Flights to Townsville

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All flights to Townsville land at Townsville Airport (TSV). The airport is also known as Garbutt Airport after the suburb in which it is located and lies just a short drive West of the city centre. The main hub of Townsville is The Riverway. Here residents and visitors alike can enjoy riverside walks, galleries, swimming lagoons, dining and cultural activities. Other attractions in the area include:

• Birdwatching at Lake Ross and picnicking on its shores
• Enjoying a leisurely boat ride on the Ross River
• Looking out for platypus, falcons or water dragons in the World Heritage Rainforest area of Lake Paluma
• Visiting Bushland Beach and at low tide walking out to a fascinating wooden shipwreck and exploring the marine life in the ponds the tide leaves behind
• Feeding the Barramundi at the Ocean Parks Resort
• Taking afternoon tea and finding out all about the local history at the Hervey`s Range Heritage Tea Rooms
• Taking the car ferry to Magnetic Island

The good news for visitors is that the area is known for its good value accommodation. So search for cheap hotels in Townsville at the same time as you book your cheap flights to Townsville. You will find plenty of budget options for backpackers as well as family-sized bungalows and one or two more luxurious options. There are also good value bed and breakfasts as well as several campsites.

The best way to really explore this beautiful part of North Queensland is to rent a car in Townsville. Remember that if you are driving into the outback to make sure you have plenty of water and petrol with you. For the best deals always reserve your rental car when you book your flights to Townsville.