Place to visit
PS George Rennie, Australia: what it is and when to go
PS George Rennie is a shipwreck in Australia (Townsville). Interests: Diving and History. The best time to visit is March to November. In December there are 13 h 09 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 51. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Shipwreck · Diving, History
- Where
- Australia
- Best time
- March to November.
- Nearest airport
- CNS Cairns, 281 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -19.1795, 146.8424
What it is and where
PS George Rennie is a shipwreck in Australia (Townsville). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Townsville, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -19.1795, 146.8424; the nearest main airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS, Cairns), 281 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Diving and History places in Australia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit PS George Rennie is March to November.
- JanPossible13:02
- FebPossible12:38
- MarBest time12:08
- AprBest time11:34
- MayBest time11:06
- JunBest time10:51
- JulBest time10:57
- AugBest time11:21
- SepBest time11:54
- OctBest time12:27
- NovBest time12:55
- DecPossible13:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 09 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 51. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Diving | March | October to February and April |
| History | March to November | December to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: PS George Rennie has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Australia
To enter Australia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Domestic flights and car, booked in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Australia checklist. Currency: Australian dollar (AUD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter, with three flat pins in a V); emergencies: 000 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cockle BayBay in Queensland, Australia1.3 km
- SS City of AdelaideIron-hulled ship1.9 km
- MoltkeThree-masted barque built in Hamburg, Germany in 18703.9 km
- Rock WallabiesProtected area4.1 km
- Alma Bay, QueenslandBeaches4.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Australia guide.
More in Australia: Diving
- Great Barrier Reef: over 2300 km long coral reef off Australia's northeast coast, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- SS Yongala: shipwreck in Queensland, Australia
- Kroombit Tops National Park: national park in Australia
- Batt Reef: reef in Queensland, Australia
- HMVS Cerberus: 1868 Cerberus-class monitor
- SS Maheno: ocean liner and hospital ship
Every Australia place under Diving, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is PS George Rennie?
It is a shipwreck in Australia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit PS George Rennie?
March to November. In December there are 13 h 09 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 51.
How do you get to PS George Rennie?
The nearest main airport is Cairns International Airport (CNS), 281 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Australia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Australia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cockle Bay, SS City of Adelaide, Moltke. The rest is in the Australia guide.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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