Its a beautiful golden sandy beach that stretches for 2 kms along the shoreline with ample shade provided by palm trees. It runs for two and a half kilometres along the foreshore, offering sweeping views of the coral sea and magnetic island. Enjoy the shade of the palm trees with a good book or grab a gelato and just. The motel and flats are located in an ideal spot on one of queenslands must see tourist attractions for accommodation in the townsville region. If you do wish to see a wider view of townsville then please select all townsville hotels when you select your dates. Enjoy the shade of the palm trees with a good book or grab a gelato and just enjoy the stunning views. Townsville, townsville area free entry dont use townsville war memorials clock tower to check the time. Its a lovely place for a late afternoon walk and a swim.
Put in your leave, grab your suitcase and kiss your cat admiral snuggles goodbye. As early as 1925, the clocks were unreliable as a timepiece and were later removed. Jennifer goldmanwetzler launches her new book, optimal outcomes. Yongala lodge by the strand is under new management and is your ideal family.
The strand motel townsville offers seaside accommodation. Dont use townsville war memorials clock tower to check the time. The current foreshore was opened in 1999 after the old foreshore was severely damaged and eroded after heavy rainfall and wind from tropical cyclone sid in january 1998 and other monsoonal storms between 1997 and 1998. For fishing enthusiasts, the jetty is a great spot to cast a line. Strand beach, townsville, australia ultimate guide may. Doherty edwards, dunlop brisbane wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. The strand bookstore is an independent bookstore located at 828 broadway, at the corner of east 12th street in the east village neighborhood of manhattan, new york city, two blocks south of union square. Yongala lodge by the strand is within a 4minute drive of both townsville entertainment center and reef hq aquarium. Oct 15, 2011 kbear and shanskie take their harley davidson softail and fxr motorcycles for a cruise along townsville s strand and stop off at the waterpark and finally end up at the seaview hotel for cold ale. If you like your beach to be close to ice cream, playgrounds, cafes and restaurants this is the place to be.
Annual event attendances are conservatively estimated at about 300,000 people. The strand townsville 2020 all you need to know before. The townsville city council continues to invest in the strand because the return it makes to the local economy is substantial. Immerse yourself in the townsville way of life and discover the strand, townsvilles thriving beach foreshore.
This will prevent townsville from sending you messages, friend request or from viewing your profile. The space includes a coastal walkway connecting rowes bay and the strand, observation decks up at kissing point fort, traditional plantings along the ethno. A few of townsvilles most popular attractions lie at either end of the strand, and there are many delights along the way. Townsville remembers moments in time townsville bulletin. Learn of the regions significant military and indigenous history and enjoy the outdoor art. Property report for 71 the strand, townsville city qld 4810. Youll gain an understanding of the history of the areas water transport system at maritime museum of townsville. Join us as rachel vorona cote launches her new book, too much. It is estimated the strand receives in excess of 1,600,000 visitors annually. The perfect way to unwind after a busy week, the strand night markets is a great familyfriendly night out. The companys slogan is 18 miles of books, as featured on its stickers, tshirts, and other merchandise.
Heres our rundown of beaches in the townsville area. For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting townsville, the strand motel is located a short distance from st james cathedral 0. Coles supermarket is just to the rear of the property, while a childrens water park is 5 minutes away, along the strand. With a relaxed, yet energetic vibe, the strand is bursting with activities to excite the whole family. Book your tickets online for the strand, townsville. Alternatively, you might like to book in townsville, where youll find the ville resort casino and hotel grand chancellor townsville. View of the rock pool located at one end of the strand and cleveland bay taken from kissing point. The strand is a beautiful beachfront road in the city of townsville in north queensland, australia. We visit the strand in the australian city of townsville in north queensland. Raw energy headquarters maroochydore qld 4558 email. Townsville history townsville was founded in 1864 as a port for the fledgling pastoral industry in north queensland. Townsville harbour and cape cleveland can be seen in the background june 2003.
In 1881, the townsville council planted a series of cedar trees, following up with cocoa and betel nut trees, as a way of beautifying the beachfront. May 11, 2015 the post office has been reborn as the townsville brewery and the union bank of australia building, enlarged to twostoreys in the 1930s, is now the perc tucker regional gallery, established in. In 1869 there was some pressure and plans were published to construct a 9 foot wide footpath around the rocks. Immerse yourself in the townsville way of life and discover the strand, townsville s thriving beach foreshore. Pick up dinner from one of our many local food vans, and browse our shops for a selection of gifts, souvenirs, candles, soaps, arts, plants and more. Dec 21, 2017 introducing our summer projects team summersalt tropics. We have thousands more photographs waiting to be added to the photo gallery which are being added regularly.
The strand park townsville war memorial attraction. The strand accommodation top the strand hotels 2020 wotif. History of the strand the strand was the coastal icon of townsville however without the natural replenishment of sand it was slowly losing its appeal. The strand free things to do townsville experience oz. Originally melton hill extended to the beach just past tobruk pool across the road to an area known as the rocks. Being north queensland though, make sure to only swim in the designated areas due to poison jellyfish. The wellknown water park is the perfect way to cool down after a long day in the townsville heat. This event was organised by over 60 local churches, united together for the purpose of sharing the hope and joy of christmas through music, food and a reenactment of the. Today it forms a natural boundary to the suburb of north ward which varies from the granite slopes of castle hill to the mangroves and salt pans that existed behind kissing point. Yongala lodge by the strand, townsville, australia. The strand has been a part of townsville s history since the city was founded in the mid19th century.
I went to townsville and visited the historical fort and barracks, which is. The strand park townsville war memorial attraction queensland. Aug 19, 2012 a history of the strand waterfall the waterfall exists on an area that was quarried in the 19th century. Introducing our summer projects team summersalt tropics. The strand has been a part of townsvilles history since the city was founded in the. At the northern end of the strand, you will find the jezzine barracks, a 15hectare heritage site celebrating townsvilles military history, as well as the strand rockpool, a seawater swimming pool with a childrens playground. The strand has been a part of townsvilles history since the city was founded in the mid19th century. Along this palm tree lined stretch are bike and walkway paths, safe swimming beaches, picturesque picnic spots, playgrounds, exercise stations, a water park and restaurants and bars with todiefor water views. Jul 29, 2015 the strand would have to be on the must see list if visiting townsville. Comments on discussion boards from them will be hidden by default. It was moderately damaged by cyclone tessi in april 2000.
Strand is a central beach in townsville, australia. This is a perfect tropical beach with palms, green grass, sand and good entrance into the water without strong waves. The townsville museum is dedicated solely to preserving and displaying townsvilles history from the early 1860s. Its time to book your accommodation in the strand, 1 kilometre from the middle of amazing townsville. The strand is a seaside foreshore located in townsville, australia. If you enjoy a little bit more activity, the waters edge resort is just a short stroll from townsvilles cbd and the famous mollymalones irish pub and only minutes by. The strand, which is mostly in the suburb of north ward, is the pleasant place in townsville. How victorian constraints still bind women today, with maris kreizman.
A leisurely afternoon walk from jezzine barracks almost to the casino, with restaurants, pubs, coffee shops and barbeque areas along the way. Unit 697 the strand, north ward, qld 4810 unit for sale. The bookstore had 70,000 books in its early years, which increased by the mid1960s to 500,000. Enter your travel dates to compare available hotels on the strand townsville only or browse the list below to see all hotels found on the strand townsville. Townsville military history tour with optional city sightseeing. At the end of the strand, discover jezzine barracks and uncover the stories of townsville s settlement. Please also see the map showing just the hotels along the strand. Easily find directions to the strand in townsville, qld 4810 using whereis. Immerse yourself in the townsville way of life and discover the strand. Townsville library townsvillelibrary australia 444 books. United from griffith, qut and uq, a team of us went up to townsville to help volunteer at an amazing christmas event called the stable on the strand.
A selection of townsville the strand photographs from the thousands of photographs displayed in the australian explorer photo gallery. Wait for the giant bucket to drop and have some fun with the mounted water guns. With a relaxed, yet energetic vibe, the strand is bursting with activities to. The strand is a pretty, palmtree lined walkway in townsville, a coastal city in north queensland. Strand beach, townsville, australia ultimate guide may 2020. Museum books townsville museum and historical society inc.
Cyclone althea was a large cyclone that hit the coast in 1971. Alternatively, if it is activity that you seek, the aquarius hotel. All accommodations features airconditioning, a flatscreen tv and a fridge. The post office has been reborn as the townsville brewery and the union bank of australia building, enlarged to twostoreys in the 1930s, is. The 10 best things to do near the strand, townsville. A history of the strand waterfall the waterfall exists on an area that was quarried in the 19th century. The museum is managed by members and volunteers of the townsville museum and historical society inc. Classic burgers to rescue you from lunchtime leftovers june 10, 2019. Citylibraries thuringowa central, flinders street and aitkenvale will reopen saturday 16 may. The strand is the perfect way to spend the afternoon with the whole family with a list of things to do, see and eat. We are a well located, clean motel for your next stay in townsville.
When to go the best time for a beach holiday in townsville of australia is a dry season from april to november. Mary help of christians parish the strand is committed to supporting the safeguarding strategies of the townsville diocese. In addition to the main location, the store has kiosks in central park and times square. Rock pool the strand townsville, queensland beach, public. The strand, townsville, queensland 4810, australia. The damage to the city was significant, as was the damage to the sea wall at the strand. The 10 best things to do near the strand, townsville tripadvisor. Once settled, you may like to wander across the road and take a relaxing swim at the beach or just lay in the shade on the strands picturesque waterfront.
Located right on the strand at waters edge you can take a relaxing swim in the pool, at the beach or just lay in the shade and watch the world go by. The strand townsville 2020 all you need to know before you. Book your library visit a maximum of 10 people in the library at. The seaview hotel history series townsville bulletin. Be prepared for comfortable accommodation, excellent service and pleasant surrounds. Apr 19, 2009 we visit the strand in the australian city of townsville in north queensland. Next hire a taxi, or take a bus to the stop warburton st at central state school routes 205, 206, 215, or just walk on your own. Along this palm tree studded stretch are bike and walkway. Kbear and shanskie take their harley davidson softail and fxr motorcycles for a cruise along townsvilles strand and stop off at the waterpark and finally end up at. There are few swimming nets, as well as the artificial rock pool. Yongala lodge yongala lodge by the strand is a well located. Strand motel townsville is located on the strand, 15 minutes walk from the great barrier reef aquarium. The strand big4 townsville woodlands holiday park big4.
The story of the strand by chris willis in the first issue of the strand magazine, published in december 1998, english writer chris willis wrote an article looking at the history of the strand. Sep 30, 2017 heres our rundown of beaches in the townsville area. The billabong sanctuary is a 20minute drive, and magnetic island is a 35minute drive away. Aquarius on the beach on the strand boasts the best waterfront hotel views in townsville. The southern end of the strand runs directly up to reef hq, the worlds largest living coral reef aquarium.