North Ward, Queensland
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North Ward, is a suburb in Townsville, Queensland
, Australia. North Ward is home to the beachside area known as The Strand
, which overlooks Magnetic Island
. North Ward is among Townsville's oldest suburbs, dating to the 1870s.
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Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, Australia. North Ward is home to the beachside area known as The Strand
The Strand, Townsville
The Strand is a seaside foreshore located in Townsville, Australia. It is located in the suburb of North Ward. The Strand has a view of the Port of Townsville and Magnetic Island, as well as to Cape Cleveland...
, which overlooks Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island
Magnetic Island is an island offshore from the city of Townsville, Queensland, Australia. This mountainous island in Cleveland Bay has effectively become a suburb of Townsville, with 2,107 permanent residents. The island is accessible from Townsville Breakwater to Nelly Bay Harbour by ferry...
. North Ward is among Townsville's oldest suburbs, dating to the 1870s.
Amenities in North Ward
Parks:- The StrandThe Strand, TownsvilleThe Strand is a seaside foreshore located in Townsville, Australia. It is located in the suburb of North Ward. The Strand has a view of the Port of Townsville and Magnetic Island, as well as to Cape Cleveland...
Foreshore and Park. - Queens Gardens Botanical GardensQueens Gardens, TownsvilleQueens Gardens are one of three botanical gardens of Townsville, Queensland. Queens Gardens are located in the suburb of North Ward, at the base of Castle Hill, near to both the city centre and The Strand beachside park. They have been called Townsville's finest park.-Layout:The park covers over 4...
, Townsville
Sport:
- Townsville Sports Reserve
- Tobruk Memorial BathsTobruk Memorial BathsThe Tobruk Memorial Baths in Townsville, Australia is a complex of outdoor swimming pools operated by the Townsville City Council. It is located on The Strand, in the beachside suburb of North Ward.-Facilities:...
Schools:
- St Patrick's College, TownsvilleSt Patrick's College, TownsvilleSt Patrick's College is a Catholic Day and Residential Girls' Secondary School in the Mercy Tradition. The College is located at 45 The Strand, North Ward, Townsville, North Queensland, Australia.-History:...
- Townsville Central State School
- Townsville Grammar SchoolTownsville Grammar SchoolTownsville Grammar School is an independent, co-educational, day, International Baccalaureate and boarding school, located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia....
- St Joseph's The Strand Catholic Primary School