Big MIstake I made in Townsville… Here’s What I’d Do Next Time! #cruisetips #cruiselife

Big MIstake I made in Townsville… Here’s What I’d Do Next Time! #cruisetips #cruiselife

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I arrived in Townsville by cruise ship… completely unprepared. With limited time and no clear plan, I decided to walk from the port and climb Castle Hill. It sounded adventurous, but with no taxi, no prep, and no real idea of what I was in for… I regretted it. Not because it wasn't fun and beautiful, but because I over estimated my fitness. Even a 75 year old man stormed passed me, so this is more about ME than the experience! There’s actually a lot to do in Townsville if you plan ahead — from exploring beautiful Magnetic Island to visiting the Billabong Sanctuary, wandering the Strand Promenade, visiting the HQ Aquarium or even diving into history at the Maritime Museum. But without a clear plan, I missed those chances. Here’s what I learned — and what I’d do differently next time (if there is a next time). #Townsville #MagneticIsland #CastleHill #BillabongSanctuary #CruiseTips #CruiseMistake #StrandPromenade #MaritimeMuseum #SoulCompass #aquarium #tropicalqueenslandmuseum CREDITS: Townsville City Council Video on YT: "explore Townsville" LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp3W5Z9N6yc&ab_channel=TownsvilleCityCouncil Great Barrier Reef Aquarium Video on YT: Reef HQ Aquarium LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw9YXKp6TO8&ab_channel=GreatBarrierReefAquarium Billabong Santuary Video on YT: Billabong Santuary LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9EPipNO-oU&ab_channel=BillabongSanctuary Queensland Museum Video on YT: Museum of Tropical Queensland in Townsville LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNlGyowIxKE&ab_channel=QueenslandMuseum Big Australia Video on YT: Townsville North Queensland - Australian Travel Guide LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBP13o8YA8k&ab_channel=BigAustralia Port of Townsville Video on YT: Townsville is investing in the future of Cruise LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Akvz79nZCs&ab_channel=PortofTownsville HAPPY SAILING!!!!

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