Taxi

Townsville Airport is located 5 kilometres from the city centre. Taxis are available from the arrivals end of the building by calling 131 008. A cheaper option is to take the airport shuttle bus or coach into town. If you're planning to take the Townsville City Shuttle (shuttletsv.com.au), it is a good idea to book ahead. …

The city centre is quite compact, so the main visitor areas can be easily explored on foot. Kinetic, the local bus service formerly known as Sunbus, runs regular routes around the city and to the outlying suburbs. Most lines include a stop at Flinders Mall. Detailed routes and ticket prices can be found on their …

Townsville is serviced by two ferry companies. The 11 km trip normally takes around 25 minutes. Ferries depart from the Breakwater Ferry Terminal. SeaLink Queensland runs a regular service to Magnetic Island and Palm Island. www.sealinkqld.com.au Fantasea Cruising Magnetic also runs regular services to Magnetic …

Uber, Didi and Ola are popular ridesharing apps in Townsville. You can find a taxi stand on Flinders Street. You can also book online or call and pre-book a cab from 13Cabs (132 227) or Checkered Cabs (131 974). Australia Wide Taxi (131 008) is also a good …

In Townsville, and Australia more broadly, there are several major pharmacy chains where you can pick up over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, personal care items, and more. The major pharmacy chains are Chemist Warehouse, TerryWhite Chemmart, Priceline Pharmacy, Amcal and Blooms The Chemist. It's always worth checking the opening hours as these can vary, especially …

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Australia operates on a 230/240V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. The country uses Type I power plugs, which feature two flat pins forming a 'V' shape, along with a grounding pin. This standard is also commonly used in New Zealand, Argentina, China, and several Pacific island nations. Remember to pack a universal adapter if …