Excursion City highlights & museum of tropical queensland tour at Townsville

Visit the award-winning Museum of Tropical Queensland that is showcasing the diverse region of North Queensland, from World Heritage listed rainforest and reefs to the story of the shipwrecked HMS Pandora, the ship sent to capture the Bounty mutineers. The museum researches and interprets the cultural and natural heritage of the region.

Panoramic Sightseeing Drive & Museum of Tropical Queensland

Depart the pier and drive past Townsville sights and learn about this tropical city as you make your way to the Museum of Tropical Queensland. Discover North Queensland from a different perspective on a guided tour of the Museum's galleries and exhibitions, led by a local passionate expert. You may also meet museum curators, collection managers, taxidermists and researchers or learn about the specialist work undertaken at the museum by local volunteers and staff.

Find out how corals and reef creatures use colour to communicate on the Great Barrier Reef, learn about traditional Indigenous rainforest people and be swept away by the tragedy of the HMS Pandora's adventurous tale. Guests will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on interactive activity where they'll learn how to fire cannon like they did on sailing ships in the 1700s.

Following your exploration tea and coffee will be available before returning to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Townsville City Highlights, Museum of Tropical Queensland & Guided Tour led by a Local Expert

Note

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking and standing during 90-minute guided tour of the museum and is not recommended for guests with limited mobility. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with closed-toe walking shoes and to bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and bottled water from the ship. Most exhibits do have wheelchair access; however, guests must be able to embark and disembark the coach via steps.