After two lovely days in Charters Towers we headed for Townsville. As we left the undulating country surrounding Charters Towers we crossed the mighty Burdekin River on the bridge that was an amazing 8 metres under water during the QLD floods and the bridge was a good 8 metres above the river as we crossed it. Soon the Great Dividing Range was in view as the road followed the river plain. Townsville is a serious city at 200,000 people, with a large defence force population as well as being the major service centre in North Queensland. It sits on a coastal plain with several big mountains overlooking it as well as Magnetic Island only 8km offshore. We had a relaxing time in Townsville as we got over our driving days with the highlight being a visit to Reef HQ, an aquarium and turtle hospital. We also enjoyed the Strand foreshore and it's sculptures and facilities.
Jordy on the foreshore in front of the caravan park with Magnetic Island in the background.
Will under attack from a NQ crocodile.
The boys loved the Banyan trees in the Caravan Park.
The Rockpool, an enclosed swimming area safe from marine stingers.
Jordy getting some airtime at the Rockpool
Sunset from the caravan park.
Will and his friends at Reef HQ
The Morcom boys enjoying the natural reefs at Reef HQ
Kurt and Phillip, the injured turtle.
Yes, another free water park.
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