
Castle Hill at the centre of the city has amazing views both east to Magnetic Island and west to the suburbs and hills. There is a road to the top, but the steep uphill walk is also popular, particularly in the evening when it is cooler.
Reef HQ is an aquarium focusing on Great Barrier Reef fish life. It is built around two large tanks each several metres high, and some twenty meters in length. The larger of the two tanks contain smaller non-predatory reef fish, and the smaller tank contains reef fish and predators including several species of shark.
The Museum of Tropical Queensland's main drawcard is the display of artefacts from HMS Pandora, the ship that the British sent in pursuit of HMS Bounty. Other exhibits include the wildlife of the tropical areas of Queensland.
A part of Paluma Range National Park (approximately 65 km from Thuringowa Central). It features large deep swimming holes that are very popular with locals and visitors. The picnic areas, BBQs, camping, and toilets are wheelchair accessible. Free bookings for the campsite can be made by phoning Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service on 13 13 04.