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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Queensland
- Townsville
- The Strand
The Strand
This 1.3-mile (2.2km) long tropical beach and palm tree-dotted
promenade is one of Townsville's most popular attractions. Visitors
can take a leisurely stroll, enjoy the scenery from their bicycles,
take a dip at one of the safe swimming beaches or enjoy a picnic
overlooking the ocean at one of the many designated picnic areas in
the gardens. Families travelling with their children in tow can
visit the nearby water park, while the trendy restaurants and bars
that line the strip make a wonderfully romantic and picturesque
setting at any time of day with views stretching out over Magnetic
Island. The fourth Friday of each month also sees Strand Park used
for night markets - a great place to pick up some unique souvenirs
such as Aboriginal arts and crafts and boomerangs.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.