Discover the best top things to do in Townsville, Australia including The United States 5th Airforce Monument, Museum Of Underwater Art - Ocean Siren, Riverway, Street Art CBD Walking Trails, Black Weir, Jezzine Barracks, Kissing Point Fort, Bluewater, Whitsunday Marine Art, Cape Cleveland Lighthouse.
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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.
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The inaugural sculpture in the Southern Hemisphere’s first Museum of Underwater Art, the 'Ocean Siren' is installed alongside North Queensland’s iconic Strand Jetty in Townsville. 'Ocean Siren' is modelled on local Wulgurukaba Traditional Owner, Takoda Johnson, with a vision to inspire reef and ocean conservation action and achieve positive environmental outcomes. The ‘Ocean Siren’ reacts to live water temperature data from the Davies Reef weather station on the Great Barrier Reef and changes colour in response to live variations in water temperature. It was installed in December 2019, made possible through a $2 million Queensland Government grant. The sculpture is free to view and open 24/7!
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What an awesome gem for any city, and although we used this space for parkrun during our visit to the Ville, it was a beautiful & functional space around the Ross River.
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Along with the sculptures throughout the city, the murals made a great day out and an excellent way to explore Townsville. Top marks to the City Council!
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A significant site for both the Australian military and local Aboriginal People, the Jezzine Barracks are now open to the public and include coastal boardwalks, artwork, traditional plantings and parklands. The 15-hectare heritage precinct commemorates the military and Aboriginal heritage of the Kissing Point headland through 32 specially commissioned public artworks, extensive interpretive signage and the restoration of significant elements of the Kissing Point Fort complex. The space includes a coastal walkway connecting Rowes Bay and The Strand, observation decks up at Kissing Point Fort, traditional plantings along the ethno-botanical walk, the Crossed Boomerang Amphitheatre, Norman and Brigadier North parklands and the Kennedy Regiment Plaza. The Traditional Owners of Garabarra are the Wulgurukaba people and the Bindal people, who retain an enduring 'connection to country' despite the impact of non-Aboriginal settlement in the area. For thousands of years Garabarra was the centre of a common food foraging area for local Aboriginal people - an area with immeasurable cultural and spiritual values. The Fort was established in 1870 after the British withdrew from the colonies and it was in continuous military use from 1885 to 2006. In 2007 a community trust was established to keep this land in public
Divine views, Interesting war facts, gorgeous walkways, lovely plants, lovely birds, quiet, calming, watch the turtles munching on the sea grass while looking out towards Magnetic Island, Pallaranda and the wharf precinct too.
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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.
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The Reef Art at Langford Reef, illustrates the contributions of marine themed public art to reef tourism, education and recovery for the Whitsunday Region. Four artworks titled Box Fish 2011, Alu the Box Fish 2012, Nudibranch 2007, and Soldier Crab 2005 by Whitsundays sculptor Adriaan Vanderlugt are located on the beach. They are interactive and visitors can sit on a nudibranch, fish or crab.
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The views from the top were amazing. The history of the lighthouse was interesting as well. The staff treated me like family. Special shoutout to Liam for a great day!
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