AYR - QUEENSLAND - 4807
	Population: 8,500,   Height above sea level: 10m Latitude: -19.3400 Longitude: 147.2400 Location:   1,290km north of Brisbane Highway: Bruce Hwy (1)  Nearest Major Town: Cairns Nearest Airport: Cairns Touring Area: Townsville & District		Historic Church in Ayr.

Ayr will be found just south of Townsville on the coast of Queensland. The Burdekin River irrigation system has made this area the most productive sugar growing area in Australia. Among the things to do is take a visit to the Ayr Nature Display where you can see collections of carved emu eggs, butterflies, beetles and other things of interest. The Burdekin Cultural Complex in Queen St. presents live shows in the 530 seat theatre, has a library and activities centre, and a 'Living Lagoon' display in the foyer. PLACES OF INTEREST: Ayr Nature Display Burdekin Cultural Complex Alva Beach (18km. north) Australian Institute of Marine Science, Cape Bowling Green (20km. north) Hutchings Lagoon (5km. north-west) ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES: Category:  Find From All.................. Adventure Lodge Backpackers B & B Caravan Parks Camping Cottages Cruises/Ferries Farm Stay Guest Houses Holiday Units Home Stay Hotels Houseboats Lodges/Chalets Motels Motel/Hotel Resorts Self Catering Serviced Apartments INFORMATION CENTRE: Burdekin Visitor Information Centre Plantation Park, Bruce Hwy. Ayr. QLD. 4807 Ph: 07 4783 5988 HOW TO GET THERE: By car along the Bruce Hwy By plane to Townsville and then coach Rail |

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