Magnetic Island $$ - Forts Walk, Koala Park, Jet Skis
• Purchase ferry tickets online in advance
• Ferry timetable - plan for 1pm departure and 5:25pm/6pm return (~20 min journey)
• Walk from conference venue to ferry terminal (~1.5km)
• Daily bus tickets purchased in person
Billabong Sanctuary $$$ - Australian animals
• Purchase entry tickets online or in person
• Uber or drive
Afternoon in Townsville $:
• The Strand - rockpool, water park, beaches, parks, public bbqs
• Jezzine Barracks - historic site, park, boardwalk, museum
• Castle Hill - panoramic views
• Queens Gardens - botanic gardens, small aviary
• Palmetum - botanic gardens
• Riverway Lagoons - swimming pools, parks, river walks, turtles, crocodiles