Great Barrier Reef
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Nature's greatest gift to the world, the Great Barrier Reef is home to diverse coral and marine life.
The official headquarters of the Great Barrier Reef, Townsville North Queensland is the gateway to the central section of the reef, home to pristine coral, spectacular marine life and the Museum of Underwater Art.
This majestic underwater playground, a mosaic of colour and life, and a living treasure, can be explored up close and personal with a dive or snorkel trip, viewed from the sky on a helicopter adventure or sail into the sunset and soak up the colourful hues of the spectacular skyline.
Townsville is home to the Australian Institute of Marine Science, in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounded by a 207 hectare national park and marine reserve.
James Cook University is ranked as the top university in the world for the study of marine science.
Things to at Great Barrier Reef
Whether you find yourself in search of adventure through ancient rainforests, or are looking for a relaxing day on the water, there is something for everyone in Townsville North Queensland.
Townsville Enterprise Convention Bureau
Have you recently attended a business event you'd like to see hosted in Townsville? The Townsville Enterprise Convention Bureau is the first point of contact for event managers interested in hosting business events in Townsville North Queensland.
Economic Diversity
The Townsville North Queensland region contributes over $17.1 billion annually to the Queensland economy. The region boasts agriculture strengths, high value mining and minerals hubs for renewable energy and the country’s third largest breeding ground for cattle.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Townsville Enterprise and Townsville North Queensland acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout our region and Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Townsville Enterprise a not-for-profit organisation and is the official Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) and economic development body of the Townsville North Queensland region, extending from the Burdekin to the Hinchinbrook, west to Charters Towers, and including the central section of the Great Barrier Reef and its island communities of Magnetic Island and the Palm Island group.
