A Tour of The Strand in Townsville – The foreshore paradise

The land down under is ever so welcoming to all its tourists. There are numerous places with varying attractions and activities to do. Among the many regions visited by tourist, Queensland is a popular hot spot for tourist. There are various places around Queensland that excite the curious tourist. One such place is Townsville in the Northern part of Queensland.Accommodation Townsville is plentiful to satisfy its visitors. Among the top places to stay in Townsville is, Oaks M on Palmer is not located too far from the most of the attractions in Townsville and offers world class stylish accommodation to suit the needs of all travellers.

One of the prime attractions in Townsville is the strand. The strand has been part of the history of the town since it was formed in the mid 19th century. Being a seaside foreshore, the Strand attracts many visitors from interstate as well internationally. The views from the strands are picturesque. Limitations being imposed on height restrictions for high rise buildings, they are further away from the foreshore. The strand is also the proud winner of the cleanest beach title in Australia in the year 2008, won twice in five years.

The foreshore is used for various activities. Some of which are annual events. Every fourth Friday of the month, the strand becomes a night market and is quite a popular event for the tourist as well as local residents. Other such events are the annual Christmas events; there is also a firework display and gathering on New Year’s Eve. There are various activities to do at the strand such as the visit to the theme park, the salt water lagoon among many others.

Townsville is a great place to explore while in Queensland and a visit to the Strand is not to be missed.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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