Townsville - Jezzine Barracks (Kissing Point)
Australia / Townsville, Queensland
Location ID: #10076849
Set on a rocky outcrop, with amazing bay vistas across to Magnetic Island, Jezzine Barracks is a decommissioned military site that was used until 2009. Today, owned by Townsville City Council, the barracks has undergone extensive transformation into parklands and a military museum. Spread over 15 hectares, there are coastal boardwalks; lookout points; gardens; art installations, eateries; picnic areas; barbeques; amenities and the restoration of the military barracks and cannons.
Located 1420km (882 miles / 16 hrs 25 mins) from Village Roadshow Studios. The nearest airport is Townsville Airport (TSV) approx- 2 hour flight from Brisbane Airport (BNE). The closest POH, Brisbane City, is 1358km (843 miles / 16 hrs) away.
Location Category:
- BEACHES / COASTAL - *;
- BEACHES / COASTAL - Bays;
- MILITARY - *;
- MILITARY - Bases / Housing;
- MILITARY - Historic;
- MILITARY - Memorials;
- MUSEUMS / EXHIBITS - *;
- MUSEUMS / EXHIBITS - Military / Civil War;
- PARKS - *;
- PARKS - Historic Parks;
- PARKS - Nature / Walking / Bike;
- PUBLIC ART - *;
- PUBLIC ART - Sculptures / Art Installations