Coffee stop - heading East to Townsville.
What a stunning country we live in.
Townsville Australia's largest tropical city, Townsville has one of the highest residential growth rates in Australia.
A giant golden Orb.
The Big Orb.
The Great Barrier Reef's Aquarium. Home to the world's longest living Coral Reef aquarium, the 2.5 million litre coral reef exhibit has an amazing display, with thousands of charismatic marine creatures. The viewing tunnel was spectacular and so relaxing.
Leopard Shark.
He always has all the moves.
Cute as.
Green Tree Snake.
How's this merman!
Reef Shark.
Queensland Grouper.
Shovel Nose Shark.
Two different trees. one using the other to climb, Light & Dark.
Townsville Marina.
Some of the history.
The sign say's it all!!
The drive to the rock.
A stunning view from Castle Hill lookout.
Townsville.
Steve enjoying the vista.
Panoramic views.
Magnetic Island in the distance,
Steve & the coast line.
Army Museum @ Jezzine Barracks, this has been home to Australian military units for over 120 years. This is a 15 hectare heritage precinct. This was extremely well presented and was free.
Soldier Steve.
Nurse Dee.
One of the artillery displays.
Coast Board walk.
Look who we came across walking up to Kissing Point.
Kissing Point Lookout View.
Magnetic Island - I feel drawn to it.
Kissing Point Fort Precinct.
Gunner Evans.
Ammunition storage.
Moving on to -
This is another well presented Museum (Refurbished in 2001) and is designed in the shape of a ship, a great place to discover the rich history of Townsville and its place in Maritime history.
Light house lights.
Bellows.
Diving equipment.
Light display.
The presentation & story of the Yongala was excellent.
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