Tropical Medical Training

Townsville is viewed by many as the unofficial capital of North Queensland, being the largest urban area north of the Sunshine Coast. A popular stop-off point for visitors to this area of the state. Its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, as well as the numerous attractions that Townsville has to offer, has seen its popularity rapidly increase over recent years.

It grew from a relatively small settlement in the 1860s to encompass many smaller surrounding areas. The city played an active role in the Second World War, when American and Australian troops were stationed here to cover the effort in the Pacific. Japanese bombs were dropped in the Harbour in 1942 but there was little damage to the city.

Although the region is characterised by hilly terrain, the city itself is flat apart from a hill in the centre. The Townsville region is characterised by its dry tropical climate, with distinct wet and dry seasons.

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