The 10 Best Historic Sites in Great Barrier Reef, Queensland

April 8, 2022 Margarita Chappel

The world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches almost 1500 miles into the Pacific from the tip of Queensland. Designated a Marine Park by the Australian government and a World Heritage Area by UNESCO, the reef is home to an extraordinary abundance of species and habitats. Snorkeling, diving and fishing are rightly popular along the reef, nowhere more so than on the Whitsunday Islands, where the silica sands and aqua waters of the Coral Sea create the perfect beach escape.
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1. National Trust Heritage Centre

5 Castling St West End, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia +61 7 4772 5195 https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/townsville-heritage-centre/
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National Trust Heritage Centre

2. The Old Gladstone Post Office

33 Goondoon St, Gladstone, Queensland 4680 Australia
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The Old Gladstone Post Office

3. The United States 5th Airforce Monument

Mitchell Street, Jezzine Barracks, Kissing Point Lat: -19.239063 Long: 146.804766, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia http://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/conflict/ww2/display/92837-united-states-5th-air-force-memorial/
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The United States 5th Airforce Monument

Reviewed By robbygc - Toronto, Canada

This is quite unique to have a monument in Australia that is a memorial of the United States 5th Air Force memorial. On November 4 1942 the 5th Air Force went after the Japanese in Papua New Guinea. They continued to attack the Japanese and save the Papua New Guinea. In 1945 they were part in the Battle of Okinawa. This is why there is a small obelix in Townsville. It has 8 sides and it is about 1.2 meters high. All is written here of what happened. The flag of the United States and the Australian are proudly near this monument.

4. Art Deco Walk

Victoria street cnr Sydney Street, Mackay, Queensland 4740 Australia http://www.mackay.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/88602/Art_deco_walk-web.pdf
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Art Deco Walk

5. Cooktown History Centre

121 Charlotte St, Cooktown, Cook Shire, Queensland 4895 Australia +61 7 4069 6640 [email protected] http://www.cooktownhistory.org.au/
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Cooktown History Centre

Reviewed By 382steveg - Broadbeach, Australia

The amount of information in here is amazing. It's set out in chronological order, so as you walk through you see the transition from Cook's visit to present day. It's worth more than the mere $5 they charge for admission.

6. Innisfail Temple

10 Owen St, Innisfail, Queensland 4860 Australia +61 402 478 008 http://www.innisfailtemple.com
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Innisfail Temple

The Innisfail Temple is a Temple of all Religions founded on Eastern Principles. The Innisfail Temple is a functioning Temple and Visitors are welcome to meditate, to admire the Temple or to enjoy its History. Visitors are invited to share in the calmness that the Temple offers to those who seek Tranquility.

Reviewed By herbl59 - Innisfail, Australia

My wife and I often visit our Chinese and other friends at the Temple on Sunday mornings - social visits. This must be one of the best kept Chinese Temples in Australia with a history going back to original settlers in Innisfail. The temple has many artifacts preserving its rich history.

7. Kissing Point Fort

41 Howitt St, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia http://environment.ehp.qld.gov.au/heritage-register/explorer/detail/
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Kissing Point Fort

Reviewed By jennifersusan54 - Melbourne, Australia

Having just learned that my Father was stationed in Townsville during World War Two for a short time l was so impressed by the detail and wonderful display in honour of our courageous soldiers. Do not miss this Fort it is well worth the visit.

8. CBD Heritage Walk Rockhampton

Quay Street, Rockhampton, Queensland 4700 Australia
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CBD Heritage Walk Rockhampton

Reviewed By Michael-4551 - Caloundra, Australia

We wanted to check out the historic buildings along Quay Street and found a brochure which listed the buildings and had a short history on each one. Well worth doing if you want to discover Rockhamptons early history.

9. St David's Anglican Church Mossman

3-5 Foxton Ave, Mossman, Queensland 4873 Australia 40982672 http://mpdanglican.org
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St David's Anglican Church Mossman

10. Port of Townsville

Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia
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