Just outside of the city of Townsville, on the north east coast of Queensland, is Townsville Airport. It is next to one of the most central sections of the world famous Great Barrier Reef and is home to a number of beautiful stretches of tropical beaches, great cultural institutions and great food.
Hiring a car at Townsville Airport, you'll be able to see all of these things and more as you drive across the city of Townsville, including the Ross River that flows through the city. Townsville is also the perfect stop over point if you are travelling to Cairns.
Classical music fans will want to rent a car at Townsville Airport when they land and head straight to Townsville. The city of Townsville is the host of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music which is held annually, each July. Music fans of other genres might want to check out the nearby Magnetic Island which hosts a number of concerts. The city also hosts jazz festivals and other live music events all year round.
In August each year the city hosts Culture Fest which promotes the culture of the local population whether that be music, dance, or even food, so hiring a car at Townsville Airport means you can get the festival with ease.
Those who land at Townsville Airport looking for somewhere to spend the day should look no further than Castle Hill. Castle Hill is both a suburb of the city of Townsville, and a strange pink monolithic hill. Climbing it gives you a great view of the city, and allows you to relax and just get away from it all. Walkers, hikers and climbers alike will want to head straight up it, and spend a while looking out at the top and taking in the scenic views that it offers.
