Townsville and Magnetic Island

Onto Townsville or Brownsville as it’s colloquially known
To a Bali inspired AirBnB for our new monthly home.
In the suburb of Pallarenda with its five mile beach
Ensured all required amenities were within our reach.

Rita came to visit us, just for a few days
With so much to see there’s no time to laze.
The local Cape and Point give a fantastic view
Under clear skies and the Pacific a stunning blue.

Strolling along the Strand to the Marina Port,
Finding WW2 info plaques plus an old fort
This region certainly played an important part.
Now with its unique Museum of Underwater Art.

Lunches by the lagoon on the forefront shore
Overlooked by Kissing Point’s memoirs of war.
Wandered Queens Park and the Palmeteum
An insightful arvo spent at the HQ Aquarium.

Paluma National Park’s ruggedness does entice
With its trails, amenities and rock pools so nice.
Wallaman Falls are known as Australia’s highest
The path down to the base can become a test.

Jourama Falls are totally tranquil and calm
Surrounded by a rainforest lush with palms.
Rock water slides provide hours of fun
Cool pools a welcome from the hot sun.Read more