Hermit
Park is right in the middle of Townsville - Australia’s largest tropical
city. Apart from its growing tourist industry, Townsville is the administrative,
commercial and manufacturing capital of North Queensland, with a busy port
and an international airport. Traditional commerce is complemented by a large
military presence, and an aggressive tourism .
The Sheraton, international hotel group runs the Breakwater Island Casino
, and the Great Barrier Reef Wonderland marine centre, with its transparent
tunnels. Just offshore is Magnetic Island, a favourite, laid-back tourist
destination, with regular fast-boat access. Townsville offers great game and
sports fishing, boating and sailing, and easy access to the Palm Island group
