Townsville

I was last in Townsville about 25 years ago when Alan Bond converted Queenslanders’ from their favourite XXXX to Fosters, by printing ‘Bond Brewing 26 St George’s Tce, Perth’ on the drop that slaked a couple of million thirsts every day. The Victorian brew took over only until Power Brewery came up with the real McCoy.
We left ‘Camelot’ –Airlie Beach–(fine each day and only rains at night!) this morning, after spending a glorious day there and fine dining at dusk, overlooking the Coral Sea. With quick glances at the towns of Bowen and Ayer along the way we arrived at Jupiters Townsville about 2pm
Castle Hill, the giant rock, is still here, but the city has grown enormously since the last visit. As is our wont we also took the time to wander around Queens Gardens.