Reef HQ is the largest living coral reefaquarium. It is located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. The aquarium was built as a Bicentennial Commemorative project and is a part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA). The Coral Reef Exhibit has 130 coral species and 120 fish species along with hundreds of species of sea stars, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, brittle stars, feather stars,snails, worms and sponges.
Townsville has many great attractions including the Strand, which offers bike riding and walking paths, swimming, beach, parks, fishing, cafes and much more.