Museum of Tropical Queensland

Townsville

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Museum of Tropical Queensland

Museum of Tropical Queensland is located in the same complex as the Reef HQ Aquarium and holds information about natural history, archaeology and history. At this museum, local history is put in global context with world-class artefacts and replicas. Learn about the "Mutiny on the Bounty", the story of the Pandora, the efforts of the Royal Navy to recover the “pirated” ship and bring the mutineers to justice. One of our most popular areas for kids is the Enchanted Rainforest, which focuses on one of North Queensland’s most iconic ecosystems. Children can learn about rainforest plants and animals in a safe and fun environment.

Do & See

There is plenty to do and see in and around Townsville. The tropical climate allows for lots of water-based activities, such as the free water park, swimming pools and Reef HQ Aquarium. The wreck of the SS Yongala just off the North Queensland coast, measuring more than 100 metres, has been labelled one of the world’s top 10 diving sites. Also, just 135 km to the southwest is Charters Towers, a living history site, which was established during the gold trade in the late 1800s. Today it contains a number of superb historic buildings. For families and nature lovers, there is Billabong Sanctuary with its wombats and koalas, as well as the Reef HQ on Flinders Street. Culture is catered to at the Aboriginal Centre and at the National Heritage Complex in the West End.