TOWNSVILLE
AND THURINGOWA
A thriving, harbourside settlement, Townsville has retained a sense
of early Australian character in the colonial-style buildings and
imposing 18th century architecture that flanks the inner city
sidewalks. Vestiges of wartime, scattered throughout, allude to the
strong military tradition
that shaped much of the city’s recent history. In the distinctive
stone monuments, heritage buildings and memorial gardens, the
shadows of a warring past dance hauntingly in the background.
Thuringowa, by contrast, is a thoroughly modern district. Its
buildings and housing areas follow a contemporary structure, with
clean lines and strong colours. A city of some 50,000, Thuringowa is
recognised as one of the fastest growing districts in Australia and
has a dynamic and growing business centre with investment, housing
and employment opportunities paralleling its rapid growth.
Together, Townsville and Thuringowa are populated by a culturally
diverse society of 140,000 and this cosmopolitan influence is
reflected in the bustling markets, restaurants, pubs and cafes that
fringe the sidewalks. Additionally, an array of multicultural dining
utilising locally grown produce and fresh seafood converges in
Palmer Street. The warm aroma of coffee permeates the air and
heritage bars resound with the echoes of laughter. |