Great tips! we went just last week for a holiday in Townsville, could possibly be moving there next year. So we went to check out the vibe, we agree the strand was very pretty, we also have lived in Darwin so I’m very wary of crocodiles too. We loved the fish & chips place on the strand, the chef there really loves what they do! Rock paper scissors I think it was called. Magnetic island we did a day trip and walked so far! And it’s such a beautiful island, our sons spotted there first ever koala in the wild so that was wonderful. We did swim at the beach at the island but I was very wary even though the water is clear blue. Would love to stay there a few nights to do more exploring. We drove up the three close by mountains in the city, and I don’t think I’m fit enough for walking up them just yet. They are so steep but the view is amazing. We also liked the local museum. And the reef HQ would be a great tourism card and good for locals when it’s done. We stayed at the Mercure, and the staff and room up keep was just lovely and our sons loved the rock pool. Also some questions, what is word around town on the best and nicer high schools? And we didn’t get a chance to see many art galleries, what are they like?
Very well done Rachel! I'm coming to Townsville to work soon and I have been looking for a video like yours. I would like to know more about life in the city. I haven't checked out your other vlogs yet tho. I certainly feel more excited about arriving. Thanks!😃
Thanks so much for watching Lisa! How exciting! It is such an amazing sea change (literally haha). I hope you love loving in Townsville! It is a great place to live.
Iv been pondering at moving from Melbourne to somewhere warm , I am so over living here now. Airlie beach was always out 1 st choice as we go twice a year but it’s more affordable in Townsville. I’m worried about getting work and the reputation of theft and break ins . (Melb is no better to be honest. )
I have friends from work in Townsville who moved from Melbourne and they loved it! You may be able to find work as it is a bigger regional city! Yes I would just say it’s good to invest in some good quality security screens😅. I hope everything works out for you ☺️
Yes always interesting when we hear that! Thanks for watching 😊 I should have explained more though: while Freshwater crocodiles have been known to bite, they are timid and will usually only attack people when they are forced to defend themselves, for example, if you were to accidentally tread on one. nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/202590/what-you-need-to-know-about-crocs.pdf
