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The town played an integral role in the war in the Pacific, and many landmarks remain today, just waiting to be explored.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELose yourself on uninhabited islands, visit one of its many military ruins, hear stories older than the rainforest, and try to uncover the mysteries of a World War II plane crash as you journey back into Townsville’s history.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDeep dive into the history of the Kissing Point Fort\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-24056 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/jezzine-barracks-do-it-like-a-digger-5-military-facts-about-townsville.jpg\" alt=\"Kissing Point Fort | historic Townsville\" width=\"691\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/jezzine-barracks-do-it-like-a-digger-5-military-facts-about-townsville.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/jezzine-barracks-do-it-like-a-digger-5-military-facts-about-townsville-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/jezzine-barracks-do-it-like-a-digger-5-military-facts-about-townsville-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESteeped in history, Kissing Point Fort is home to some imposing reminders of World War II: huge guns pointing out to sea from the point.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe barracks and guns may date back to the late 1800s, but the new 15 hectare heritage precinct, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/Jezzine-Barracks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EJezzine Barracks\u003C/a\u003E is the perfect backdrop to explore this notable landmark. 32 public artworks span the area, commemorating the military and Aboriginal heritage of the point. 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The Army Museum of North Queensland sits in the centre of the precinct, with many exhibitions and collections on the history of the Australian Army in North Queensland available for viewing.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EVisit Magnetic Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-24055 size-full\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/magnetic-island-forts-walk-do-it-like-a-digger-5-military-facts-about-townsville.jpg\" alt=\"Magnetic Island, The Forts Walk | Townsville history\" width=\"691\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/magnetic-island-forts-walk-do-it-like-a-digger-5-military-facts-about-townsville.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/magnetic-island-forts-walk-do-it-like-a-digger-5-military-facts-about-townsville-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/magnetic-island-forts-walk-do-it-like-a-digger-5-military-facts-about-townsville-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland/places-to-visit/magnetic-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EMagnetic Island\u003C/a\u003E played an important role in Townsville’s military history. Not only was it a great buffer to shelter huge amounts of ships, its high hills were the ideal lookout. Powerful lights able to spot planes at over 30,000 feet were installed along Horseshoe and Florence Bay, and you can still find these chilling remnants of the past on the island.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 1.5 hour Forts Walk is the ideal track to view the island’s fortifications and military infrastructure, as well as offering views to the Palm Island Group in the north and Bowling Green Bay National Park in the south. The walk peaks with sweeping 360 degree views from the top of the fort.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd the island’s history goes well beyond World War II. The Wulgurukaba people have lived on the island and mainland for thousands of years, and their art sites, shell middens and stone tools remain today.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMagnetic Island can be reached by passenger and car ferry services from Townsville, with bicycles, motorbikes and cars for rent on the island, as well as a bus service.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKeen to connect more? Explore more of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/12/02/natural-wonders-townsville/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Enatural wonders of Townsville\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EExplore a centuries-old Quarantine station\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_412059\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412059\" class=\"wp-image-412059 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/quarantine-station-philcoppphotos-1-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Cape Pallarenda | Townsville history\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-412059\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/philcoppphotos/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@philcoppphotos\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDiscover the unique Townsville history and charm of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/cape-pallarenda-conservation-park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECape Pallarenda\u003C/a\u003E, which was a strategic defence location in World War II and is home to a quarantine station built in the early 1900s.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis gorgeous spot offers the perfect mix of sunshine and adventure. Walk or ride the trails to see the remaining World War II structures on the headland, dive straight into the sea, or take it easy with a barbeque in the park.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EAn island of mystery\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-412034 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/137868-3-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Hinchinbrook Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/137868-3-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/137868-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/137868-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/137868-3-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/137868-3-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/137868-3-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/137868-3-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/137868-3-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGoosebumps are guaranteed when you venture to untouched \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/hinchinbrook-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHinchinbrook Island\u003C/a\u003E, home to an unsolved World War II mystery.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn 1942 a US B-24 Liberator Bomber crash-landed killing all 12 crew members. The ‘Texas Terror’, as it was known, was not found until 1944 when two Aboriginal men followed a trail of US currency up a river. Two women who were not listed as passengers on the flight were found among the wreckage – their identity still remains unknown.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHinchinbrook Island is the ideal spot to rekindle your sense of adventure, with breathtaking hiking, kayaking and camping opportunities around every bend. Hike the through rainforest on the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/Journey/Thorsborne-Trail-Hinchinbrook-Island-National-Park\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThorsborne Trail\u003C/a\u003E (known as one of the best walks on the planet) or kayak the coastline to enjoy the many beaches and catch a glimpse of the wildlife among the mangroves — dugongs and turtles are regulars. Hinchinbrook is also a favourite with bird watchers, with over 66 species to spot.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Island is just a short ferry ride or private charter from Lucinda or Caldwell.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EKnow you know about Townsville history, ready to start adventuring? \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/06/13/how-to-plan-your-perfect-townsville-getaway/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETry these tips for planning your perfect Townsville getaway\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n","multiValue":false,":type":"text/plain"},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date","value":1583262002000,"multiValue":false,":type":"calendar"},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","title":"Date Modified","value":1580941500000,"multiValue":false,":type":"calendar"},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","title":"Excerpt","value":"\u003Cp\u003EUncover the mystery of the past.\u003C/p\u003E\n","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"slug":{"dataType":"string","title":"Slug","value":"5-historic-things-to-do-in-townsville","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","title":"Featured Image","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/jezzine-barracks-feature-do-it-like-a-digger-5-military-facts-about-townsville.jpg","multiValue":false,":type":"string"},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","title":"Post Thumbnail","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/jezzine-barracks-feature-do-it-like-a-digger-5-military-facts-about-townsville.jpg","multiValue":false,":type":"string"}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_introducti":{":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-introduction"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"5 ways to discover Townsville’s fascinating history","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#365ABD","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/home.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Things to Do","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do.html"},{"active":false,"title":"Arts and Culture","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture.html"},{"active":false,"title":"History Heritage and Landmarks","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/history-heritage-and-landmarks.html"},{"active":true,"title":"Historic things to do in Townsville","url":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/history-heritage-and-landmarks/historic-things-to-do-in-townsville.html"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/townsville/blog-images/editorial-hero-banner/2015_TSV_Townsville_ArtAndCulture_5MilitaryFactsAboutTownsville.jpg","alt":"The Crossed Boomerang Amphitheatre at Jezzine Barracks with a scenic backdrop","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Sophia\t McMeekin","resourcePath":"/content/teq/sg/en/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/history-heritage-and-landmarks/historic-things-to-do-in-townsville/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-05-20T02:50:53.899Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/e/eekni8s1GiIXajdgLSFl/profile.profile.image","alt":"Sophia\t McMeekin"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe charming North Queensland town of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/townsville-north-queensland\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETownsville\u003C/a\u003E has a rich history. 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