The best way to get around the Great Barrier Reef is by car or boat ... visitors can hop on a SeaLink ferry in Townsville to reach Magnetic Island or Palm Island. For boating excursions to ...

Deadly floodwaters in Australia’s northeast, triggered by record rainfall, continued to rise as authorities warned of further destruction in the coming days.

That’s the stark warning from Michael Kingsford, a Distinguished Professor of Marine Biology at Townsville-based ... recorded across the entire Great Barrier Reef in 2024. Photo: Supplied ...

Travelers can also enjoy an array of local brews at Cairns' Barrier Reef Brewing Co. For those who plan to linger farther south in Townsville, Australian restaurants like A Touch of Salt ...

Scientists will be able to determine the impacts of flood waters and severe weather events on the Great Barrier Reef faster, ...